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Buick Century (W)

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
3.1 i V6 (162 KM) Selected Gasoline 162 KM 1997–1999
3.1 i V6 (177 KM) Selected Gasoline 177 KM 2000–2005

Selected engine version

3.1 i V6 (162 KM)

Gasoline · 1997–1999

Engine power
162KM
Torque
251Nm
Engine displacement
3,136cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.2s
Maximum speed
175km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Buick
Model
Century
Version
Century (W)
Engine
3.1 i V6 (162 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1997
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.1 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
L82
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
3136 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
9.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.2 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
162 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
251 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Minimum trunk capacity
475 l
Curb weight
1515 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4790 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1440 mm
Wheelbase
2770 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Rear track
1560 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/70 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.1 i V6 (177 KM)

Gasoline · 2000–2005

Engine power
177KM
Torque
264Nm
Engine displacement
3,136cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
195km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Buick
Model
Century
Version
Century (W)
Engine
3.1 i V6 (177 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2000
End of production
2005
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.6 l/100 km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
L82
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
3136 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
9.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
177 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
264 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
66 l
Minimum trunk capacity
475 l
Curb weight
1520 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4940 mm
Width
1845 mm
Height
1440 mm
Wheelbase
2770 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Rear track
1550 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/70 R15
Rim size
6J x 15
ABS
yes