2003 Buick Park Avenue Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2003 Buick Park Avenue, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Integral steel body and frame
Production Years for Series :	1997 - 2005
Price :	MSRP: $34,075-39,145
Weight :	3779 lbs \| 1714.126 kg
MPG City :	20
MPG Highway :	29
Combined MPG :	24.00

Engine & Transmission

V 6 \| Series II With Balance Shaft
Displacement :	3800 cc \| 231.9 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	205 HP (150.88 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	230 Ft-Lbs (312 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.4:1
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Ignition system :	Electronic

Supercharged V 6 90-degree \| With Balance Shaft
Displacement :	3800 cc \| 231.9 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Port Fuel Injection

Transmission:
4 Automatic with Overdrive; Hydra-matic 4T65-E

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.92
2nd Gear :	1.57
3rd Gear :	1.00
4th Gear :	0.71

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2003 Buick Park Avenue 4-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20010301
NHTSA Campaign ID	02V328000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE MAY BE INSTALLED OR FORCED OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION.
Consequence	IF THE CABLE IS OUT OF THE PROPER POSITION, IT COULD INCREASE THE FORCE REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE AND A PERSON TRAPPED IN THE TRUNK MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RELEASE THE TRUNK LATCH USING THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL SECURE THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE CABLE TO ENSURE THAT THE EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE HANDLE OPERATES PROPERLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 19, 2002. 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.
Notes	RECALL NO. 02060.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

2003 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$45,016
Avg. Home :	$246,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.83

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2003 Buick Park Avenue? A: The 2003 Buick Park Avenue has a wheelbase size of 113.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2003 Buick Park Avenue? A: The 2003 Buick Park Avenue has a length of 206.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2003 Buick Park Avenue? A: The 2003 Buick Park Avenue has a width of 74.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2003 Buick Park Avenue have?A: The 2003 Buick Park Avenue has 39.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2003 Buick Park Avenue have?A: The 2003 Buick Park Avenue has legroom of 42.40 inches.

Q: What is the 2003 Buick Park Avenue's towing capacity?A: The 2003 Buick Park Avenue has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.

Q: How much did the 2003 Buick Park Avenue cost when new?A: The 2003 Buick Park Avenue cost approximately $34,080 to $39,150 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2003 Buick Park Avenue? A: The 2003 Buick Park Avenue was offered as a Series U Sedan, Series W Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2003 Buick Park Avenue cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2003 Buick Park Avenue had an MSRP of $34,075 - $$39,145 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2003 Buick Park Avenue have? A: The 2003 Buick Park Avenue had the following engine options: V 6 (3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 205 HP (150.88 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 230 Ft-Lbs (312 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Supercharged V 6 (3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2003 Buick Park Avenue have? A: The 2003 Buick Park Avenue had a 4 speed Automatic with Overdrive; Hydra-matic 4T65-E gearbox.