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Century Custom

6th gen (W-body) · 1997–2005FWDSedan

The Century Custom is a front-wheel-drive Buick sedan from the W-body generation, built from 1997 to 2005. A naturally aspirated 3.1-litre V6 makes 160 PS and 251 Nm through a 4-speed automatic. Top speed is 175 km/h, and 0-100 km/h takes 9.5 seconds, with six seats.

158 hpPower

9.5 s0-100 km/h

175 km/hTop Speed

1997-2005Year

Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine3.1L V6

Displacement3.1 L

Cylinders6

AspirationNaturally aspirated

FuelPetrol

Transmission4-speed Automatic

DrivetrainFWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power158 hp

Torque251 Nm

0-100 km/h9.5 s

Top speed175 km/h

Fuel tank64 L

Dimensions & body

Length4953 mm

Width1854 mm

Height1448 mm

Wheelbase2769 mm

BodySedan

Doors4

Seats6

STORY

The Century nameplate dates to 1936, but it was revived as a mid-size model that ran through several eras, from mid-size Colonnade coupes and sedans in the 1970s to a long-lived front-wheel-drive W-body sedan. The final generation, built from 1997 to 2005, was a value-oriented family sedan powered by the long-running 3.1-liter V6 and aimed at traditional, comfort-first buyers. It was replaced by the LaCrosse when GM consolidated its mid-size Buick offerings.

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