Buick Century
A-body (RWD) · 1978–1981 · 4 model years · 7 trims
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Photo: Buick Century (7883458102) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980 Buick Century Estate (14703291932) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980 Buick Century Estate (14680571376) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Buick Century IV 01 China 2018-03-23 by Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1980 Buick Century four-door sedan, rear right by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Buick Century (7883458102) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Buick Century Estate (14703291932) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Buick Century Estate (14680571376) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Century IV 01 China 2018-03-23 by Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Buick Century four-door sedan, rear right by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | |||||||
| Sedan · Sedan | 3.8 L V6, OHV | 110 | 190 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | $8,329 |
| Limited Sedan · Sedan | 3.8 L V6, OHV | 110 | 190 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | $8,960 |
| 1980 | |||||||
| Aero Coupe · Coupe | 3.8 L V6, OHV | 110 | 190 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 20/27 (22) | $5,550 |
| Sedan · Sedan | 3.8 L V6, OHV | 110 | 190 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 20/27 (22) | $5,650 |
| Sport Aero Coupe · Coupe | 3.8 L V6, OHV | 110 | 190 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 20/27 (22) | $6,065 |
| Limited Sedan · Sedan | 3.8 L V6, OHV | 110 | 190 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic | RWD | 20/27 (22) | $6,130 |
| 1979 | |||||||
| 3MT | 3.2L V6 OHV | 105 | — | 3-speed manual | RWD | — | — |
| Auto | 3.2L V6 OHV | 105 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| Sport Coupe Turbo · Coupe | 3.8L V6 OHV Turbocharged | 170 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
| 1978 | |||||||
| 3MT | 3.2L V6 OHV | 90 | — | 3-speed manual | RWD | — | — |
| Auto | 3.2L V6 OHV | 90 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.