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

Showing the 1997 Buick Century 4dr Sdn Custom (CMI)
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Color options
Interior
Light Gray
Taupe
Adriatic Blue
Bordeaux Red
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- front/rear carpet savers
- speed control
- rearview mirror w/map lights
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Starting MSRP
- front/rear carpet savers
- speed control
- rearview mirror w/map lights
- ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette,auto tone control
- concert sound II speakers
- steering wheel radio controls
- rear window antenna
- 6-way pwr driver seat
- front license plate mounting pkg
- trunk convenience net
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
|
160 hp
Horsepower
|
6
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10.3 x 1.3 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
185 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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160 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.1L/191
Displacement
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
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11.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
30 in
Liftover Height
|
6
Passenger Capacity
|
102 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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195 in
Length, Overall
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53 in
Second Hip Room
|
57 in
Height, Overall
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
|
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
109 in
Wheelbase
|
39 in
Front Head Room
|
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
55 in
Front Hip Room
|
37 in
Second Head Room
|
61 in
Track Width, Rear
|
Steering
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
Power
Steering Type
|
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Suspension
MacPherson Strut w/
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tri-Link w/
Suspension Type - Rear
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Lower control arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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T125/70D15
Spare Tire Size
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P205/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
P205/70R15
Front Tire Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
Weight & Capacity
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
3,364 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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