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2000 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sdn Custom, Mid-Size
20 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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20 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
4dr Sdn Custom
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Mid-Size
Passenger Capacity:
6
Passenger Volume (ft³):
101.8
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3369
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
30
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
3.1L/191
Fuel System:
SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
175 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
195 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic w/OD,
Suspension Type - Front:
4-wheel
Suspension Type - Rear:
4-wheel
Front Tire Size:
P205/70R15
Rear Tire Size:
P205/70R15
Spare Tire Size:
T125/70D15
Front Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4 Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
17.5
Wheelbase (in):
109.0
Length, Overall (in):
194.6
Trunk Volume (ft³):
16.7
Advanced Technical Data
Engine Order Code:
LG8
Trans Order Code:
MX0
Trans Type:
4
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.92
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.57
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.70
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.05
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
102
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
10.4
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.18
Front Tire Order Code:
QGZ
Rear Tire Order Code:
QGZ
Spare Wheel Size (in):
15 x 4.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
16.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.04
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
37.5
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.8 x 1.3
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
8.9 x 1.8
Front Head Room (in):
39.4
Front Leg Room (in):
42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in):
58.0
Front Hip Room (in):
54.4
Second Head Room (in):
37.4
Second Leg Room (in):
36.9
Second Shoulder Room (in):
57.1
Second Hip Room (in):
53.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
72.7
Height, Overall (in):
56.6
Track Width, Front (in):
62.0
Track Width, Rear (in):
61.1
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.7
Liftover Height (in):
29.8
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