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Generation 4

Buick Century Sedan

09.1979 - 11.1981 · United States

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Generation 4

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Buick Century, Generation 4, USA market. This overview covers 16 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1979 - 11.1981). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 16 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
GM Buick 231, GM Chevrolet Small-Block 305, GM Oldsmobile LF9, GM Pontiac 265, GM Pontiac 301
Engine displacement, cc
3791–5737
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 3, Manual 3
Wheelbase, mm
2746
Ground clearance, mm
120
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel

Specifications and technical details

16 versions

3.8 L, 110 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Buick 231 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.8 AT Century SedanBase grade 10.1979 - 10.1980
3.8 AT Century SedanBase grade 10.1980 - 11.1981
3.8 AT Century Limited SedanTop grade 10.1979 - 10.1980
3.8 AT Century Limited SedanTop grade 10.1980 - 11.1981

4.3 L, 120 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Pontiac 265 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
4.3 AT Century SedanBase grade 10.1979 - 10.1980
4.3 AT Century SedanBase grade 10.1980 - 11.1981
4.3 AT Century Limited SedanTop grade 10.1979 - 10.1980
4.3 AT Century Limited SedanTop grade 10.1980 - 11.1981

4.9 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Pontiac 301 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
4.9 AT Century SedanBase grade 10.1979 - 10.1980
4.9 AT Century Limited SedanTop grade 10.1979 - 10.1980

5.0 L, 155 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Chevrolet Small-Block 305 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
5.0 AT Century Sedan (for North America California)Base grade 10.1979 - 10.1980
5.0 AT Century Limited Sedan (for North America California)Top grade 10.1979 - 10.1980

3.8 L, 110 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Buick 231 · МКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.8 MT Century Sedan 10.1980 - 11.1981

5.7 L, 105 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Oldsmobile LF9 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
5.7D AT Century SedanBase grade 10.1980 - 11.1981
5.7D AT Century Limited SedanTop grade 10.1980 - 11.1981

3.8 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Buick 231 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.8 AT Century Limited Turbo Sedan 10.1979 - 10.1980

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