Specs
Research 1998 Buick Park Avenue specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
4dr Sedan
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.85 x 1.26 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.94 x 0.43 |
Brake Type |
Power |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Brake ABS System |
4 Wheel |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
13.2 |
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
690 |
Engine
Fuel System |
SFI |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
230 @ 4000 |
Engine Order Code |
L36 |
Engine Type |
Gas V6 |
Displacement |
3.8L/231 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
205 @ 5200 |
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) |
113.8 |
Track Width, Rear (in) |
62.3 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
62.7 |
Height, Overall (in) |
57.4 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
74.7 |
Length, Overall (in) |
206.8 |
Liftover Height (in) |
25.9 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.5 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
18.5 |
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
59.2 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
42.4 |
Front Head Room (in) |
39.8 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
58.7 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
55.7 |
Front Hip Room (in) |
56.4 |
Passenger Capacity |
5 |
Passenger Capacity |
6 |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
111.2 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
41.4 |
Second Head Room (in) |
38.0 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
19 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
28 |
Steering
Steering Type |
Power |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
42.9 |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.93 |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17.0 |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15.39 |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3.15 |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
40.0 |
Summary
Body Style |
4 Door Sedan |
Vehicle Name |
Buick Park Avenue |
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear |
Chapman Strut |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
35 |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
25 |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.18 |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
0.709 |
Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code |
QPY |
Front Tire Order Code |
QPY |
Front Tire Order Code |
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Rear Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Size |
P225/60R16 |
Rear Tire Size |
P225/60R16 |
Spare Tire Size |
T125/70R16 |
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
1000 |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
100 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.57 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.92 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
Trans Type |
4 |
Trans Order Code |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.05 |
Clutch Size (in) |
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Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.39 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.70 |
Vehicle
EPA Classification |
Large Car |
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3740 |
Wheels
Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 6.5 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 6.5 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
16 x 4.0 |