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Buick Century Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1982–1996) — Fifth Generation

The fifth-generation Buick Century arrived as a front-wheel-drive family car offered in Sedan and Estate 5-door form, pairing comfortable everyday manners with automatic transmissions and a choice of practical mid-size engines.

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Buick Century Engines and Transmissions

Each Buick Century engine here is matched to an automatic transmission driving the front wheels, a drivetrain layout that favours smooth, low-effort progress. Gasoline examples include the 2.8 AT and the larger 3.0 AT, while the 4.3 AT offers a diesel powertrain valued for relaxed cruising and economy.

Sedan — Buick Century Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Buick Century Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.2 ATGasoline2190 cm³115 hp85 kW176 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.2 ATGasoline2190 cm³122 hp90 kW176 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2500 cm³90 hp66 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2500 cm³110 hp81 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
2.8 ATGasoline2792 cm³125 hp92 kW197 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.0 ATGasoline2980 cm³110 hp81 kW145 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.3 ATGasoline3300 cm³160 hp118 kW251 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.8 ATGasoline3800 cm³150 hp110 kW270 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
4.3 ATDiesel4300 cm³85 hp63 kW224 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.1 ATGasoline3136 cm³160 hp118 kW251 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Estate 5-door — Buick Century Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Buick Century Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.2 ATGasoline2190 cm³115 hp85 kW176 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.2 ATGasoline2190 cm³122 hp90 kW176 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2500 cm³90 hp66 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2500 cm³110 hp81 kWNot providedAutomaticFWD
2.8 ATGasoline2792 cm³125 hp92 kW197 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.0 ATGasoline2980 cm³110 hp81 kW145 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.1 ATGasoline3136 cm³160 hp118 kW251 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.3 ATGasoline3300 cm³160 hp118 kW251 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
3.8 ATGasoline3800 cm³150 hp110 kW270 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
4.3 ATDiesel4300 cm³85 hp63 kW224 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Buick Century Dimensions

Sedan — Buick Century Dimensions

Sedan Buick Century Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
2.2 AT4803 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
2.2 AT4803 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
2.5 AT4803 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
2.5 AT4803 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
2.8 AT4803 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
3.0 AT4803 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
3.3 AT4803 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
3.8 AT4803 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
4.3 AT4803 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
3.1 AT4803 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1392 kg160 mm

Estate 5-door — Buick Century Dimensions

Estate 5-door Buick Century Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
2.2 AT4851 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
2.2 AT4851 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1419 kg160 mm
2.5 AT4851 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
2.5 AT4851 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
2.8 AT4851 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
3.0 AT4851 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
3.1 AT4851 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1419 kg160 mm
3.3 AT4851 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
3.8 AT4851 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm
4.3 AT4851 mm1762 mm1377 mm2664 mm1358 kg160 mm

Buick Century Cargo Space

Sedan — Buick Century Cargo Space

Sedan Buick Century Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
2.2 AT460 l
2.2 AT460 l
2.5 AT460 l
2.5 AT460 l
2.8 AT460 l
3.0 AT460 l
3.3 AT460 l
3.8 AT460 l
4.3 AT460 l
3.1 AT460 l

Estate 5-door — Buick Century Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Buick Century Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.2 AT1179 l2106 l
2.2 AT1179 l2106 l
2.5 AT1179 l2106 l
2.5 AT1179 l2106 l
2.8 AT1179 l2106 l
3.0 AT1179 l2106 l
3.1 AT1179 l2106 l
3.3 AT1179 l2106 l
3.8 AT1179 l2106 l
4.3 AT1179 l2106 l