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Generation 6

Buick Riviera Coupe

09.1978 - 11.1985 · United States

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Generation 6

Z57, Y57

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Buick Riviera, Generation 6, USA market. This overview covers 20 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1978 - 11.1985). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 20 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
GM Buick LC4, GM Buick LM9, GM Oldsmobile LF9, GM Oldsmobile LV2, GM Oldsmobile Rocket 350
Engine displacement, cc
3791–5737
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 3, Automatic 4
Wheelbase, mm
2896
Ground clearance, mm
140
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel

Specifications and technical details

20 versions

3.8 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Buick LM9 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.8 AT RivieraBase grade 09.1978 - 09.1980
3.8 AT Riviera S TypeTop grade 09.1978 - 09.1980

5.7 L, 160 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Oldsmobile Rocket 350 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
5.7 AT RivieraBase grade 09.1978 - 09.1980
5.7 AT Riviera S TypeTop grade 09.1978 - 09.1980

3.8 L, 180 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Buick LM9 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.8 AT RivieraBase grade 09.1980 - 09.1981
3.8 AT Riviera S TypeTop grade 09.1980 - 09.1981

4.1 L, 125 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Buick LC4 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
4.1 AT RivieraBase grade 09.1980 - 09.1981
4.1 AT Riviera S TypeTop grade 09.1980 - 09.1981

5.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Oldsmobile LV2 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
5.0 AT RivieraBase grade 09.1980 - 09.1981
5.0 AT Riviera S TypeTop grade 09.1980 - 09.1981

5.7 L, 105 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Oldsmobile LF9 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive

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5.7D AT Riviera 09.1980 - 09.1981

3.8 L, 180 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Buick LM9 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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3.8 AT Riviera T TypeTop grade 10.1981 - 09.1983

4.1 L, 125 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Buick LC4 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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4.1 AT RivieraTop grade 10.1981 - 09.1984

5.0 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Oldsmobile LV2 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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5.0 AT RivieraTop grade 10.1981 - 09.1982

5.7 L, 105 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Oldsmobile LF9 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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5.7D AT Riviera 10.1981 - 09.1984
5.7D AT Riviera 10.1984 - 11.1985

5.0 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Oldsmobile LV2 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
5.0 AT Riviera 10.1982 - 09.1984
5.0 AT Riviera 10.1984 - 11.1985

3.8 L, 190 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Buick LM9 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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3.8 AT Riviera T Type 10.1983 - 09.1984

3.8 L, 200 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM Buick LM9 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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3.8 AT Riviera T Type 10.1984 - 11.1985

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