1997 Buick Park Avenue specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn
- $29,995
- 4dr Sdn Ultra (CMI)
- $34,760
- 4dr Sdn Ultra
- $34,995
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Light Gray
Adriatic Blue
Light Autumn Green
Bordeaux Red
Taupe
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
$890
Starting MSRP
- tachometer
- temp/fuel gauges
- driver information center
See more detail $890
Starting MSRP
- tachometer
- temp/fuel gauges
- driver information center
- trip computer
- memory feature for seats/mirrors
- heated pwr mirrors w/driver auto day/night feature
- auto day/night rearview mirror
- universal garage door opener,ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr-loading cassette
- auto tone control
- moisture-sensing windshield wipers
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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205 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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124
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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690
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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205 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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11.78 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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111 ft³
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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6
Passenger Capacity
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27 in
Liftover Height
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Height, Overall
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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207 in
Length, Overall
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41 in
Second Leg Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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19 ft³
Trunk Volume
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114 in
Wheelbase
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59 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Power
Steering Type
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Chapman Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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3,799 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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