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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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