Buick Century (W) 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Buick Century (W) 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp) /Sedan 1997 - 1999/

What is the body type of Buick Century (W)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1997 Century (W) 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)?

175 km/h | 109 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.2 sec
0-60 mph: 8.7 sec

What is the power output of Buick Century Sedan 1997 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)?

162 Hp, 251 Nm
185 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Buick Century Sedan 1997 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)?

3.1 l
3136 cm³
191.37 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Buick 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Buick Century (W) Sedan 1997 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1997 Buick Century Sedan?

4790 mm
188.58 in.

What is the width of 1997 Buick Century Sedan?

1850 mm
72.83 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1997 Buick Century (W) 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)?

1515 kg
3340 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Buick Century Sedan?

475 l
16.8 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1997 Buick Century (W) 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Buick

Model

Century

Generation

Century (W)

Modification (Engine)

3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)

Start of production

1997 year

End of production

1999 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.1 l/100 km 29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.7 sec

Maximum speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.4 kg/Hp, 106.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

162 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

51.7 Hp/l

Torque

251 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 185 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

L82

Engine displacement

3136 cm³ 191.37 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in.

Compression ratio

9.6:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.2 l 4.44 US qt | 3.7 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1515 kg 3340 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

475 l 16.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal

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, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

205/70 R15

Wheel rims size

Specs of Buick Century (W) 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999/