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Buick Park Avenue CW52K 3.8 i V6 (205 Hp)
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Buick Park Avenue:
The Buick Park Avenue is a full-size car built by Buick. The nameplate was first used in 1975 for an appearance option package on the Electra 225 Limited. It became an Electra trim level in 1978 and its own model starting in the 1991 model year after the Electra was discontinued.
There were two generations of the Park Avenue that were manufactured in the United States until 2005. In 2007, the nameplate was revived on a large Buick sedan built by Shanghai GM for the Chinese market based on the Holden Caprice from the WM/WN range. The nameplate is derived from Park Avenue, a boulevard in an affluent area of New York City....(Read more on Wikipedia)
CW52K Overview:
Buick Park Avenue (CW52K). With 324 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1604 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.5 s). The top speed reaches 203 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.8 i V6 (205 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and comfortable cruising, prioritizing smoothness over outright speed. Acceleration is respectable for a large sedan of its time.
Fuel Economy
Achieves a reasonable 9.5 l/100 km combined, making it a relatively efficient choice for a full-size sedan with a V6 engine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptionally smooth and comfortable ride quality
- • Spacious and quiet interior, ideal for long journeys
- • Highly reliable 3.8L V6 engine (both NA and supercharged)
- • Good value on the used market for a luxury sedan
- • Ample trunk space for luggage
Cons:
- • Handling is soft and not sporty, prone to body roll
- • Interior design can feel dated by modern standards
- • Fuel economy, especially with supercharged engines, can be high
- • Large exterior dimensions make city parking challenging
- • Rear brakes are drums on base models, not discs
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Park Avenue |
| Generation: | CW52K |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 i V6 (205 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 205 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 54.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 324 Nm @ 3700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L36 |
| Engine displacement: | 3785 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 12.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.52 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.36 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 203 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.8 kg/Hp, 127.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5 kg/Nm, 202 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1604 |
| Max. weight: | 2120 |
| Max load: | 516 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 574 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5220 mm mm |
| Width: | 1883 mm mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2814 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1540 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R16 V |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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