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Buick Riviera

General information

ModelBuick Riviera
Year1996
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating78.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3789 ccm (231.20 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3789 ccm (231.20 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power205.00 PS (151 kW or 202 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque312.00 Nm (31.8 kgf-m or 230.1 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.4:1
Bore x stroke96.5 x 86.4 mm (3.8 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1206 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5180 litres (1,369 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (468.5 inches)
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1700 kg (3,747.9 pounds)
Overall length5270 mm (207.5 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2820 mm (111.0 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)
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