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- Special Coupe 3.2 V6 (1979)- Special Coupe 3.8 V6 (1979)- Special Coupe 4.9 V8 140 hp (1979)- Special Coupe 4.9 V8 150 hp (1979)- Special Coupe 5.1 V8 (1979)- Special Sedan 3.2 V6 (1979)- Special Sedan 3.8 V6 (1979)- Special Sedan 4.9 V8 140 hp (1979)- Special Sedan 4.9 V8 150 hp (1979)- Special Sedan 5.1 V8 (1979)- Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 (1979)- Special Station Wagon 4.9 V8 140 hp (1979)- Special Station Wagon 4.9 V8 150 hp (1979)- Special Station Wagon 5.1 V8 (1979)- Special Station Wagon 5.7 V8 (1979)- Turbo Coupe (1979)

Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 Specs

(1979 - ) Technical Specifications

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With a maximum top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h), a curb weight of 3287 lbs (1491 kgs), the Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 has a naturally-aspirated V 6 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.
This engine produces a maximum power of 117 PS (115 bhp - 86 kW) at 3800 rpm and a maximum torque of 257.0 Nm (189 lb.ft) at 3800 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.
On the topic of chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the Century IV has Coil springs. Anti-roll bar. front suspension and Coil springs. Radius arms. Trailing arm. De Dion axle. rear suspension. For stopping power, the Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Drums at the rear.
The Century IV model is a Estate car manufactured by Buick, sold new from year 1979.

Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 6

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	1 Rochester 2ME carburettor

Lubrication :	Wet sump

Coolant :	Water

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	3785 cm3 or 231 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	96.50 x 86.36 mm 3.78 x 3.39 inches

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	8.00

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	117 PS or 115 bhp or 86 kW @ 3800 rpm

Maximum torque :	257.0 Nm or 189 lb.ft @ 3800 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Automatic Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: - 2nd Gear Ratio: - 3rd Gear Ratio: - Reverse Gear Ratio: - Final Drive Ratio: 2.73


Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Tank Capacity :	68.6 L 15 UK gallons 18 US gallons

Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 Performance

Top Speed :	150 km/h or 93 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	- s

Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Body :	Estate

Num. of Doors :	5

Wheelbase :	274.6 cm or 108.11 inches

Length :	497.8 cm or 195.98 inches

Width :	183.4 cm or 72.2 inches

Height :	141.5 cm or 55.71 inches

Front Axle :	148.6 cm or 58.5 inches

Rear Axle :	146.8 cm or 57.8 inches

Ground clearance :	17.5 cm / 6.89 inches

Ground clearance :	17.5 cm / 6.89 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (267 mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Drums (- mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Curb Weight :	1491 kg OR 3287 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	12.7 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	- L

Steering :	Recirculating ball. -

Front Suspension :	Coil springs. Anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension :	Coil springs. Radius arms. Trailing arm. De Dion axle.

What engine is in Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6?
The Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 has a V 6, Petrol engine with 3785 cm3 / 231 cu-in capacity.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 1979 Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 have?
The 1979 Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 has 117 PS / 115 bhp / 86 kW.

How much does a Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 weighs?
The Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 weighs 1491 Kg / 3287 lbs.

What is the top speed of a Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6?
The Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 top speed is 150 Km/h / 93 mph.

Is Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 All Wheel Drive (AWD)?
No, the Buick Century IV Special Station Wagon 3.8 V6 is not All Wheel Drive (AWD). It's Rear Wheel Drive (RWD).