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Buick Park Avenue CW52K 3.8 i V6 Ultra (243 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 380 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1780 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.7 s). The top speed reaches 175 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 Ultra (243 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most potent engine in the lineup, delivering brisk 7.7-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, making the large sedan surprisingly quick and responsive.
Fuel Economy
Despite the higher power, it achieves a slightly better 10.7 l/100 km than the 228 Hp Ultra, offering a good balance of performance and efficiency for a supercharged V6.
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:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(CW52K: 1996 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Park Avenue |
| Generation: | CW52K |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 i V6 Ultra (243 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 243 Hp @ 5200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 64.1 Hp/l [24mm more] |
| Torque: | 380 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3791 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 12.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.52 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.7 kg/Nm, 213.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1780 |
| Max. weight: | 2280 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 541 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5253 mm mm [24mm more] |
| Width: | 1897 mm mm [14mm more] |
| Height: | 1458 mm mm [59mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2890 mm mm [75mm more] |
| Front track: | 1593 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1582 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 [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J X 17 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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