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1997 3.8 i V6 Ultra (243 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 Ultra (243 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1997

End of production

2005

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.

Power

243 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

380 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 280.27 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1780 kg 3924.2 lbs

Length

5253 mm 206.81 in

Width

1897 mm 74.69 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7.5J X 17

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

13.1 l/100 km 17.95 US mpg
21.56 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.7 l/100 km 27.03 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg

- Combined

10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.7 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

Compressor

Engine displacement

3791 cm³ 231.34 cu. In.

Power

243 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

380 Nm (at 3600 rpm) 280.27 lb. ft (at 3600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.52 mm 3.8 in

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in

Compression ratio

8.5

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

5253 mm 206.81 in

Width

1897 mm 74.69 in

Height

1458 mm 57.4 in

Wheelbase

2890 mm 113.78 in

Front track

1593 mm 62.72 in

Rear (Back) track

1582 mm 62.28 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Spring Strut

Tire size

- Front

235/55 R17

Wheel rims

7.5J X 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1780 kg 3924.2 lbs

Max. weight

2280 kg 5026.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

541 l 19.11 cu ft

- Max. roof load

500 kg 1102.3 lbs

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