1998 Buick Riviera specs & colors

2dr Car

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MSRP
2dr Cpe
$32,500
$32,500
Starting MSRP
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1998 Buick Riviera

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 5 seats
  • 240.0-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 207.2" length, 54.6" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Medium Blue
Light Gray
Light Autumn Green
Bordeaux Red
Taupe

Packages

  • PRESTIGE OPT PKG

    $1,145

    Starting MSRP

    • driver lighted vanity mirror
    • theft deterrent system
    • cornering lamps
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    $1,145

    Starting MSRP

    • driver lighted vanity mirror
    • theft deterrent system
    • cornering lamps
    • painted body-side stripe
    • dual front seat pwr lumbar
    • inside/driver outside auto day/night rearview mirrors
    • traction control system,steering wheel mounted radio controls
    • universal garage door opener
  • BASE OPT PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle only

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Supercharged Gas V6
MPG
18 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
240 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.85 x 1.26 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4 Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.94 x 0.43 in

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
280 @ 3600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
240 @ 5200
Displacement
3.8L/231
Engine Type
Supercharged Gas V6
Transmission Options
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
18 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
13.2 qts

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
T125/70R16
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 4 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
P225/60R16
Spare Wheel Material
Not Available
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,699 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal

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