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Buick Rainier 4.2L 4AT RWD (279 HP)

Buick Rainier · 2003 - 2007 · Petrol

The Buick Rainier 4.2L 4AT RWD (279 HP) produces 279 hp and 373 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and reaches 175 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 13.1 l/100 km, equal to 311 g CO2 per km.

Power
279 hp
Torque
373 Nm
0–100
8.2 s
Top speed
175 km/h

Engine

Power 279 hp
Power (kW) 205 kW
Torque 373 Nm
Displacement 4,160 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Electronic Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 175 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.2 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 13.1 l/100 km
City consumption 14.7 l/100 km
Highway consumption 11.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 311 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,912 mm
Width 1,915 mm
Height 1,826 mm
Wheelbase 2,870 mm
Ground clearance 196 mm
Cargo volume 1,127 l
Unladen weight 2,011 kg
Gross weight limit 2,515 kg
Tyre size 245/65 R17
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Buick Rainier 4.2L 4AT RWD (279 HP) compared with 6,003 trims of other cars from the 2000–2006 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 279 hp 171 hp
better than 89%
Torque 373 Nm 267 Nm
better than 85%
Top speed 175 km/h 204 km/h
better than 17%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.2 s 10.2 s
better than 75%
Combined consumption 13.1 l/100 km 8.2 l/100 km
better than 6%
CO2 emissions 311 g/km 198 g/km
better than 5%
Cargo volume 1,127 l 498 l
better than 95%
Unladen weight 2,011 kg 1,441 kg
better than 6%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Buick Rainier

Trims and engine versions — Buick Rainier
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
5.3L 4AT AWD (305 HP) Petrol 305 hp 447 Nm 177 km/h
5.3L 4AT RWD (305 HP) Petrol 305 hp 447 Nm 180 km/h 13.8 l/100 km 329 g/km