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1997 Buick Riviera Base
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$2,501-$4,521
Current Listing Price
Overview
| Seats | 6 |
| Door Count | 2 |
| Engine | 205-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic w/OD |
| Drivetrain | |
| Combined MPG | 23 |
| Warranty | Bumper-to-Bumper, 36 mo/36,000 mi |
Colors
Exterior (12)
Interior (5)
Specifications
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
| Engine | 205-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 (regular gas) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic w/OD |
| Engine | 240-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 (premium) |
| Engine | 3.8L V-6 OHV 205hp |
| Engine torque | 230 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM |
| Block heater | |
| HD battery | |
| Transmission electronic control | |
| Engine horsepower | 205-hp @ 5,200RPM |
| Automatic transmission | 4 speed |
| Engine bore x stroke | 3.80" x 3.40" |
| Recommended fuel | regular unleaded |
| Battery run down protection | |
| Sequential multi-point fuel injection | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20 gal. |
| Turbo/supercharged | |
| Fuel economy city | 19 mpg |
| # of valves | 12 |
| Transmission oil cooler | |
| 4 speed automatic transmission | |
| Engine liters | 3.8 |
| Cylinder configuration | V-6 |
| Overdrive | |
| Transmission lock-up torque converter | |
| Stainless steel exhaust | |
| Axle ratio | 3.05 |
| Fuel economy highway | 28 mpg |
| Adjustable front head restraints | |
| Daytime running lights | |
| Security system | |
| 4 wheel disc brakes | |
| Panic alarm | |
| Power door locks | |
| Immobilizer | |
| Traction control | |
| ABS | |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| ABS brakes | |
| Dual front impact airbags |
| Wheelbase | 113.8" |
| Front legroom | 42.6" |
| Cruising RPM | 1 |
| Front headroom | 38.2" |
| Maximum interior cargo volume | 17.4 cu.ft. |
| Front hiproom | 54.5" |
| Rear hiproom | 52.7" |
| Engine horsepower | 205hp @ 5,200RPM |
| Engine bore x stroke | 96.5mm x 86.4mm (3.80" x 3.40") |
| Passenger volume | 98.6 cu.ft. |
| Interior cargo volume | 17.4 cu.ft. |
| Front tread | 62.5" |
| Front shoulder room | 57.8" |
| Rear headroom | 36.2" |
| Engine torque | 230 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM |
| Exterior body width | 75.0" |
| Towing capacity | 454kg (1,000lbs) |
| Turning radius | 19.5' |
| Max trailer weight | 1,000 lbs. |
| Rear shoulder room | 57.8" |
| Rear legroom | 37.1" |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lbs. |
| Engine displacement | 231 cu.in. |
| Exterior length | 207.2" |
| Exterior height | 54.6" |
| Rear tread | 62.6" |
| Alloy wheels | |
| Rack and pinion steering | |
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| Auto-leveling suspension | |
| Front tires | 225/60SR16.0 |
| Chrome wheels | |
| Speed-sensing steering | |
| Rear tires | 225/60SR16.0 |
| Power steering | |
| Rear anti-roll bar | |
| Four wheel independent suspension |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Chrome grille | |
| Body-color or chrome door handles | |
| Body-colored bumpers | |
| Grille | chrome |
| Front bumper rub strip | |
| Power door mirrors | |
| Rear cargo | trunk |
| Bodyside moldings | |
| Chrome side window moldings | |
| Front licence plate bracket | |
| Rocker panel extensions | |
| Body-color or chrome door mirrors | |
| Wheel well moldings |
| Door mirror memory | |
| Underseat ducts | |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| Passenger door bin | |
| Driver door bin | |
| Overhead console | |
| Power sunroof | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Illuminated passenger vanity mirror | |
| 1-touch down | |
| Passenger auxiliary visor | |
| Illuminated driver vanity mirror | |
| Covered floor storage | |
| Sunroof sunshade | |
| Glass sunroof | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Garage door transmitter | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Full floor console | |
| Memory seat | |
| Front dual zone A/C | |
| Front cupholder | |
| Driver auxiliary visor | |
| Automatic temperature control | |
| Driver's footrest | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 2 |
| Power windows | |
| Retained accessory power | |
| Locking glove box | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Cruise control | |
| Overhead console storage | |
| Memory settings | 2 |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Illuminated entry | |
| Remote trunk/hatch/door controls | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Door mirror memory | |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| Overhead console | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Illuminated passenger vanity mirror | |
| 1-touch down | |
| Illuminated driver vanity mirror | |
| Trunk/hatch/door FOB controls | |
| Garage door transmitter | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Front dual zone A/C | |
| Full floor console | |
| Automatic temperature control | |
| Power windows | |
| Retained accessory power | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 2 |
| Memory seats | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Cruise control | |
| Manual sunshade | |
| Front cupholders | |
| Memory settings | 2 |
| Power glass sunroof | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Illuminated entry | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Passenger fore/aft adjustment | |
| Max seating capacity | 6 |
| Front seats | bench |
| Height adjustable driver seat | |
| Full headliner | |
| Cloth door panel trim | |
| Cloth upholstery | |
| Floor mats | |
| Number of driver seat adjustments | 8 |
| 6-way power driver seat | |
| Driver lumbar support | |
| Rear bench seat | |
| Reclining driver seat | |
| Front center armrest | w/storage |
| Carpeted cargo space | |
| Rear seat center armrest | |
| Reclining passenger seat | |
| Cargo space floor | carpet |
| 6-way power passenger seat | |
| Front bench seat | |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Leather steering wheel | |
| Power driver seat | |
| Front bucket seats | |
| Max. seating capacity of 5 | |
| Driver fore/aft adjustment | |
| Max. seating capacity of 6 | |
| Number of passenger seat adjustments | 8 |
| Height adjustable passenger seat | |
| Power passenger seat | |
| Heated front seats | |
| Carpet on lower door panel | |
| Full carpet floor covering |
| Primary monitor touchscreen | |
| AM/FM radio | |
| In-dash CD changer | |
| Radio | |
| Speakers | 6 |
| Seek-scan | |
| Cassette | |
| 6 speakers | |
| Power antenna | |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | |
| CD player |
| Low washer fluid warning | |
| Delay-off headlights | |
| Battery warning | |
| Cornering lights | |
| PRND display in dash | |
| Low fuel warning | |
| Lights on warning | |
| Fully automatic headlights | |
| Center high mounted stop light | |
| Rear reading lights | |
| Underhood light | |
| Front reading lights | |
| Low oil level warning | |
| Water temp gauge | |
| Key warning | |
| Door ajar warning | |
| Tinted windows | |
| Compass | |
| Variably intermittent wipers | |
| Trip odometer | |
| Aero-composite headlamps | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Tachometer | |
| Light tinted windows | |
| Oil pressure warning |
| Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles) | 72/100,000 |
| Basic warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Major components warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Accessories warranty (months/miles) | 96/80,000 |
| Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles) | 36 /36,000 |
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