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 1383 kg     (3046,3 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 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
Compression Ratio
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 160 HP     (119,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm
Power / Weight Ratio 115,7 HP/ton    (86,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 51 HP/litre    (38,1 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 4A
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)