1997 Buick Riviera specs & colors

2dr Car

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$30,110

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Light Gray

Jadestone

Adriatic Blue

Bordeaux Red

Taupe

Packages

BASE OPT PKG

$0

Starting MSRP

base vehicle only

PRESTIGE OPT PKG

$1,065

Starting MSRP

driver lighted vanity mirror
theft deterrent system
cornering lamps

Specifications

Cruising Range - City	380.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	28 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	19 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	560.00 mi

First Gear Ratio (:1)	2.92
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Trans Type	4
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.70
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.57

Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Brake ABS System	4 Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.94 x 0.43 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.83 x 1.27 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake Type	Power
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes

Track Width, Front	62.5 in
Passenger Capacity	6
Trunk Volume	17.4 ft³
Wheelbase	113.8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	75.0 in
Second Hip Room	52.7 in
Front Shoulder Room	57.8 in
Second Head Room	36.2 in
Front Leg Room	42.6 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.4 in
Front Hip Room	54.5 in
Height, Overall	54.6 in
Front Head Room	38.2 in
Passenger Volume	98.6 ft³
Liftover Height	32.9 in
Second Shoulder Room	57.8 in
Track Width, Rear	62.6 in
Length, Overall	207.2 in
Second Leg Room	37.1 in

Dual automatic comfortemp climate control air conditioner	Standard
(4) 16" aluminum wheels	Standard
Front/rear plush carpeting	Standard
Front auxiliary pwr receptacle	Standard
Rear seat comfortemp air conditioning	Standard
Speed variable magnetic assist steering	Standard
Composite tungsten halogen headlamps	Standard
Dual 6-way pwr seats	Standard
Pwr front/rear disc brakes	Standard
(2) rear rail assist handles	Standard
Anti-lock brakes	Standard
Front/side window defogger outlets	Standard
Storage-inc: glovebox/garage door opener compartment, coinholder, cupholders cassette/compact disc storage, trash receptacle	Standard
Grille mounted hood ornament	Standard
Front/rear shoulder/lap safety belts (outboard position) w/front shoulder belt comfort adjuster	Standard
City 19/hwy 28 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
Moldings-inc: protective body-color body side, belt reveal, wheel opening, rocker panel	Standard
4-wheel independent suspension w/auto level control	Standard
ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc, cassette, auto tone control-inc: seek-scan, digital clock, auto-reverse, music search	Standard
2-speed windshield wipers w/low-speed delay feature	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Inside hood lock release	Standard
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)	Standard
Acoustical pkg	Standard
Flash-to-pass signal lever	Standard
Clear coat paint	Standard
Fuel cap holder	Standard
Dual horns	Standard
Retained accessory pwr	Standard
3.05 transaxle ratio	Standard
(2) rear coat hooks	Standard
Electronic speed control	Standard
Supplemental extendable front sunshades	Standard
3.8L (231) SFI V6 Series II engine	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	Standard
HD Delco Freedom II Plus battery w/rundown protection	Standard
Electric remote fuel filler door release	Standard
Passenger lighted visor vanity mirror	Standard
Manual day/night inside rearview mirror	Standard
Lights-inc: front ashtray, trunk, instrument panel courtesy, glove box, engine compartment, door courtesy/floodlight, front/rear/trunk courtesy lamps	Standard
Stainless steel dual exhaust	Standard
City 18/hwy 27 (3.8L supercharged engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
Solar-Ray solar control glass	Standard
Pwr door locks w/delayed locking, lockout protection, memory feature	Standard
(6) Concert sound II speakers	Standard
Electric remote trunk lock release w/security switch	Standard
Rear slide-in license plate holder	Standard
Electric rear window defogger	Standard
Pwr windows w/driver-side express down	Standard
Twilight sentinel headlamp control	Standard
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD	Standard
Full trunk trim	Standard
PASS-Key II theft deterrent system	Standard
Electronic warning tones-inc: seat belt, ignition key, headlamps on, turn signal on, parking brake on	Standard
Anti-lock brakes	Standard
Front/rear carpet savers	Standard
Tilt-wheel adjustable steering column	Standard
Trunk convenience net	Standard
Front wheel drive	Standard
Gas hood support struts	Standard
Pwr antenna	Standard
HD engine/transmission cooling	Standard
Cloth 55/45 split bench seat w/dual pwr seatback recliners, front storage	Standard
Dual deluxe body-color electric remote outside rearview mirrors	Standard
Instrumentation cluster w/speedometer, tachometer, coolant temp/ trip odometer/oil level/low fuel/washer fluid indicators	Standard
Electric remote keyless entry w/security feedback, perimeter lighting, instant alarm	Standard
Delayed entry/exit lighting w/theater dimming	Standard
20.0 gallon fuel tank	Standard
P225/60R16 all-season SBR BSW tires	Standard

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Rear Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Front Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size	15 x 4 in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material	N/A

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

Displacement	3.8L/231
Engine Type	Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	230 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	205 @ 5200

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

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	20.0 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	15.51
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	39.1 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.15
Steering Type	Power
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	40.8 ft

Rear Tire Size	P225/60R16
Spare Tire Size	T135/70R15
Front Tire Size	P225/60R16

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1000 lbs

1997 Buick Riviera specs & colors

2dr Car

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