Buick Century 1978–1982

4 generation

No photos yet3.8 AT (172 hp)

General information

Number of doors4

Car classD

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine3791 cm3 Gasoline

Power172 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Trim

3.8 AT (112 hp)3.8 AT (172 hp)4.3 AT (122 PS)4.9 AT (142 hp)5.0 AT (157 hp)5.7 AT (162 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)126 kW

Engine power171 PS

Engine power172 hp

Valves per cylinder2

Turnover of maximum torque2400 RPM

Maximum torque359 N*m

Capacity3791 cm3

Max power at RPM4000 RPM

Number of cylinders6

Compression ratio8.1

Stroke cycle86.4 mm

Cylinder bore96.5 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Engine codeLD5T

Engine modelLD5T

Timing beltOHV

Boost typeTurbocharged

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1410 mm

Back track width1468 mm

Front track width1486 mm

Clearance154 mm

Width1834 mm

Wheel size185/75 R14

Wheelbase2746 mm

Min trunk capacity459 l

Length4978 mm

Number of seater5

Body typeSedan

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear3

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity68 l

Fuel92

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.3 s

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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