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Buick Century Fastback Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Auto Sport Specs

(1978 - 1979) - Technical Specifications for Years 1978, 1979

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Key Specs

Petrol

301.6 cu-in
4942 cm³

V 8

140 HP
142 PS / 104 kW

235 lb-ft
319 Nm

Buick Century Fastback Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Auto Sport Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Century 4rd Gen. - 1978 New Model

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Buick Century Fastback Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Auto Sport Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	GM Pontiac V-8 301

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	1 Rochester 2ME carburettor

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	301.6 cu-in / 4942 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	4 x 3 inches 101.60 x 76.20 mm

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.10

Horsepower :	140 HP / 142 PS / 104 kW @ 3600 rpm

Maximum torque :	235 lb-ft / 319 Nm @ 2000 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Automatic


Buick Century Fastback Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Auto Sport Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008):	24 MPG 29 MPG UK 9.8 L/100 km

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008):	18 MPG 22 MPG UK 13.1 L/100 km

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Combined ( - 2008):	20 MPG 24 MPG UK 11.8 L/100 km

Range (EPA):	358 miles / 576 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	18 gallons 68 L 15 UK gallons

Catalytic converter :	Yes

Buick Century Fastback Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Auto Sport Performance

Top Speed :	- Mph / - km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	- s


Buick Century Fastback Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Auto Sport Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	108.11 inches / 274.6 cm

Length :	195.98 inches / 497.8 cm

Width :	72.2 inches / 183.4 cm

Height :	54.09 inches / 137.4 cm

Front Axle :	58.5 inches / 148.6 cm

Rear Axle :	57.76 inches / 146.7 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.45

Curb Weight :	3267 lbs / 1482 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	10.4 kg/hp


Buick Century Fastback Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Auto Sport Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	16.1 cu-ft / 456 L


Buick Century Fastback Coupe 1978 4.9 V8 Auto Sport Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (10.98 inches / 279 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (9.49 inches / 241 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/70 R14

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/70 R14

Front Suspension :	Independent suspension. Coil Springs.

Rear Suspension :	Four-link suspension. Coil Springs.