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Buick Riviera Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1979–1986) — Sixth Generation

The sixth-generation Buick Riviera coupe traded the size of earlier cars for a tidier, front-wheel-drive layout, keeping the badge's quiet comfort while making everyday driving and parking noticeably easier.

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Buick Riviera Engines and Transmissions

Each Buick Riviera engine here is a gasoline V6 or V8 paired with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, a drivetrain chosen for smoothness rather than drama. The 3.8 AT suits relaxed cruising, while the 5.0 AT trades a little economy for stronger, quieter pulling power.

Coupe — Buick Riviera Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Buick Riviera Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
3.8 ATGasoline3800 cm³185 hp136 kWAutomaticFWD
5.0 ATGasoline5033 cm³140 hp102 kWAutomaticFWD

Buick Riviera Dimensions

Coupe — Buick Riviera Dimensions

Coupe Buick Riviera Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbase
3.8 AT5232 mm2032 mm1377 mm2896 mm
5.0 AT5232 mm2032 mm1377 mm2896 mm