Car Specs

1978 Buick Century Special Station Wagon

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Chassis Code: 4A

Build Start: 1978

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1978
Model Variant: 4A
Chassis Code: 4A

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2746mm
Track/tread (rear): 1468mm
Width: 1834mm
Track/tread (front): 1486mm
Length: 4950mm
Height: 1384mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater estate/station wagon

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 101.6 × 88.39mm
Specific output(Net): 29.7 bhp/litre0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Net): 63.84 Nm/litre, 0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.73
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: LM1
Capacity: 5.7 litre (5733cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.15
Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(Net): 172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)at 3800 rpm
maximum torque(Net): 366 Nm (270 ft·lb) (37.3 kgm)at 2400 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.8

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 802.2kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 14x6
Tyres Front: P195/75 R 14
Wheel Size Rear: 14x6
Tyres Rear: P195/75 R 14

Other

Unitary Capacity: 716.63cc
Model code: E35
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Number of doors: 5
RAC rating: 51.2

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