1997 Buick Park Avenue Specifications

4-Door Sedan
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/28 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.8L
EPA Class Large Car
Style Name 4dr Sdn (CMI)
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 6
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Large Car
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3799
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.2
Second Hip Room (in) 55.7
Front Head Room (in) 39.8
Second Leg Room (in) 41.4
Passenger Capacity 6
Front Hip Room (in) 56.4
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.7
Passenger Volume (ft³) 111.2
Second Head Room (in) 38.0
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 62.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.7
Liftover Height (in) 27.2
Wheelbase (in) 113.8
Track Width, Rear (in) 62.3
Height, Overall (in) 58.1
Length, Overall (in) 206.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 19.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.0
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 28

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 205 @ 5200
Displacement 3.8L/231
Engine Order Code L36
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 230 @ 4000
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas V6
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.92
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.84
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.57
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.38
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4 Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 42.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.97
Steering Type Power
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.57
Tires
Rear Tire Size P225/60R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size P225/60R16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 35
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.669
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 35
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Chapman Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.18

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Note No Deductible
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 6
Roadside Assistance Note Courtesy Care Roadside Assistance Program

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 11.78
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 690
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 124
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 100
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