1997 Buick Riviera specs & colors

2dr Car

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Light Gray

Jadestone

Adriatic Blue

Bordeaux Red

Taupe

Packages

PRESTIGE OPT PKG

$1,065

Starting MSRP

driver lighted vanity mirror
theft deterrent system
cornering lamps

BASE OPT PKG

$0

Starting MSRP

base vehicle only

Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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Front Wheel Size	16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear 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

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

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

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

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

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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