Buick Park Avenue 1996–2002

2 generation

No photos yet3.8 AT (228 PS)

General information

Number of doors4

Car classE

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine3791 cm3 Gasoline

Power225 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)168 kW

Valves per cylinder2

Engine power225 hp

Engine power228 PS

Turnover of maximum torque3200 RPM

Capacity3791 cm3

Maximum torque473 N*m

Max power at RPM5000 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

Engine modelL36

Engine codeL36C

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Clearance140 mm

Height1410 mm

Front track width1535 mm

Back track width1540 mm

Curb weight1652 kg

Width1880 mm

Wheelbase2814 mm

Number of seater5

Length5220 mm

Min 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 km11.5 l

Fuel tank capacity70 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.5 s

Fuel92

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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