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1997 Buick Riviera specs & colors

MSRP
2dr Cpe
$30,110
$30,110
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Buick Riviera

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Light Gray
Jadestone
Adriatic Blue
Bordeaux Red
Taupe

Packages

  • $1,065

    Starting MSRP

    • driver lighted vanity mirror
    • theft deterrent system
    • cornering lamps
    See more detail
    • 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
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle only

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
240 hp
205 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
10.83 x 1.27 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.94 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
970
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

205 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.8L/231
Displacement
230 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V6
Engine Type
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
13.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

58 in
Front Shoulder Room
114 in
Wheelbase
33 in
Liftover Height
43 in
Front Leg Room
63 in
Track Width, Front
38 in
Front Head Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Height, Overall
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
53 in
Second Hip Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
207 in
Length, Overall
36 in
Second Head Room
63 in
Track Width, Rear
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
6
Passenger Capacity
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance

Steering

16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Power
Steering Type
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Semi Trailing Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
T135/70R15
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
15 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,706 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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