1997 Buick Century Limited specs & colors

4dr Car

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

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Light Gray
Taupe
Adriatic Blue
Bordeaux Red

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • dual auto comfortemp climate control
    • speed control
    • rearview mirror w/map lights
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    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • dual auto comfortemp climate control
    • 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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Steering

3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Variable Pwr
Steering Type
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,378 lbs
Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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