1999 Buick Riviera specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe
- $33,820
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Medium Blue
Light Gray
Light Autumn Green
Bordeaux Red
Taupe
Packages
$1,340
Starting MSRP
- driver lighted vanity mirror
- theft deterrent system
- cornering lamps
See more detail $1,340
Starting MSRP
- driver lighted vanity mirror
- theft deterrent system
- cornering lamps
- painted body-side stripe
- dual front pwr lumbar support
- electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass,steering wheel mounted radio controls
- universal garage door opener,heated front seats
- memory feature for seats/mirrors
Specifications
Highlights
Supercharged Gas V6
Engine Type
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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240 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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11.85 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
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10.94 x 0.43 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Electrical
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
970
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
240 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
3.8L/231
Displacement
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280 @ 3600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
Supercharged Gas V6
Engine Type
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4-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
|
18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
|
13.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
63 in
Track Width, Front
|
37 in
Second Leg Room
|
207 in
Length, Overall
|
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
55 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
38 in
Front Head Room
|
53 in
Second Hip Room
|
36 in
Second Head Room
|
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
32 in
Liftover Height
|
55 in
Front Hip Room
|
114 in
Wheelbase
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
100 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
43 in
Front Leg Room
|
63 in
Track Width, Rear
|
Steering
Power
Steering Type
|
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
Suspension
Semi Trailing Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
|
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Tires & Wheels
P225/60R16
Front Tire Size
|
16 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
P225/60R16
Rear Tire Size
|
T125/70R16
Spare Tire Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
|
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
|
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
|
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
Weight & Capacity
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
3,699 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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