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| Model Lineup |
Engines |
Transmission |
3800 3.8L
Series II V6 |
3800 SC 3.8L
Supercharged Series II V6 |
4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4T65-E) |
Park Avenue
|
Standard |
- |
Standard |
Park Avenue Ultra
|
- |
Standard |
Standard |
| Engine |
3800 3.8L Series
II V6 |
3800 SC 3.8L
Series II Supercharged V6 |
Applications
|
Park Avenue |
Ultra |
| Type |
3.8-liter V6 |
3.8-liter supercharged
V6 |
| Displacement (cu in / cc) |
231 / 3791 |
231 / 3791 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm) |
3.80 x 3.40 / 96.52 x 86.36 |
3.80 x 3.40 / 96.52 x 86.36 |
| Block material |
cast iron |
cast iron |
| Cylinder head material |
cast iron |
cast iron |
| Valvetrain |
OHV, two valves per cylinder |
OHV, two valves per cylinder |
| Ignition system |
electronic |
electronic |
| Fuel delivery |
sequential port fuel injection |
sequential port fuel injection |
| Compression ratio |
9.4:1 |
8.5:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) |
205 / 153 @ 5200 |
240 / 179 @ 5200 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) |
230 / 312 @ 4000 |
280 / 380 @ 3600 |
| Recommended fuel |
unleaded regular |
unleaded regular |
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined) |
20 / 29 / 24 |
18 / 28 / 23 |
| Transmission |
Buick Park Avenue |
| Type |
Hydra-matic 4T65-E,
four-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive (heavy-duty
on Ultra) |
| Gear ratios: |
| First |
2.92:1 |
| Second |
1.57:1 |
| Third |
1.00:1 |
| Fourth |
0.71:1 |
| Reverse |
2.39:1 |
| Final drive ratio |
Park Avenue: 3.05:1 / Ultra: 2.93:1 |
| Chassis
/ Suspension |
Buick Park Avenue |
| Front |
independent, MacPherson
strut with 30mm solid stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
independent, semi-trailing
with lateral link |
| Steering |
Buick Park Avenue |
| Steering type |
power rack-and-pinion |
| Steering ratio |
Park Avenue: 17.57:1 |
| Ultra: 15.4:1 - 20.3:1 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m) |
Park Avenue: 40.0 / 12.2 |
| Ultra: 40.9 / 12.47 |
| Brakes |
Buick Park Avenue |
| Type |
four-wheel disc with
power assist, anti-locking system, vented front, solid rear |
Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm) |
front: 11.85 x 1.3 /
301 x 33
rear, Park Avenue: 10.94 x 0.4 / 277.9 x 10.6;
Ultra: 11.69 x 0.43 / 297 x 11 |
| Total swept area (in / mm) |
front: 237.3 / 6027
rear: 160.6 / 4079 |
| Wheels / Tires |
Buick Park Avenue |
| Standard wheel |
Park Avenue: cast aluminum
16-inch x 6.5-inch |
| Ultra: chrome-plated
cast aluminum 17-inch x 7.5-inch |
| Tires |
Park Avenue: P225/60R16 steel-belted,
radial-ply, all-season blackwalls |
| Optional tire |
Ultra: P235/55R17 steel-belted,
radial-ply, Eagle LS touring blackwalls |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
Buick
Park Avenue |
| Wheelbase (in / mm) |
113.8 / 2890 |
| Overall length (in / mm) |
206.8 / 5253 |
| Overall width (in / mm) |
74.7 / 1897 |
| Overall height (in / mm) |
57.4 / 1458 |
| Track (in / mm) |
front: 62.7 / 1593 |
| rear: 62.3 / 1582 |
Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm) |
5.5 / 139.7 |
| Step-in height (in / mm) |
14.9 / 379 |
| Curb weight (lbs / kg) |
Park Avenue: 3778 / 1714 |
| Ultra: 3909 / 1773 |
| Weight distribution (% front / rear) |
61.4 / 38.6 |
| Interior
Dimensions |
Front |
Rear |
| Seating capacity |
3 (2 optional) |
3 |
| Head room (in / mm) |
39.8 / 1011 |
37.4 / 950 |
| Leg room (in / mm) |
42.4 / 1077 |
41.4 / 1052 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm) |
59.2 / 1504 |
58.7 / 1491 |
| Hip room (in / mm) |
56.4 / 1433 |
55.7 / 1415 |
| Capacities |
Buick Park Avenue |
| EPA passenger volume (cu ft / liters) |
112.1 / 3174 |
| EPA interior volume (cu ft / liters) |
131.2 / 3715 |
| Cargo volume (cu ft / liters) |
19.1 / 541 |
| Trailer towing maximum (lbs / kg) |
1000 / 454 |
| Maximum tongue weight (lbs / kg) |
100 / 45.4 |
| Fuel tank (gals / liters) |
18.5 / 70 |
| Engine oil (qts / liters) |
5 / 4.73 |
| Cooling system (qts / liters) |
13.2 / 12.5 |
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