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Buick Century

Buick Century
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The Buick Century is an MPV produced from 1984 onwards, powered by an 8-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 5,948 cm³ and output of 199 kW. The vehicle measures 5,320 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,951 kg, with seating for six passengers.

Technical data
ManufacturerSAIC General
ProductionFrom 1984
Body typeMPV
FuelPetrol
Kerb weight1,876 kg
Displacement5,197 cc
Cylinders6
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive
Fuel economy (comb.)11.1 l/100 km
Dimensions and layout
Seats6
Doors3

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Buick Century (from registration data). 16 variants.

Engine variants for Buick Century
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.2 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–9.9 l/100 km1993–1996
2.5 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.2 l/100 km1984
2.5 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic–10.2 l/100 km1985–1992
2.8 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–11.9 l/100 km1986–1989
2.8 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–11.3 l/100 km1986–1989
3.0 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–12.4 l/100 km1984
3.0 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–12.7 l/100 km1985
3.0 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–12.4 l/100 km1985
3.1 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–11.3 l/100 km1994–2005
3.3 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–11.4 l/100 km1989–1993
3.3 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–12.1 l/100 km1989–1993
3.8 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–12.4 l/100 km1984
3.8 l · 6-cylPetrolAutomatic–12.1 l/100 km1985–1988
4.3 l · 6-cylDieselAutomatic–9.8 l/100 km1984
4.3 l · 6-cylDieselAutomatic–9.6 l/100 km1984
4.3 l · 6-cylDieselAutomatic–8.9 l/100 km1985

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Buick Century in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Buick recalls.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Buick Century weigh?
The Buick Century has a kerb weight of about 1,876 kg.
How many seats does the Buick Century have?
The Buick Century has 6 seats.