Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 Century.
While the 1975 Buick Century Overview serves as the reference vehicle, the available model complaint history is confined to the 1990 through 2005 model years. Within that timeframe, recorded issues fluctuated from a high of 252 complaints in 1999 to a low of 19 in 2005. Consequently, the 1975 model year sits outside the bounds of this reliability data, leaving its specific standing undefined within the provided metrics.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 209.4 in |
| Overall width | 79.1 in |
| Overall height | 53.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3759 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Century of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Turbo Coupe 3.8L Turbo V6 | 9.10 sec | 17.40 sec | 165 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.