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Specifications

Buick Riviera

Buick Riviera factory specifications: 268 sourced across 36 model years, 1963–1999.

268 specifications · 267 sources

Burgundy 1963 Buick Riviera two-door hardtop, front three-quarter, at a car show
1963 Buick Riviera hardtop Photo: Sicnag, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

1963

MeasureValueApplies to
Wheelbase 117 in Riviera
Overall length 208 in Riviera
Shipping weight 3,998 lb Riviera 4747
Curb weight (test car) 4,192 lb Motor Trend test car
Standard axle ratio 3.23 :1 Riviera
Optional axle ratios 2.78, 3.36, 3.58, 3.91, 4.45 :1 Riviera
Curb weight 4,190 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 117 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 60.0 / 59.0 in Riviera
Overall length 208 in Riviera
Width 76.3 in Riviera
Height 53 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) 7.10x15 Riviera

1964

MeasureValueApplies to
Standard axle ratio 3.07 :1 Riviera
Shipping weight 3,951 lb Riviera 4747
Curb weight 4,200 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 117 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 60.0 / 59.0 in Riviera
Overall length 208 in Riviera
Width 76.6 in Riviera
Height 53 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) 7.10x15,7.60x15 Riviera

1965

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 4,166 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 117 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 60.0 / 59.0 in Riviera
Overall length 208 in Riviera
Width 76.6 in Riviera
Height 53 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) 8.45x15,8.85x15 Riviera

1966

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 4,180 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 119 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 63.4 / 63.0 in Riviera
Overall length 211.2 in Riviera
Width 78.8 in Riviera
Height 53.4 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) 8.45x15 Riviera

1967

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 4,420 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 119 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 63.4 / 63.0 in Riviera
Overall length 211.2 in Riviera
Width 78.8 in Riviera
Height 53.4 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) 8.45x15 Riviera

1968

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 4,222 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 119 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 63.4 / 63.0 in Riviera
Overall length 215.2 in Riviera
Width 78.8 in Riviera
Height 53.4 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) 8.45x15 Riviera

1969

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 4,200 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 119 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 63.4 / 63.0 in Riviera
Overall length 215.2 in Riviera
Width 78.8 in Riviera
Height 53.2 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) 8.55x15 Riviera

1970

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 4,351 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 119 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 63.4 / 63.0 in Riviera
Overall length 215.2 in Riviera
Width 79.3 in Riviera
Height 53.6 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) H78x15 Riviera
Rear axle ratio (standard / GS) 2.78 / 3.42 :1 Riviera

1971

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 4,435 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 122 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 63.6 / 64.0 in Riviera
Overall length 217.4 in Riviera
Width 79.9 in Riviera
Height 54 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) H78x15 Riviera

1972

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 4,502 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 122 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 63.6 / 64.0 in Riviera
Overall length 218.3 in Riviera
Width 79.9 in Riviera
Height 54 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) H78x15 Riviera
Torque, standard 455 (WF) / GS 455 (WA) 375 lb-ft at 2800 rpm (standard); GS peak also at 2800 rpm Riviera 455

1973

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 5,047 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 122 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 63.6 / 64.0 in Riviera
Overall length 223.4 in Riviera
Width 79.9 in Riviera
Height 54 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) HR70x15 Riviera

1974

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 5,035 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 122 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 63.6 / 64.0 in Riviera
Overall length 226.4 in Riviera
Width 80 in Riviera
Height 54 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) JR78x15 Riviera

1975

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 5,002 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 122 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 63.6 / 64.0 in Riviera
Overall length 223 in Riviera
Width 80 in Riviera
Height 54 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) JR78x15 Riviera

1976

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 4,810 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 122 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 63.6 / 64.0 in Riviera
Overall length 218.6 in Riviera
Width 80 in Riviera
Height 54 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) JR78x15 Riviera

1977

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,950 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 115.9 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 62.2 / 60.7 in Riviera
Overall length 218.2 in Riviera
Width 74.6 in Riviera
Height 54.6 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) GR78x15 Riviera
Fuel economy rating (as stated by ROA) 17 mpg standard engine; 18 mpg optional engines Riviera

