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MSRP
- 2dr Cpe $33,820
1999 Buick Riviera specs & colors
2dr Car
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
PRESTIGE OPT PKG
$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
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 4 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 970 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 240 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 280 @ 3600 |
| Engine Type | Supercharged Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8L/231 |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 499.50 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 18 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 27 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 333.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.92 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.39 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.71 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.93 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.57 |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Semi Trailing Arm |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.85 x 1.26 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4 Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.94 x 0.43 in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.5 |
| Steering Type | Power |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 40.9 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.1 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.15 |
| Front Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/70R16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3699 lbs |
| Second Leg Room | 37.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.2 in |
| Trunk Volume | 17.4 ft³ |
| Front Leg Room | 42.6 in |
| Track Width, Front | 62.5 in |
| Second Hip Room | 52.7 in |
| Passenger Volume | 99.5 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 38.2 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 75.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.8 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.8 in |
| Liftover Height | 31.7 in |
| Length, Overall | 207.2 in |
| Front Hip Room | 54.5 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.6 in |
| Height, Overall | 54.6 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Storage-inc: glovebox/garage door opener compartment, coinholder, cupholders cassette/compact disc storage, trash receptacle | Standard |
| Inside hood lock release | Standard |
| Dual automatic comfortemp climate control air conditioner | Standard |
| HD engine/transmission cooling | Standard |
| Flash-to-pass signal lever | Standard |
| P225/60R16 all-season touring SBR BSW Eagle GA tires | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Aux pwr outlet | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Trunk convenience net | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Theft deterrent system-inc: central unlocking & starter interrupt | Standard |
| Stainless steel dual exhaust | Standard |
| HD Delco Freedom II Plus battery w/rundown protection | Standard |
| Steering wheel-mounted radio controls | Standard |
| Full trunk trim | Standard |
| Gas hood support struts | Standard |
| Cornering lamps | Standard |
| PASS-Key II theft deterrent system | Standard |
| Front/rear carpet savers | Standard |
| Pwr antenna | Standard |
| 2.93 transaxle ratio | Standard |
| Instrumentation cluster w/speedometer, tachometer, coolant temp/ trip odometer/oil level/low fuel/washer fluid indicators | Standard |
| Full length operating console w/storage armrest & dual cupholders | Standard |
| Heated driver/passenger seats | Standard |
| Twilight Sentinel headlamp control | Standard |
| Pwr door locks w/delayed locking, lockout protection, memory feature | Standard |
| Delayed entry/exit lighting w/theater dimming | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| (6) Concert sound II speakers | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc, cassette, auto tone control-inc: seek-scan, digital clock, auto-reverse, music search | Standard |
| Electrochromic day/night inside rearview mirror w/compass | Standard |
| 4-wheel independent suspension w/auto level control | Standard |
| Acoustical pkg | Standard |
| 2-speed windshield wipers w/low speed delay feature | Standard |
| Front/rear plush carpeting | Standard |
| 3.8L (231) SFI V6 Series II supercharged engine | Standard |
| Retained accessory pwr | Standard |
| Front auxiliary pwr receptacle | Standard |
| Rear seat comfortemp air conditioning | Standard |
| Pwr front/rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver-side express down | Standard |
| 20.0 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Lights-inc: front ashtray, trunk, instrument panel courtesy, glove box, engine compartment, door courtesy/floodlight, front/rear/trunk courtesy lamps | Standard |
| Dual lighted visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| (4) 16" aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Clear coat paint | Standard |
| Solar-Ray solar control glass | Standard |
| (2) rear coat hooks | Standard |
| Memory controls-inc: driver/front passenger seat, mirrors | Standard |
| Supplemental extendable front sunshades | Standard |
| (2) rear rail assist handles | Standard |
| Leather bucket seats w/6-way pwr, dual pwr seatback recliners, dual pwr lumbar | Standard |
| Speed variable magnetic assist steering | Standard |
| Fuel cap holder | Standard |
| Moldings-inc: protective body-color body side, belt reveal, wheel opening, rocker panel | Standard |
| Universal transmitter garage door opener | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Dual horns | Standard |
| Grille mounted hood ornament | Standard |
| Electric remote fuel filler door release | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Standard |
| City 18/hwy 27 (3.8L supercharged engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Electric remote trunk lock release w/security switch | Standard |
| Dual deluxe body-color electric heated, remote outside rearview mirrors w/ driver-side electrochromic mirror | Standard |
| Tilt-wheel adjustable steering column | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | Standard |
| Electric remote keyless entry w/security feedback, perimeter lighting, instant alarm | Standard |
| Front/side window defogger outlets | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Electric rear window defogger | Standard |
| Front/rear shoulder/lap safety belts (outboard position) w/front shoulder belt comfort adjuster | Standard |
| Electronic warning tones-inc: seat belt, ignition key, turn signal on, parking brake on | Standard |
| Composite tungsten halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Cornering lamps | Standard |
| Electronic speed control | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Rear slide-in license plate holder | Standard |
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