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Buick Riviera
1986 – 1993
United States
The Buick Riviera was in production from 1986 to 1993. It came in a single version, the 3.8 with 172 hp. Compared with the previous generation (1963 – 1965), peak power fell from 329 to 172 hp, and minimum weight went down by 316 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1986 – 1993
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power172 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed193 km/h
Fuel economy—
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 3.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 172 hp | — | 193 | Automatic, 3 Speed |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3791 cm3 (231 ci)
- Power
- 127 KW @ 4800 RPM172 HP @ 4800 RPM170 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 220 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM298 Nm @ 3200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 120 mph (193 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Automatic, 3 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Dimensions
- Length
- 198.3 in (5037 mm)
- Width
- 73.1 in (1857 mm)
- Height
- 52.9 in (1344 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108 in (2743 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3494 lbs (1585 kg)
Length5,037 mm
Width1,857 mm
Height1,344 mm
Wheelbase2,743 mm
Curb weight1,585 kg
Torque298 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.






