Buick Century - The Car Connection
The Buick Century was one of the oldest model names in the U. S. auto business, starting in 1936 for the first Buick capable of reaching 100 mph. The final generation of Buick Century four-door sedans ran from 1997 through 2005, sharing. Read More Below » The Buick Century was one of the oldest model names in the U. S. auto business, starting in 1936 for the first Buick capable of reaching 100 mph. The final generation of Buick Century four-door sedans ran from 1997 through 2005, sharing some underpinnings with other GM mid-size models, including the Chevrolet Impala, Pontiac Grand Prix, and Oldsmobile Intrigue. The lower-line Century was differentiated by its more basic trim, its front bench seat and column shift, and a less powerful 160-hp 3. 1-liter engine (raised to 175 hp in 2000) paired with a four-speed automatic transmission powering the front... In its final year, 2005, the Buick Century's 3. 1-liter V-6 engine and four-speed automatic transmission produced fuel-economy ratings that were no more than average for the segment, at a combined 21 mpg (18 mpg city, 27 mpg highway). The prior generation of Century was exceptionally long-lived, running from 1982 to 1996, with a substantial redesign for 1989. This was the first front-wheel-drive Century, and it was. Source: www.thecarconnection.com
