Car Specs

1973 Buick Centurion Hardtop Coupé

Information

Buick

Quick Facts

Chassis Code: 4BP

Build Start: 1973

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1973
Model Variant: 4BP
Chassis Code: 4BP

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3150mm
Width: 2022mm
Length: 5695mm
Height: 1361mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.08
Engine Manufacturer: Buick
Capacity: 5.7 litre (5724cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99
Specific output(Net): 22.8 kW/litre31 ps/litre, 30.6 bhp/litre0.5 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 96.52 × 97.79mm
Specific torque(Net): 63.94 Nm/litre, 0.77 ft·lb/cu3

Performance

maximum power output(Net): 177 PS (175 bhp) (130 kW)at 3800 rpm
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(Net): 366 Nm (270 ft·lb) (37.3 kgm)at 2400 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.81

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 803.5kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: L78-15
Tyres Rear: L78-15

Other

RAC rating: 46.2
Unitary Capacity: 715.5cc
Model code: 57
Number of doors: 2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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