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Buick Century 3.8 AT Century Special Coupe

10.1979 - 10.1980 · Technical specifications

Engine
3,8 L
Output
110 hp
Fuel
Petrol
Engine code
GM Buick 231
Transmission
АКПП 3
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Seating capacity
5
Doors
2
Ground clearance
120 mm
Body style
Coupe
Front tyres
185/75 R14
Rear tyres
185/75 R14

✓ Included○ OptionalNot specified — the source does not confirm this value

Passive safety

Seat belt locking device Included
Three-point seat beltNot specified
Seat belt pretensionerNot specified

Steering wheel and dashboard

Adjustable steering column Optional
Leather-wrapped steering wheelNot specified
Telescopic steering adjustmentNot specified
Trip computerNot specified
Tilt-adjustable steering wheel Optional
TachometerNot specified
Steering-wheel audio controlsNot specified

Basic specifications

Maximum speed, km/h164
Specification name3.8 AT Century Special Coupe
Drive layoutRear-wheel drive
Ground clearance, mm120
Transmission typeАКПП 3
Production periodOctober 1979 - October 1980
Body typeCoupe
Country of assemblyUnited States
Number of doors2
0-100 km/h acceleration, s14.6
Engine displacement, cm³3791

Engine

Valves per cylinder2
Forced inductionNot specified
Maximum torque, N·m (kg·m) at rpm258 (26) / 1600
Fuel usedPetrol
Compression ratio8
Maximum output, hp (kW) at rpm110 (81) / 3800
Engine codeGM Buick 231
Cylinder bore, mm96.5
Engine typeV-образный, 6-цилиндровый
Valve actuationOHV
Additional engine informationкарбюратор Rochester M2ME 2-barrel
Piston stroke, mm86.36

Suspension

Rear suspensionНезависимая, на двойных поперечных рычагах
Front anti-roll bar Included
Rear anti-roll bar Included
Front suspensionНезависимая, на двойных поперечных рычагах
Air suspension Optional

Interior dimensions

Number of seat rows2
Number of seats5

Lights and optics

Front fog lightsNot specified
Halogen headlights Included
Additional brake lightNot specified
Rear fog lightsNot specified

Interior electrical equipment

Remote-control keyNot specified
Keyless entryNot specified
Central locking Optional
Front power windows Optional

Roof

Adjustable sunroof Optional
HardtopNot specified

Weights and load limits

Mass, kg1455
Mass-to-power ratio, kg/hp13.23

Seats

Driver seat height adjustment Included
Heated front seatsNot specified
Second-row seatsне складывается
Front seatback pocketsNot specified
Front seat adjustmentпо 6 направлениям
Front bench seat Included
Power-adjustable driver seat Optional
Front centre armrest Included
Front seat lumbar support adjustmentNot specified
Power-adjustable front seatsNot specified
Rear centre armrestNot specified

Tyres

Front wheels (optional)205/70 R14
Rear wheels (optional)205/70 R14
Front wheels185/75 R14
Rear wheels185/75 R14

Brakes

Rear brakesБарабанные
Parking brakeНожной
Front brakesДисковые

Additional interior equipment

Пакет курильщика Included

Capacities

Luggage capacity, L453
Fuel tank capacity, L68

Climate control

Air conditioning Optional
Climate control Optional

Doors

Chrome door handlesNot specified
Body-coloured door handles Included

Audio systems

Cassette player Optional
Additional audio equipmentАудиоподготовка
Radio Optional
Additional audio equipment (optional)4 динамика

Interior trim

Fabric upholstery Optional
Leather upholstery Included

Steering

Hydraulic power steering Optional

Active safety and driver assistance

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)Not specified
Cruise control Optional

Side mirrors

Side mirrors with turn signalsNot specified
Heated mirrorsNot specified
Power-adjustable side mirrorsNot specified
Body-coloured side mirrors Optional

Additional exterior features

BumpersХромированные

Body dimensions

Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm4978 x 1834 x 1374

Fuel consumption

Combined fuel consumption, L/100 km10,7
Extra-urban fuel consumption, L/100 km8.7
Urban fuel consumption, L/100 km11.8

Chassis dimensions

Minimum turning radius, m6.4
Rear track width, mm1468
Wheelbase, mm2746
Front track width, mm1486

Transmission

3rd gear ratio1
Final drive ratio2.41
Reverse gear ratio1.93
2nd gear ratio1.52
1st gear ratio2.52

Wheel rims

Alloy wheelsNot specified

Anti-theft and vehicle protection

ИммобилайзерNot specified

Additional equipment

Anti-glare rear-view mirror Included
Sun visor mirrors Optional

Windows and visibility

Factory-tinted glassNot specified
Tinted windscreen top strip Optional
Heated rear window Optional

Airbags

Driver airbagNot specified
Front passenger airbagNot specified
Side airbagNot specified

Emergency equipment

Space-saver spare wheel Included
Full-size spare wheelNot specified

Child safety

ISOFIX anchorageNot specified

Additional details

Коэффициент аэродинамического сопротивления, cW0.45

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