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1997 Buick Century Custom specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn Custom
$17,885
4dr Sdn Custom (CMI)
$18,845
4dr Sdn Limited
$19,220
4dr Sdn Limited (CMI)
$19,825
$17,885
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Buick Century Custom

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Light Gray
Taupe
Adriatic Blue
Bordeaux Red

Packages

  • $830

    Starting MSRP

    • front/rear carpet savers
    • speed control,trunk convenience net
    • rearview mirror w/map lights
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    • front/rear carpet savers
    • speed control,trunk convenience net
    • rearview mirror w/map lights
    • ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette
    • 6-way pwr driver seat
  • $330

    Starting MSRP

    • front/rear carpet savers
    • speed control,trunk convenience net
    • rearview mirror w/map lights
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
160 hp
Horsepower
6
Seating Capacity

Brakes

10.3 x 1.3 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Power
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Electrical

105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

3.1L/191
Displacement
185 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
160 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
11.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

57 in
Second Shoulder Room
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
55 in
Front Hip Room
6
Passenger Capacity
195 in
Length, Overall
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
102 ft³
Passenger Volume
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
39 in
Front Head Room
61 in
Track Width, Rear
37 in
Second Leg Room
57 in
Height, Overall
30 in
Liftover Height
62 in
Track Width, Front
109 in
Wheelbase
42 in
Front Leg Room
53 in
Second Hip Room
37 in
Second Head Room

Steering

38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Power
Steering Type
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Tri-Link w/
Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut w/
Suspension Type - Front
Lower control arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
T125/70D15
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
P205/70R15
Front Tire Size
P205/70R15
Rear Tire Size
15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,364 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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