Buick Park Avenue 0–60 Times
The Buick Park Avenue 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Buick Park Avenue is the 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
The slowest tested Buick Park Avenue is the 1991 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Sedan, which took 9.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.90 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Buick Park Avenue tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.15 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.20 seconds at 87.75 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.50sec
1997 Ultra Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
8.15sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.20sec
@ 87.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.00sec
1991 Ultra Sedan
Across 4 verified runs, the Buick Park Avenue ranges from 7.50 to 9.00 seconds 0–60, with a 8.15-second average.
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Buick Park Avenue Performance Overview
Buick’s Park Avenue, tracked here across 4 verified tests spanning 1991 to 1997, was a front-drive full-size sedan whose measured performance centered on the supercharged Ultra models. In the First Generation (1991–1996), the L67 supercharged V6 was rated at 205 hp, and early results show the 1991 Ultra Sedan reaching 60 mph in 9.0 seconds before the 1992 Ultra Supercharged Sedan lowered that to 8.4 seconds. Across the tests collected for this period, the first generation averaged 8.7 seconds to 60 mph.
A larger step came with the Second Generation in 1997, when the supercharged L67 rose to 240 hp. That change pushed the 1997 Ultra Sedan to the model’s best recorded 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds, while also producing the quickest quarter-mile result at 15.7 seconds at 91 mph. The overall average across all recorded Park Avenue tests stands at 8.15 seconds to 60 mph and 16.2 seconds in the quarter-mile at 87.8 mph. Based on the available data, the Park Avenue remained a gasoline-only, supercharged V6 performance story, with the 1997 Second Generation Ultra representing its quickest measured form in this sample.
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Buick Park Avenue 0–60 Times by Generation: First Generation to Second Generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 1997–2005 | 7.60s | 7.50s — 1997 Ultra Sedan | 2 | The Second Generation generation (1997–2005) averaged 7.60 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1997 Ultra Sedan at 7.50 seconds. Output was 240 hp across 3.8L Supercharger V6 configurations. |
| First Generation | 1991–1996 | 8.70s | 8.40s — 1992 Ultra Supercharged Sedan | 2 | The First Generation generation (1991–1996) averaged 8.70 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1992 Ultra Supercharged Sedan at 8.40 seconds. Output was 205 hp across 3.8L Supercharger V6, 3.8L V6 configurations. |
Second Generation
1997–2005
Avg 0–60
7.60s
Fastest
7.50s
Tests
2
1997 Ultra Sedan
The Second Generation generation (1997–2005) averaged 7.60 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1997 Ultra Sedan at 7.50 seconds. Output was 240 hp across 3.8L Supercharger V6 configurations.
First Generation
1991–1996
Avg 0–60
8.70s
Fastest
8.40s
Tests
2
1992 Ultra Supercharged Sedan
The First Generation generation (1991–1996) averaged 8.70 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1992 Ultra Supercharged Sedan at 8.40 seconds. Output was 205 hp across 3.8L Supercharger V6, 3.8L V6 configurations.
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Buick Park Avenue 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 3 years
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1997 Buick Park Avenue
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.75
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Sedan
7.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 240 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,860 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4
#02
1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Sedan
7.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.80s
¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 240 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,860 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 4
How we verify Buick Park Avenue performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Buick Park Avenue trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Buick Park Avenue 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Buick Park Avenue performance FAQs
10 questions
The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra runs 0-60 in 7.5 to 7.7 seconds across recorded tests. Its quickest quarter-mile pass is 15.7 seconds at 91 mph, with another run at 15.8 seconds at 90 mph. Both 1997 tests are for the 240-hp supercharged Ultra Sedan.
The fastest Buick Park Avenue on record is the 1997 Park Avenue Ultra Sedan, with a best 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 15.7 seconds at 91 mph. That makes the 1997 Ultra the benchmark for Park Avenue straight-line performance.
The fastest stock Buick Park Avenue on record is also the 1997 Ultra Sedan at 7.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. Across production cars, that remains the quickest verified result. Its best quarter-mile is 15.7 seconds at 91 mph, making it the top-performing production Park Avenue in both major acceleration measures.
The Second Generation Buick Park Avenue, sold from 1997 to 2005, averages 7.6 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. Its quickest result is 7.5 seconds from the 1997 Ultra Sedan. All recorded examples from this generation use a supercharged gasoline powertrain rated at 240 hp.
The First Generation Buick Park Avenue, sold from 1991 to 1996, averages 8.7 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests. Its fastest result is 8.4 seconds from the 1992 Ultra Supercharged Sedan. Recorded first-generation cars are supercharged gasoline models rated at 205 hp.
The fastest Second Generation Buick Park Avenue is the 1997 Ultra Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 7.5 seconds. That is the quickest run recorded for the 1997-2005 generation. It is powered by a 240-hp supercharged L67 V6 and also posts a best quarter-mile of 15.7 seconds at 91 mph.
Yes. The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra is quicker on record, with a best 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds. The 1992 Ultra Supercharged Sedan records 8.4 seconds. That gives the 1997 car a 0.9-second advantage to 60 mph, reflecting the jump from 205 hp to 240 hp in recorded tests.
Across 3 recorded tests, the Buick Park Avenue Ultra Sedan averages 8.07 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best of 7.5 seconds. That trim is the quickest Park Avenue configuration on record. The fastest Ultra Sedan run comes from the 1997 model year, which also leads the model line in quarter-mile performance.
The Buick Park Avenue averages 8.15 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 recorded tests. The quickest run is 7.5 seconds from a 1997 Ultra Sedan, while the slowest is 9.0 seconds from a 1991 Ultra Sedan. Overall, recorded Park Avenue performance ranges from the mid-7-second to 9-second bracket.
The Buick Park Avenue averages 16.2 seconds in the quarter-mile at 87.8 mph across 4 recorded tests. The quickest run is 15.7 seconds at 91 mph from a 1997 Ultra Sedan. Another 1997 Ultra run records 15.8 seconds at 90 mph, showing the strongest quarter-mile results came from the later supercharged cars.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Buick Park Avenue can do, not a single marketing claim.
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