Buick Riviera Coupe
09.1978 - 11.1985 · United States
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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 versions3.8 L, 170 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
GM Buick LM9 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 AT Riviera T Type | 10.1984 - 11.1985 |
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