Buick Riviera seventh generation
The Buick Riviera seventh generation (1986–1993): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States.
Model codes: E-body
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 5,200–5,285 mm Traficom | – | 4,770–5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,820–2,030 mm Traficom | – | 1,821–1,857 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,344–1,361 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | – | 2,743 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | – | – | 1,501 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,560–2,020 kg Traficom | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,030–2,265 kg Traficom | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4–6 Traficom | – | – |
| Doors | 2 Traficom | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 396 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,803 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
58 complaints for model years 1986–1993. 7 crashes · 1 fire · 7 injuries · 1 death
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 3 versions of the Buick Riviera seventh generation
United States 3 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1993(FFS), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1986–1987(FFS) | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.