1996 Buick Roadmaster Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1996 Buick Roadmaster, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1991 - 1996
Price :	$25,560-$29,450
Weight :	4210 lbs \| 1909.624 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Sequential Port Fuel Injection

Transmission:
4 Automatic with Overdrive

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1996 :	342,538
Total 1996 Roadmaster production :	21,543
1996 Buick Roadmaster
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	12,581
Station Wagon 4 dr. 8 P :	8,962

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Chassis # 1G4BN52P3TR403063
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	23.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	215.8 in \| 5481 mm.
Width :	78.1 in \| 1984 mm.
Height :	55.9 in \| 1420 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.9 in \| 2944 mm.
Front Track :	61.7 in \| 1567 mm.
Rear Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.

Limited Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$27,490
Weight :	4245 lbs \| 1925.5 kg
Fuel Capacity :	23.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	215.8 in \| 5481 mm.
Width :	78.1 in \| 1984 mm.
Height :	55.9 in \| 1420 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.9 in \| 2944 mm.
Front Track :	61.7 in \| 1567 mm.
Rear Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$27,575
Weight :	4560 lbs \| 2068.381 kg
Fuel Capacity :	23.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	8
Doors :	4
Length :	215.8 in \| 5481 mm.
Width :	78.1 in \| 1984 mm.
Height :	55.9 in \| 1420 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.9 in \| 2944 mm.
Front Track :	61.7 in \| 1567 mm.
Rear Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.

Limited Station Wagon

Chassis # 1G4BR82P0TR416374

Exterior
Price :	$29,450
Fuel Capacity :	23.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	8
Doors :	4
Length :	215.8 in \| 5481 mm.
Width :	78.1 in \| 1984 mm.
Height :	55.9 in \| 1420 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.9 in \| 2944 mm.
Front Track :	61.7 in \| 1567 mm.
Rear Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent short/long arm with coil springs, twin tube-gas charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar Rear : Salisbury four link wiht coil springs, twin tube gas-charged shock absorbers

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Power disc
Rear Brakes :	Drum with anti-lock

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P235/70R15

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19940901
NHTSA Campaign ID	95V215000
Summary	THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT CAUTION LABEL AND A ROOF RACK CAUTION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE SUN VISOR. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.'
Consequence	CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS.
Remedy	A NEW ROOF RACK CAUTION LABEL, WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO OWNERS. OWNERS WILL INSTALL THE LABEL OR HAVE THEIR DEALER INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Notes	SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS: PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; AIR BAG; FMVSS NO.208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Component	WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19950801
NHTSA Campaign ID	96V245000
Summary	THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 1996.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

1996 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,300
Avg. Household Income :	$36,300
Avg. Home :	$118,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster? A: The 1996 Buick Roadmaster has a wheelbase size of 115.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster? A: The 1996 Buick Roadmaster has a length of 215.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster? A: The 1996 Buick Roadmaster has a width of 78.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1996 Buick Roadmaster cost when new?A: The 1996 Buick Roadmaster cost approximately $25,560 to $29,450 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1996 Buick Roadmaster? A: The 1996 Buick Roadmaster was offered as a Limited Sedan, Limited Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1996 Buick Roadmaster have? A: The 1996 Buick Roadmaster had P235/70R15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1996? A: Buick produced 342,538 automobiles in 1996.

Q: How many 1996 Roadmasters were produced? A: Buick produced 21,543 examples of the Roadmaster in 1996.

Q: What engine did the 1996 Buick Roadmaster have? A: The engine powering the 1996 Buick Roadmaster was a V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 2400 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1996 Buick Roadmaster have? A: The 1996 Buick Roadmaster had a 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive gearbox.