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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
$18,845
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

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • front/rear carpet savers
    • speed control
    • rearview mirror w/map lights
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    • 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
20 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
160 hp
Horsepower
6
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

30 in
Liftover Height
6
Passenger Capacity
102 ft³
Passenger Volume
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
62 in
Track Width, Front
195 in
Length, Overall
53 in
Second Hip Room
57 in
Height, Overall
37 in
Second Leg Room
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
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tri-Link w/
Suspension Type - Rear
Lower control arm
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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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