1997 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan FWD
The 1997 Buick Century Custom 4dr Sedan FWD is a 175-hp 3.1-liter V6 sedan with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,395 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 175 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Century measures 194.5 inches long on a 109.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,348 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,395 ($37,248 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.1L OHV V6 |
| Displacement | 3.1 L |
| Horsepower | 175 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 12-valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| 1st Gear | 2.92 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.57 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.7 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 17 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.5 in |
| Width | 72.7 in |
| Height | 57 in |
| Wheelbase | 109 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,348 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars