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1979 - Buick - Century Special Coupe

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Century Special Coupe 1979
2. Century Special Coupe 1979
General Information
Make Buick
Model Century Special Coupe
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2746 mm     (108,1 in)
Front Track 1486 mm     (58,5 in)
Rear Track 1468 mm     (57,8 in)
Length 4978 mm     (196 in)
Width 1834 mm     (72,2 in)
Height 1374 mm     (54,1 in)
Ground Clearance 154 mm     (6,1 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,81
Weight 1420 kg     (3127,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 68 litre   (15 Imp gal ,  18 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3212 cc     (196,01 cu in)
Bore 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 86,36 mm     (3,4 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,03
Unitary Capacity 535,33 cc/cylinder    (32,67 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 4
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 105 HP     (78,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 217 N.m     (160,1 lb.ft ,  22,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 186,9 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 73,9 HP/ton    (55,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 32,7 HP/litre    (24,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 145 km/h   (90,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,93 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 6,14
Turning Circle Diameter 12,9 m    (42,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) RA.RA.TA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)