Buick Century 1978 - 1982, Sedan

Buick Century 4 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Buick
Model Century
Class Бізнес
Production Start 1978
Production End 1982

Characteristics Buick Century 4 generation

Bodywork

Back track width 1468 mm
Body type Sedan
Clearance 154 mm
Front track width 1486 mm
Height 1410 mm
Length 4978 mm
Min trunk capacity 459 l
Number of seater 5
Wheel size 185/75 R14
Wheelbase 2746 mm
Width 1834 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 3791 cm3
Compression ratio 8.1
Cylinder bore 96.5 mm
Cylinder layout V-type
Engine model LD5
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 112 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 82 kW
Max power at RPM 4000 RPM
Maximum torque 258 N*m
Number of cylinders 6
Stroke cycle 86.4 mm
Timing belt OHV
Turnover of maximum torque 1600 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2
Engine code LD5T

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 3

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 14.3 s
Fuel 92
Fuel tank capacity 68 l

Suspension and brakes

Front brakes Disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes drum

General information

Car class D
Country USA
Number of doors 4
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

3
engines
6
modifications

Petrol

6 variants
3.8 L, 112 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: LD5 Body: Sedan
3.8 AT (112 hp)
1978 – 1982
4.3 L, 122 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: Pontiac V-8 265 Body: Sedan
4.3 AT (122 hp)
1978 – 1982
4.9 L, 142 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: Pontiac V-8 301 Body: Sedan
4.9 AT (142 hp)
1978 – 1982
5.0 L, 157 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
5.0 AT (157 hp)
1978 – 1982
5.7 L, 162 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan
5.7 AT (162 hp)
1978 – 1982
3.8 L, 172 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: LD5T Body: Sedan
3.8 AT (172 hp)
1978 – 1982