| General information |
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| Brand | Buick |
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| Model | GL8 |
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| Generation | GL8 |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.0 i V6 (172 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 2000 year |
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| End of production | 2010 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Minivan |
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| Seats | 8 |
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| Doors | 5 |
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| Performance specs |
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| 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) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 16 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 16 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 15.2 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
168 km/h
104.39 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 10.5 kg/Hp, 95.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 172 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 57.7 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
256 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
188.82 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine displacement |
2980 cm3
181.85 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
89 mm
3.5 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
80 mm
3.15 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 215/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
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