1954 Buick Century

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Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1954
Make: Buick
Model: Century
Body Style: Sedan

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1954
Make: Buick
Model: Century
Body Style: Sedan

Generation

4th Generation

Seats

6

Doors

4

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: Sedan 5.3 V8 Manual
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 198 hp
Power (kW): 145 kW
Displacement: 5,276 cc

Dimensions

Length: 5,240 mm (206.3 in)
Width: 1,948 mm (76.7 in)
Height: 1,537 mm (60.5 in)
Wheelbase: 3,099 mm (122.0 in)
Curb weight: 726 kg (1,601 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 4,100 rpm

Engine Fluids

Mineral Oil (viscosity): 20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume: 7.6 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity: 10W-40

Engine Configuration

Bore

101.6 mm (4.0 in)

Stroke

81.28 mm (3.2 in)

Compression Ratio

8 :1

Engine Configuration

V-Engine

Synchronization

Timing Chain

Engine Placement

Front

Engine Mount

Longitudinally

Type of Combustion Engine

Piston

Fuel System

Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Manual, 3-speed

Gear Ratio

1st Gear: 2.67 :1
2nd Gear: 1.66 :1
3rd Gear: 1 :1
Final Drive: 3.9 :1
Reverse: 3.02 :1

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 72 litres

Brakes

Parking Brake: Manual
Front Brakes: Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes: Drum Brakes
Brakes Material: Cast Iron

Front Brakes

Diameter: 304.8 mm (12.0 in)

Rear Brakes

Diameter: 304.8 mm (12.0 in)

Suspensions

Suspension, Front

Independent: Double Wishbone

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,499 mm (59.0 in)
Track, Rear: 1,499 mm (59.0 in)
Overhang, Front: 904 mm (35.6 in)
Overhang, Rear: 1,237 mm (48.7 in)
Turning Circle: 12.68 m
Ground Clearance

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional

Platform

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional
Number of Vents, Front: 1 pcs

Connectivity

Safety & Security

Brake Systems

Power Brakes: Optional

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Full-Size Car
British Classification: Executive Car
Australian Classification: Large Car
European Segment: E-Segment
Car.info Classification: Executive Car

Production

Statistics

165 mm (6.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front: 904 mm (35.6 in)
Head Room, Rear: 864 mm (34.0 in)
Leg Room, Front: 1,074 mm (42.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear: 1,061 mm (41.8 in)

General Motors Platforms: B Platform

Equipment

Windows

Tinted Windows: Optional

Windows › Tinted Windows

Front: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Other Equipment

Antenna: Optional
Air Intakes

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen

Colour

Finish: Solid

Rims & Tires

Rim Material: Steel

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional

Speakers

Total Number of Speakers: 1 pcs

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light

Lights

Read Light: Front

Other Equipment

Clock: Analogue
Carpets: Yes
Ashtray: Yes

Other Equipment › Carpets

Material: Textile

Steering Wheel

Power Steering: Optional
Material: Plastic
Steering Ratio: 23.6 :1

Power Steering

Hydraulic: Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Carpet: Rug
Light: Yes

Design

Accent: Chrome
Transmission Knob Material: Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Textile

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes

Front Seats

Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total: 4
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total: 4
Power Seat, Driver

Production Number (Generation): 82,069

Century

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

1-port

Number of Exhaust Pipes

1

Optional

Power Seat, Passenger

Optional

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes

Second Seat Row

Number of Seats: 3

Sedan

Variant

Century Sedan Generations7 of 18

Year

1954

Powertrain

Horsepower

198 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission