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Buick Century Special Coupé

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 76.20 mm 4 in × 3 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.9 litre 4942 cc (301.579 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.10:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester M4MC carburettor
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 101.83 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 826.4 kPa (119.9 psi)
Specific torque 65.76 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.33
Unitary capacity 617.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2746 mm
wheelbase 108.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4978 mm
Length (inches) 196 in
Width (milimeters) 1834 mm
Width (inches) 72.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1374 mm
Height (inches) 54.1 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters) 155 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1473 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3247 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 68.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 6.140
Turning circle
Tyres P185/75 x 14
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 267 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.29

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Buick Century Special Coupé PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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