1997 Buick Riviera specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe
- $30,110
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Light Gray
Jadestone
Adriatic Blue
Bordeaux Red
Taupe
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
$1,065
Starting MSRP
- driver lighted vanity mirror
- theft deterrent system
- cornering lamps
See more detail $1,065
Starting MSRP
- driver lighted vanity mirror
- theft deterrent system
- cornering lamps
- painted body-side stripe
- driver seat pwr lumbar
- inside/driver outside auto day/ night rearview mirrors
- traction control system,steering wheel mounted radio controls
- universal garage door opener
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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240 hp
205 hp Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
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10.83 x 1.27 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10.94 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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970
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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205 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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3.8L/231
Displacement
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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13.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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207 in
Length, Overall
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
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33 in
Liftover Height
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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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6
Passenger Capacity
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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55 in
Height, Overall
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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38 in
Front Head Room
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114 in
Wheelbase
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Steering
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Power
Steering Type
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Semi Trailing Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
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P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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T135/70R15
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,706 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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