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1981 Buick Century
United States
Diesel
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Buick
Model
Century
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
7th Generation Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Sedan 5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
106 hp
Power (kW)
78 kW
Displacement
5,724 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,978 mm
(196.0 in)
Width
1,834 mm
(72.2 in)
Height
1,410 mm
(55.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,746 mm
(108.1 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,486 mm
(58.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,468 mm
(57.8 in)
Turning Circle
12.8 m
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
A Platform (5th Generation)
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
459 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Buick
1,066 vehicles
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Century
Model
27 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Century Standard
1936–2005
Century Sedan Generations
14 of 18
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7th Generation Facelift
1980–1981
Year
1981
Powertrain
Sedan 5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
106 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Diesel
Sedan
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Diesel
