moreha tekor akhe: Buick Park Avenue Ultra 2003

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The model year 1991 Park Avenue, introduced in 1990 utilized GM's GM C platform until the C-body was dropped in 1997. The Park Avenue was normally powered by the 3.8 L 3800 Series I V6, with a special Ultra model using a supercharged version starting in 1992 (a very limited number of 1991 Ultras had the supercharged engine as an option). Many consider the supercharged model to be a "sleeper" due to its exceptional acceleration, despite its large size.

2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra

Buick Park Avenue Ultra (2003)
The base model Park Avenue came with a 3.8 L naturally aspirated V6 engine and plush velour interior upgradeable to leather. The Ultra came with a 3.8 L Supercharged V6 engine (optional for 1991 and standard for 1992 and later models) and standard leather interior.

Buick Park Avenue Ultra (2003)

Inspired in great part by the 1989 Park Avenue Essence show car, the Park Avenue's silhouette was often compared to that of contemporary Jaguars and many of its styling cues, including a large 'dollar-grin' grille mounted to the hood, rounded lines, and full-width tail lamps made their way to other Buick models restyled in the 1990s.

Buick Park Avenue Ultra (2003)

The base Park Avenue was available in Europe from 1991 until 1996 and varied from the North American version by featuring a truncated taillamps with separate amber turn signal indicators and red brake lamps, wider numberplate bezel, fitment of rear red fog lamps, headlamps with different lens pattern, white front side running markers, amber front turn signal indicators, side turn signal repeaters, "flagpole" external rear-view mirrors (mirrors on US version are fixed and do not turn), stronger seat belt and anchors, "softer" air bags, metric speedometer and gauges. They are to comply with the European regulatory and safety standards.

2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra.

Buick Park Avenue Ultra

This generation of the Park Avenue was the last Buick to be officially marketed by GM in Europe. This move was to reduce the "cluttered" model range that confused the European consumers. Cadillac and Chevrolet remain the sole General Motors North American brands to be sold in Europe.

Buick Park Avenue Ultra

2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra

2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
An updated Park Avenue was released in 1997, still a C-body but new in 1997, it is a similar platform to the Buick Riviera's G-body. This new generation was powered by updated Series II variants of the indomitable 3800 Buick V6 engine. As before, only Ultra models were supercharged. The base trim featured a hood ornament while the Ultra had a less conspicuous tri-shield inset in on the upper edge of the grill. The velour interior trim that was only offered as one of the options for the base model was dropped in favor of the leather trim.

Buick Park Avenue Ultra (2003)

2003 Buick Park Avenue Ultra

The Park Avenue went largely unchanged until 2003. Trademark Buick ventiports returned that year along with a bolder grille that carried a larger monochromatic tri-shield badge in the center. For 2005 - its final model year - base Park Avenues received the new grille, and previously Ultra-exclusive ventiports. Also, the rear fascia was redone across the line with a prominent chrome bar above the license plate holder with an embossed Park Avenue script and amber turn signal flashers.