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1996 3.8 i V6 (205 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Buick

Modification

3.8 i V6 (205 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1996

End of production

1998

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

68 l 17.96 US gal
14.96 UK gal

Engine displacement

3785 cm³ 230.97 cu. In.

Power

205 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

324 Nm (at 3700 rpm) 238.97 lb. ft (at 3700 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

203 km/h 126 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1604 kg 3536.2 lbs

Length

5220 mm 205.51 in

Width

1883 mm 74.13 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

16

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

203 km/h 126 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

L36

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3785 cm³ 230.97 cu. In.

Power

205 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

324 Nm (at 3700 rpm) 238.97 lb. ft (at 3700 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.52 mm 3.8 in

Piston Stroke

86.36 mm 3.4 in

Compression ratio

9.4

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l 4.56 US qt
3.78 UK qt

Coolant

12.3 l 13.04 US qt
10.82 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5220 mm 205.51 in

Width

1883 mm 74.13 in

Height

1410 mm 55.51 in

Wheelbase

2814 mm 110.79 in

Front track

1535 mm 60.43 in

Rear (Back) track

1540 mm 60.63 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Drum

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Spring Strut

Tire size

- Front

215/60 R16 V

Wheel rims

16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1604 kg 3536.2 lbs

Max. weight

2120 kg 4673.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

574 l 20.27 cu ft

- Max. roof load

516 kg 1137.6 lbs

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Buick Park Avenue (CW52K) 3.8 i V6 (205 Hp) is made in 1996 1997 1998