Buick Century Cars For Sale In United States

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At the initiative of Harlow Curtis (general manager of Buick, who later became CEO of General Motors), the company switched to a new designation of its models in the second half of the 30s. This is how the 60 Series models became known as Century. The Buick Century was popular with politicians and businessmen. Under the hood was a 120 hp engine. Able to accelerate the car up to 95 mph. It was one of the most powerful and fastest cars of the time. In 1942, due to the First World War, the production of the model was temporarily stopped.

Production was resumed only in 1954 and, of course, already in a new design. The Century lineup, in addition to the sedan, began to offer a station wagon body (Buick Century Caballero). In 1955, commissioned by the California Highway Patrol, Buick created 2-door sedans that were not available to the general public. In 1959, the Century was replaced by the Invicta.

Only in 1973, the model under the name Century appears again in car dealerships. During this time, Century successfully competes in the market with the Pontiac Grand Prix and Pontiac Gran Am. It is produced, as before, in several modifications: rear-wheel drive sedan, kune and wagon.

The next updates awaited Buick Century in 1978. The two-door version received a fastback body (aeroback). The sedan and station wagon were added to the lineup as usual. The car is noticeably smaller in size and several hundred pounds lighter than its predecessor.

In 1982, an updated front-wheel drive Buick Century appeared on the new A-platform. This generation turned out to be a long-liver, having existed right up to 1996, of course, being renewed more than once. The first major facelift followed in 1986. The car got a new onefront part with a reverse inclination of the grille (like "shark nose"). In 1988, a 2.5-liter unit with balancing shafts was added to the engine range. Then, in 1989, there were new taillights and a redesigned grille. The shape of the side windows has also changed slightly. From the same year, a new 3.3-liter V6 engine was installed on the car. The radiator grille changed its appearance back in 1991 and 1994, but each time these changes were no longer so dramatic and noticeable.

In 1997, the Buick Century underwent a redesign. Now I will release the carKali on an updated front-wheel drive W-platform and exclusively as a sedan. Body dimensions: length 4943 mm, width 1847 mm, height 1438 mm. The model received a new aerodynamic body and a gasoline 6-cylinder V-engine with a turbocharger and an oil cooling system with a working volume of 3.1 liters and 175 hp. at 5200 rpm with a maximum torque of 264 N / m at 4000 rpm. The power unit was paired with an automatic four-speed gearbox. The maximum speed is 205 km / h. Acceleration to 100 km in 10.5 s.

Smooth contours in combinationand with a massive bumper, thin spoiler line and one-piece wheel hubcaps, they created the look of a calm car for the average American. The salon was quite spacious and could accommodate up to 6 people. Buick produces the Century in two trim levels - Custom and Limited. The Limited interior has been trimmed with leather. Both variants had McPherson-type front suspension and independent rear suspension. Galvanized body elements ensured reliable protection against corrosion.

Buick Century periodically received new options and technological innovations. For example, opening doors withoutkey, modern stereo system and many other pleasant things. The car received new brakes. The set of passive safety elements included two airbags and seat belts with inertial reels.

The Century was discontinued in 2004.

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