1983 Buick Century Limited
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- Photo: 1984 Buick Century Limited Sedan in Silver, Front Right, 10-26-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Century in Warsaw by No machine-readable author provided. Raf24~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: FQRustyBuickCenturyFront by Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Buick Century Limited Sedan in Silver, Rear Right, 10-26-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Buick Century Custom sedan in Rosewood and Dark Red, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Buick Century Limited is a 110-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 110 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 145 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Century measures 189.1 inches long on a 104.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,862 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V6, OHV |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Trailing arm twist axle, track bar, stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 9.41 in. disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 8.86 in. drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 185/75 R14 |
| Tires Rear | 185/75 R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.09 in |
| Width | 67.72 in |
| Height | 53.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.88 in |
| Front Track | 58.7 in |
| Rear Track | 57.01 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,862 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Buick Century Limited with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Buick CENTURY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 13, 1983 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES.
NHTSA campaign 83V105000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1983 Buick CENTURY
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Buick CENTURY. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 BUICK CENTURY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.