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Buick Roadmaster Specs

Since 1991 the Roadmaster has kept the same length and gained 148 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 1991–1996 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 1996 Buick Roadmaster, the latest model year on record, is 216.9″ long, 79.1″ wide and 58.3″ tall on a 116.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,387 lb. At 18.1 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.

Every Buick Roadmaster generation, measured

FIG.01·Buick Roadmaster dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1991–1996216.9″79.1″57.5″115.7″4,239 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Roadmaster year by year

FIG.02·Buick Roadmaster dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1996216.9″79.1″116.1″4,387 lb2
1995216.9″79.1″116.1″4,383 lb2
1994216.9″79.1″116.1″4,383 lb2
1993216.9″79.1″115.7″4,239 lb2
1992216.9″79.1″115.7″4,239 lb2
1991216.9″79.1″115.7″4,239 lb2
ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Roadmaster on the used market

In 52 Roadmaster listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1991–1996 car is the most common: 52 of them (100%), at an average asking price of $8,520.

FIG.05·Buick Roadmaster generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
1991–199652100%$8,520125,583 mi
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Roadmaster fit

FIG.02·Buick Roadmaster — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep18.1 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft18.1 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 243 cars within 10″ of its length, the Roadmaster has a shorter wheelbase than 82%.

FIG.03·Buick Roadmaster against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 243 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width79.1″77.6″+1.5″
Wheelbase116.1″126.4″−10.3″
Curb weight4,387 lb4,817 lb−430 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1996 Roadmaster bigger than the 1995?

No. The 1996 and 1995 Roadmaster are the same size, within half an inch and 4 lb of each other.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 6 Roadmaster model years, 1991 to 1996. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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