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1979 Buick Century Special Sedan

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Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: Century

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2746mm
Track/tread (rear): 1468mm
Width: 1834mm
Ground clearance: 155mm
Kerb weight: 1483kg
Track/tread (front): 1486mm
Length: 4978mm
Height: 1397mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 68.6litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.41
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 96.5 × 86.4mm
Specific torque(DIN): 60.14 Nm/litre, 0.73 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Capacity: 5.1 litre (5055cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.12
Specific output(DIN): 22.9 kW/litre31.1 ps/litre, 30.7 bhp/litre0.5 bhp/cu in
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 304 Nm (224 ft·lb) (31 kgm)at 2400 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 105.97 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 157 PS (155 bhp) (116 kW)at 4000 rpm
Maximum Speed: 170km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 12.83kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester M4MC carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension: LA.RA.TA.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.81
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 6.140

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr-S
Front Brake Diameter: 267mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 755.7kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: P185/75 x 14
Tyres Rear: P185/75 x 14

Other

Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 631.88cc
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 46.2

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