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The Roadmaster was the kind of vehicle that defined the large American car between WWII and the energy crisis of the '70s. It was large enough for six full-size adults and their luggage. With a long wheelbase and an intentionally soft ride, it was the epitome of a freeway cruiser with living-room ride. As befits such an institution, there was a large V8 driving the rear wheels, rated at 260 hp and 330 ft.-lb. of torque. With a displacement of 350 cu. in., this V8 was directly descended from the original Chevy 265-cu.-in. V8 of 1955.
  
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|title=Buick Roadmaster
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|image=[[File:96roadmastersedan.jpg]]
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|classification=Full-size car
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|bodystyle=4DR Sedan<br>4DR Wagon
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|transmission=4-speed automatic EC
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|cylinders=8
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|enginesize=5.7 liters
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|horsepower=260
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|drive=Rear-wheel drive
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|mpg=17/25
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}}The [[Buick Roadmaster|Roadmaster]] was the kind of vehicle that defined the large American car between WWII and the energy crisis of the '70s. It was large enough for six full-size adults and their luggage. With a long wheelbase and an intentionally soft ride, it was the epitome of a freeway cruiser with living-room ride. As befits such an institution, there was a large V8 driving the rear wheels, rated at 260 hp and 330 ft.-lb. of torque. With a displacement of 350 cu. in., this V8 was directly descended from the original Chevy 265-cu.-in. V8 of 1955.
   
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However, this was a thoroughly modern implementation of the Big American Car theme, and it competed against such similar models as Chevrolet Caprice, Cadillac Fleetwood and Mercury Grand Marquis. The Limited versions included, besides their more luxurious interiors, automatic climate control, keyless entry and redesigned 6-way power seats with adjustable lumbar supports.
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However, this was a thoroughly modern implementation of the Big American Car theme, and it competed against such similar models as [[Chevrolet Caprice/Impala|Chevrolet Caprice]], [[Cadillac Brougham/Fleetwood|Cadillac Fleetwood]], [[Ford Crown Victoria]] and [[Mercury Grand Marquis]]. The Limited versions included, besides their more luxurious interiors, automatic climate control, keyless entry and redesigned 6-way power seats with adjustable lumbar supports.
 
==Year-to-year changes==
  
==Year-to-year changes==
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===1991===
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For 1991, the Roadmaster was introduced to replace the Buick Estate [[station wagon|Wagon]].
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===1992===
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A 4-door [[sedan]] was released for this model year.
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===1996===
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Production ended on December 13, 1996, during the 1997 model year, when the Roadmaster was now a late 1996 model.
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==Retail prices==
  
==Retail prices==
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===4DR Sedan===
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*'''$25,265 '''(1995 Buick Roadmaster 4DR Sedan)
  
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{| class="sortable wikitable"
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!Model year(s)
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! class="unsortable" |Trim level
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!List price
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! class="unsortable" |Effective date
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1992
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| style="text-align:center;"|Base
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| style="text-align:center;"|$21,865
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| style="text-align:center;"|October 13, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1992
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| style="text-align:center;"|Limited
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| style="text-align:center;"|$24,195
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| style="text-align:center;"|October 13, 1991
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|}
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===4DR Wagon===
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{| class="sortable wikitable"
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!Model year(s)
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!List price
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! class="unsortable" |Effective date
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1991
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| style="text-align:center;"|$21,445
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| style="text-align:center;"|February 10, 1991
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|-
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| style="text-align:center;"|1992
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| style="text-align:center;"|$23,040
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| style="text-align:center;"|October 13, 1991
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|}
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*'''$22,570 '''(1994 Buick Roadmaster 4DR Sedan)
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As of mid-1994:
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*'''$24,210 '''(1995 Buick Roadmaster 4DR Sedan)
 
*'''$27,070 '''(1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4DR Wagon)
  
*'''$27,070 '''(1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4DR Wagon)
 
*'''$27,555 '''(1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited 4DR Sedan)
  
*'''$27,555 '''(1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited 4DR Sedan)
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As of mid-1995:
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*'''$24,390 '''(1995 Buick Roadmaster 4DR Sedan)
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*'''$26,110 '''(1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4DR Wagon)
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*'''$26,590 '''(1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited 4DR Sedan)
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As of May 19, 1996:
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*'''$25,560 '''(1996 Buick Roadmaster 4DR Sedan)
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*'''$27,575 '''(1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4DR Wagon)
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*'''$27,490 '''(1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 4DR Sedan)
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==Shipping prices==
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*'''$575 '''(1993-1994 models)
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*'''$585 '''(1995 models)
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*'''$590 '''(1996 models)
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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[[Category:Rear-wheel drive vehicles]]
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[[Category:4-speed automatic vehicles]]

Revision as of 09:25, 5 June 2020

The Roadmaster was the kind of vehicle that defined the large American car between WWII and the energy crisis of the '70s. It was large enough for six full-size adults and their luggage. With a long wheelbase and an intentionally soft ride, it was the epitome of a freeway cruiser with living-room ride. As befits such an institution, there was a large V8 driving the rear wheels, rated at 260 hp and 330 ft.-lb. of torque. With a displacement of 350 cu. in., this V8 was directly descended from the original Chevy 265-cu.-in. V8 of 1955.

However, this was a thoroughly modern implementation of the Big American Car theme, and it competed against such similar models as Chevrolet Caprice, Cadillac Fleetwood, Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis. The Limited versions included, besides their more luxurious interiors, automatic climate control, keyless entry and redesigned 6-way power seats with adjustable lumbar supports.

Year-to-year changes

1991

For 1991, the Roadmaster was introduced to replace the Buick Estate Wagon.

1992

A 4-door sedan was released for this model year.

1996

Production ended on December 13, 1996, during the 1997 model year, when the Roadmaster was now a late 1996 model.

Retail prices

4DR Sedan

Model year(s) Trim level List price Effective date
1992 Base $21,865 October 13, 1991
1992 Limited $24,195 October 13, 1991

4DR Wagon

Model year(s) List price Effective date
1991 $21,445 February 10, 1991
1992 $23,040 October 13, 1991
  • $22,570 (1994 Buick Roadmaster 4DR Sedan)

As of mid-1994:

  • $24,210 (1995 Buick Roadmaster 4DR Sedan)
  • $27,070 (1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4DR Wagon)
  • $27,555 (1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited 4DR Sedan)

As of mid-1995:

  • $24,390 (1995 Buick Roadmaster 4DR Sedan)
  • $26,110 (1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4DR Wagon)
  • $26,590 (1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited 4DR Sedan)

As of May 19, 1996:

  • $25,560 (1996 Buick Roadmaster 4DR Sedan)
  • $27,575 (1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4DR Wagon)
  • $27,490 (1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 4DR Sedan)

Shipping prices

  • $575 (1993-1994 models)
  • $585 (1995 models)
  • $590 (1996 models)

Gallery

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