Buick Park Avenue 1996–2002

2 generation

No photos yet3.8 AT (243 PS)

General information

Number of doors4

Car classE

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine3791 cm3 Gasoline

Power240 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Trim

3.8 AT (205 hp)3.8 AT (208 PS)3.8 AT (228 PS)3.8 AT (243 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)179 kW

Valves per cylinder2

Engine power240 hp

Engine power243 PS

Turnover of maximum torque3600 RPM

Capacity3791 cm3

Maximum torque380 N*m

Max power at RPM5200 RPM

Number of cylinders6

Compression ratio8.5

Stroke cycle86.4 mm

Cylinder bore96.5 mm

Boost typecompressor

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Engine placementFront, transverse

Engine typeGasoline

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Ground clearance140 mm

Clearance140 mm

Height1410 mm

Front track width1535 mm

Back track width1540 mm

Rear track1582 mm

Front track1593 mm

Curb weight1780 kg

Width1880 mm

Full weight2280 kg

Wheelbase2814 mm

Number of seater5

Length5220 mm

Min trunk capacity541 l

Max trunk capacity541 l

Body typeSedan

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsFront wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.7 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km13.1 l

Max speed175 km/h

Fuel tank capacity70 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.7 s

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.7 l

Fuel92

Cruising rangefrom 530 to 830 km

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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