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Buick Park Avenue 3.8

General information

ModelBuick Park Avenue 3.8
Year1996
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3800 ccm (231.88 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3800 ccm (231.88 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power243.00 PS (179 kW or 240 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque387.00 Nm (39.5 kgf-m or 285.5 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression8.5:1
Bore x stroke96.6 x 86.4 mm (3.8 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1381 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5180 litres (1,369 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks, 277 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1760 kg (3,880.1 pounds)
Overall length5260 mm (207.1 inches)
Overall width1900 mm (74.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2780 mm (109.4 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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