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Buick Century Special Sedan

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 86.36 mm 3.8 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders V-6 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.8 litre 3785 cc (230.975 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester 2ME 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 150 km/h (93 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 80.42 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 853.3 kPa (123.8 psi)
Specific torque 67.9 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 630.83 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) 1397 mm
Height (inches) 55 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters) 154 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1430 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3153 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 68 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 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 13.20 m
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 2.73

General information

RAC rating 34.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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

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