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					| General Information | 
				 
				
					| Make | 
					Buick | 
				 
				
					| Model | 
					Century | 
				 
				
					| Production Year | 
					2003 | 
				 
				
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					| Model Code | 
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					| Model Family | 
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					| Chassis and Dimensions | 
				 
				
					| Chassis Type | 
					4/5S SAL | 
				 
				
					| Number of Doors | 
					4 | 
				 
				
					| Wheelbase | 
					2769 mm     (109 in) | 
				 
				
					| Front Track | 
					1575 mm     (62 in) | 
				 
				
					| Rear Track | 
					1552 mm     (61,1 in) | 
				 
				
					| Length | 
					4943 mm     (194,6 in) | 
				 
				
					| Width | 
					1847 mm     (72,7 in) | 
				 
				
					| Height | 
					1438 mm     (56,6 in) | 
				 
				
					| Ground Clearance | 
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					| Length / Wheelbase Ratio | 
					1,79 | 
				 
				
					| Weight | 
					1521 kg     (3350,2 lb) | 
				 
				
					| Weight Distribution (front/rear) | 
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					| Fuel Capacity | 
					66,3 litre   (14,6 Imp gal ,  17,5 US gal) | 
				 
				
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					| Aerodynamics | 
				 
				
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					| Frontal Area | 
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					| Cx | 
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					| Engine Specifications | 
				 
				
					| Engine Manufacturer | 
					GM | 
				 
				
					| Engine Location | 
					Front | 
				 
				
					| Engine Alignment | 
					Transverse | 
				 
				
					| Engine Construction | 
					cast iron block & aluminium head | 
				 
				
					| Coolant Type | 
					Water | 
				 
				
					| Engine Type | 
					OHV | 
				 
				
					| Number of Cylinders and Placement | 
					V-6 | 
				 
				
					| Valves per Cylinder | 
					2    (Total of  12 Pieces) | 
				 
				
					| Engine Displacement | 
					3135 cc     (191,31 cu in) | 
				 
				
					| Bore | 
					89 mm     (3,5 in) | 
				 
				
					| Stroke | 
					84 mm     (3,31 in) | 
				 
				
					| Bore / Stroke Ratio | 
					1,06 | 
				 
				
					| Unitary Capacity | 
					522,5 cc/cylinder    (31,89 cu in/cylinder) | 
				 
				
					| Number of Main Bearings | 
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					| Compression Ratio | 
					9,6 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Fuel System Type | 
					SPFi | 
				 
				
					| Aspiration Type | 
					Normal | 
				 
				
					| Compressor Type | 
					- | 
				 
				
					| Intercooler Type | 
					None | 
				 
				
					| Catalytic Converter | 
					Yes | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Power | 
					175 HP     (130,5 kW) | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Power rpm | 
					5200 d/d | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Torque | 
					265 N.m     (195,6 lb.ft ,  27 kg.m) | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Torque rpm | 
					4000 d/d | 
				 
				
					| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm | 
					239,6 N.m    (5200 d/d) | 
				 
				
					| Power / Weight Ratio | 
					115,1 HP/ton    (85,8 W/kg) | 
				 
				
					| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio | 
					55,8 HP/litre    (41,6 kW/litre) | 
				 
				
					| CO2 Emissions | 
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					| Fuel Consumption | 
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					| Performance | 
				 
				
					| 0 - 80 km/h | 
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					| 0 - 60 mph | 
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					| 0 - 100 km/h | 
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					| 0 - 160 km/h | 
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					| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) | 
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					| 0 - 400 m Acceleration | 
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					| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration | 
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					| Top Speed | 
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					| Gearbox and Transmission | 
				 
				
					| Transmission Type | 
					4A | 
				 
				
					| Top Gear Ratio | 
					0,71 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Final Drive Ratio | 
					3,05 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Drive Wheels | 
					FWD (Front Wheel Drive) | 
				 
				
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					| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes | 
				 
				
					| Steering Type | 
					rack & pinion PAS | 
				 
				
					| Steering Turns (lock to lock) | 
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					| Turning Circle Diameter | 
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					| Suspension (front) | 
					I.MS. | 
				 
				
					| Suspension (rear) | 
					I.CS. | 
				 
				
					| Brakes (front/rear) | 
					Di/Di-S-ABS | 
				 
				
					| Brake Disc Diameter (front) | 
					274 mm | 
				 
				
					| Brake Disc Diameter (rear) | 
					274 mm | 
				 
				
					| Wheels (front) | 
					6 x 15 | 
				 
				
					| Wheels (rear) | 
					6 x 15 | 
				 
				
					| Tyres (front) | 
					P205/70 R 15 | 
				 
				
					| Tyres (rear) | 
					P205/70 R 15 | 
				 
			 
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