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| General Information |
| Make |
Buick |
| Model |
Century Special Sedan |
| Production Year |
1979 |
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| Production Number |
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| Model Code |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
4/5S SAL |
| Number of Doors |
4 |
| 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 |
1397 mm (55 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
154 mm (6,1 in) |
| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,81 |
| Weight |
1430 kg (3149,8 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
68 litre (15 Imp gal , 18 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
GM |
| Engine Location |
Front |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| Coolant Type |
Water |
| Engine Type |
OHV |
| Number of Cylinders and Placement |
V-6 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 12 Pieces) |
| Engine Displacement |
3785 cc (230,98 cu in) |
| Bore |
96,5 mm (3,8 in) |
| Stroke |
86,36 mm (3,4 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,12 |
| Unitary Capacity |
630,83 cc/cylinder (38,5 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 |
115 HP (85,8 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
3800 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
257 N.m (189,7 lb.ft , 26,2 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
2000 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
215,5 N.m (3800 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
80,4 HP/ton (60 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
30,4 HP/litre (22,7 kW/litre) |
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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 |
150 km/h (93,2 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
3A |
| Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
2,73 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
recirculating ball |
| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
6,14 |
| Turning Circle Diameter |
13,2 m (43,3 ft) |
| Suspension (front) |
I.W.CS.ARB. |
| Suspension (rear) |
RA.RA.TA.CS. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
VeDi/Dr-S |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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| Wheels (front) |
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