| General information |
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| Brand | Buick |
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| Model | Century |
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| Generation | Century (W) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1997 year |
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| End of production | 1999 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
11.8 l/100 km
19.93 US mpg23.94 UK mpg8.47 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8.1 l/100 km
29.04 US mpg34.87 UK mpg12.35 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 9.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 9.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 8.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
175 km/h
108.74 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 162 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 51.7 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
251 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
185.13 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine Model/Code | L82 |
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| Engine displacement |
3136 cm3
191.37 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
89 mm
3.5 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4.2 l
4.44 US qt | 3.7 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Coolant |
11.0 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1515 kg
3340 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
475 l
16.77 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
64 l
16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4790 mm
188.58 in. |
| Width |
1850 mm
72.83 in. |
| Height |
1440 mm
56.69 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2770 mm
109.06 in. |
| Front track |
1570 mm
61.81 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1560 mm
61.42 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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