1996 - Buick - Century

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Century 1989
2. Century 1996
3. Century 1996
4. Century 2003
General Information
Make Buick
Model Century
Production Year 1996
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2664 mm     (104,9 in)
Front Track 1491 mm     (58,7 in)
Rear Track 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Length 4803 mm     (189,1 in)
Width 1763 mm     (69,4 in)
Height 1377 mm     (54,2 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,8
Weight 1354 kg     (2982,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 62,5 litre   (13,7 Imp gal ,  16,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2180 cc     (133,03 cu in)
Bore 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 88 mm     (3,46 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,01
Unitary Capacity 545 cc/cylinder    (33,26 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 120 HP     (89,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 190 N.m     (140,2 lb.ft ,  19,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 164,3 N.m    (5200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 88,6 HP/ton    (66,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 55 HP/litre    (41 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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)