Buick Century (W) 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp) 1997

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)

Start of production

1997 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1999 year

Engine

Power

162 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

51.7 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Transverse

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

9.6

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

251 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine displacement

3136

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.2 l

Coolant

11 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1560 mm

Width

1850 mm

Height

1440 mm

Length

4790 mm

Front track

1570 mm

Wheelbase

2770 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.2 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.1 l

Maximum speed

175 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.7 sec

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1515 kg

Fuel tank capacity

64 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

475 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

Spring Strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

205/70 R15

Buick Century 3.1 i V6 (162 Hp)