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1997 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

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Brand

Buick

Model

Century

Modification

3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1997

End of production

1999

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

64 l 16.91 US gal
14.08 UK gal

Engine displacement

3136 cm³ 191.37 cu. In.

Power

162 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

251 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 185.13 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1515 kg 3340 lbs

Length

4790 mm 188.58 in

Width

1850 mm 72.83 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

15

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg
23.94 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.2 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.7 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

L82

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3136 cm³ 191.37 cu. In.

Power

162 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

251 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 185.13 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in

Compression ratio

9.6

Engine oil capacity

4.2 l 4.45 US qt
3.7 UK qt

Coolant

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

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, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Drum

Assisting system

ABS

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Spring Strut

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

205/70 R15

Wheel rims

15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1515 kg 3340 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

475 l 16.77 cu ft

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Buick Century (W) 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp) is made in 1997 1998 1999