THE 1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE

SEE WHAT IT HAS TO OFFER

PERFORMANCE

Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission

Features of this transmission include:

• Overdrive, for high driving efficiency
• Electronically controlled capacity clutch that locks up at lower speeds
• Silent, seamless, precise shifting

Independent Suspension

Developed through years of research, Park Avenue suspension uses advanced valving shock absorber technology to deliver a smooth ride and excellent road isolation from the passenger cabin.

Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering

Power assisted rack-and-pinion steering contributes to precise, maneuverable steering control. Magnetic variable effort power steering automatically adjusts the steering's power assist so that Park Avenue is easy to maneuver at lower speeds - while parking, for example - and yet still provides excellent road feel at highway speeds (magnetic variable-effort power steering is standard on Ultra and available on Park Avenue).

3800 Series II V6

For confident passing and quick acceleration, the standard 3800 Series II V6 delivers 205 horsepower and 230 ft-lbs of torque standard on Park Avenue. The EPA mileage figures are 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway.

3800 Series II Supercharged V6

For swift on-demand acceleration, the 3800 Series II Supercharged V6 has 240 horsepower and 280 ft-lbs of torque. It's standard on Park Avenue Ultra and its EPA estimated figures are 18 mpg city, 27 mpg highway.*

Driver Information Center

The Driver Information Center is available on Park Avenue, standard on Park Avenue Ultra and includes:

• Tire pressure monitoring
• Basic trip computer
• Fuel economy indicator
• Low fuel level indicator
• Personal Choice programming function

Windshield Display

This latest technology available feature allows you to check these functions without taking your eyes off the road:

• Current speed
• Turn signal status
• High beam status
• Check gauge indicator

Gran Touring Suspension

The available Gran Touring Suspension delivers maximum performance and includes:

• Dealer programmable magnetic variable effort rack-and-pinion steering (standard on Ultra)
• Specific 16-inch aluminum wheels
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel (standard on Ultra)
• P225/60R16 Eagle LS touring blackwall tires

QUALITY

Two-Sided Galvanized Steel Body Panels

To create weather-resistant, long-lasting good looks, galvanized steel with a zinc coating and protective anticorrosion dips is used extensively in body panels.

Stainless Steel Exhaust System

The exhaust system, through the use of stainless steel, is designed to reduce corrosion caused by road salt, chemical reactions and other factors.

Aerodynamic Styling

Many design items help reduce wind noise:

• Improved door fit
• Triple door seals
• Precision side-glass fit, due to a better door support structure
• Flush-mounted windshield glass
• Flush-mounted door handles
• Standard rear-window antenna

Front Lamps in One Unit

The integrated headlamp creates a more luxurious look and provides a better headlamp fit.

100,000-Mile Extended-Life Engine Coolant

DEX-COOL® long-life engine coolant* provides long-term protection for the engine of your Buick.

100,000-Mile Spark Plugs

Spark plug replacement has almost been eliminated, thanks to these platinum-tipped spark plugs

SAFETY & SECURITY

Body Structure

Reinforcement rails are used to create a more efficient body structure. To help optimize the front-end structure and significantly lessen road-induced noise and vibration, closed sections are specified for the upper engine compartment rails and the top radiator support.

Steel Door Beams

To help prevent intrusions into the passenger compartment, in the event of a shallow-angle side impact, steel beams are built into every door.

Next Generation Air Bags

Next Generation air bags,* when used with safety belts, are designed to help protect front seat occupants in certain head-on collisions.

Full-Range Traction Control

Full-range traction control has sensors that detect when one wheel is spinning faster than the others. As soon as that is detected, this feature reduces engine torque and automatically modulates the brakes until traction is restored.

Safety Belts

The innovative safety belts travel with the seats so you remain comfortable in any position.

Power Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Disc Brakes

Park Avenue's four-wheel power anti-lock disc brakes help maintain steering control and help prevent skidding on most slippery surfaces, especially under hard braking conditions.

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Seats

The seats in Park Avenue were designed to distribute your weight evenly, so there are no uncomfortable pressure points, even on long journeys. In addition, innovative safety belts travel with the seats, with so you remain comfortable in any position.

Ultra Seating

Ultra front seats are leather-trimmed, 10-way power adjustable with heating controls including headrest and lumbar support (optional on Park Avenue).

Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control

For individualized comfort, dual automatic ComforTemp climate control lets the driver and front passenger have their own temperature settings with up to six degrees difference from each other.

Power Heated Mirrors

Park Avenue's standard power remote controls let you adjust the outside folding mirrors without opening the windows. Heated outside mirrors, parallel park assist, and electrochromic dimming on the outside driver and inside-rearview mirrors are optional on Park Avenue, standard on Ultra.

Courtesy Lights

Park Avenue's elegant lighting system includes:

• Front- and rear-seat reading lamps
• Glove box illumination
• Front-seat ashtray lighting
• Trunk and engine compartment illumination

Steering Wheel Controls

Steering wheel controls (available on Park Avenue, standard on Ultra) let you adjust the radio or temperature settings without taking your hands off the wheel.

Personal Choice Memory Settings

Park Avenue's optional Personal Choice memory settings permit two different drivers to program settings for seating position, radio stations, climate controls and mirror adjustments to their own personal likings. Select the exit button for assistance in exiting the vehicle (standard on Ultra).

Power Front Adjustable Head Restraints

Power front adjustable head restraints conveniently give the proper support and protection to people of varying heights.

Automatic Parallel Park Assist Mirror

An automatic parallel park assist mirror tilts the passenger-side outside rearview mirror so the driver can see how far away the curb is. The feature operates automatically when the car is in reverse. It's standard on Ultra and available on Park Avenue.