General information
BrandBuick
Model GL8
Generation GL8
Modification (Engine) 3.0 i V6 (172 Hp)
Start of production 2000 year
End of production 2010 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeMinivan
Seats 8
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg21.73 UK mpg7.69 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.6 l/100 km 27.35 US mpg32.85 UK mpg11.63 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h16 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph16 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 15.2 sec
Maximum speed 168 km/h 104.39 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 172 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 57.7 Hp/l
Torque 256 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 188.82 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement 2980 cm3 181.85 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression ratio 9.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1805 kg 3979.34 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 685 l 24.19 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 95 l 25.1 US gal | 20.9 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5115 mm 201.38 in.
Width 1845 mm 72.64 in.
Height 1730 mm 68.11 in.
Wheelbase 3045 mm 119.88 in.
Front track 1560 mm 61.42 in.
Rear (Back) track 1610 mm 63.39 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/70 R15
Wheel rims size6J x 15