1978

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,900 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 115.9 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 61.8 / 60.7 in Riviera
Overall length 218.2 in Riviera
Width 74.4 in Riviera
Height 55 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) GR78x15 Riviera

1979

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,770 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 114 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.3 / 60.0 in Riviera
Overall length 206 in Riviera
Width 70.5 in Riviera
Height 54.3 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) GR70x15 Riviera

1980

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,774 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 114 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.3 / 60.0 in Riviera
Overall length 206 in Riviera
Width 70.7 in Riviera
Height 54.3 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/75-15 Riviera

1981

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,673 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 114 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.3 / 60.0 in Riviera
Overall length 206 in Riviera
Width 71.5 in Riviera
Height 54.3 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/75-15 Riviera

1982

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,708 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 114 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.3 / 60.0 in Riviera
Overall length 206 in Riviera
Width 72.8 in Riviera
Height 54.3 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/75-15 Riviera

1983

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,699 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 114 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.3 / 60.0 in Riviera
Overall length 206 in Riviera
Width 72.8 in Riviera
Height 54.3 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/75-15 Riviera

1984

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,697 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 114 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.3 / 60.0 in Riviera
Overall length 206 in Riviera
Width 72.8 in Riviera
Height 54.3 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/75-15 Riviera

1985

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,697 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 114 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.3 / 60.0 in Riviera
Overall length 206 in Riviera
Width 72.8 in Riviera
Height 54.3 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/75-15 Riviera

1986

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,298 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 108 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.9 / 59.9 in Riviera
Overall length 187.2 in Riviera
Width 71.7 in Riviera
Height 53.5 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/70R14, P215/60R15 Riviera

1987

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,298 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 108 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.9 / 59.9 in Riviera
Overall length 187.2 in Riviera
Width 71.7 in Riviera
Height 53.5 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/70R14, P215/60R15 Riviera

1988

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,298 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 108 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.9 / 59.9 in Riviera
Overall length 187.2 in Riviera
Width 71.7 in Riviera
Height 53.5 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/70R14, P215/65R15 Riviera
Weight (ROA Evolution) 3,364 lb Riviera

1989

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,364 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 108 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.9 / 59.9 in Riviera
Overall length 198.3 in Riviera
Width 71.6 in Riviera
Height 53.5 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/70R15, P215/65R15 Riviera
Engine (ROA Evolution) 3.8 litre V-6, 165 bhp at 4800 rpm, 210 lb-ft; compression 8.5:1 Riviera

1990

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,497 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 108 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.9 / 59.9 in Riviera
Overall length 198.3 in Riviera
Width 71.6 in Riviera
Height 53.5 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/70R15, P215/65R15 Riviera

1991

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,497 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 108 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.9 / 59.9 in Riviera
Overall length 198.3 in Riviera
Width 71.6 in Riviera
Height 53.5 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/70R15, P215/65R15 Riviera

1992

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,497 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 108 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.9 / 59.9 in Riviera
Overall length 198.3 in Riviera
Width 71.6 in Riviera
Height 53.5 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/70R15, P215/65R15 Riviera

1993

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,497 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 108 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 59.9 / 59.9 in Riviera
Overall length 198.3 in Riviera
Width 71.6 in Riviera
Height 53.5 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P205/70R15, P215/65R15 Riviera
Rear axle ratio 3.06 :1 Riviera

1995

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,788 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 113.8 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 62.5 / 62.6 in Riviera
Overall length 207 in Riviera
Width 75 in Riviera
Height 55.2 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P225/60R16 Riviera
Rear axle ratio 3.05 :1 Riviera
Torque, 3800 Series II / supercharged 3800 230 / 275 lb-ft Riviera

1996

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,788 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 113.8 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 62.5 / 62.6 in Riviera
Overall length 207 in Riviera
Width 75 in Riviera
Height 55.2 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P225/60R16 Riviera

1997

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,788 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 113.8 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 62.5 / 62.6 in Riviera
Overall length 207 in Riviera
Width 75 in Riviera
Height 55.2 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P225/60R16 Riviera

1998

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,788 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 113.8 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 62.5 / 62.6 in Riviera
Overall length 207 in Riviera
Width 75 in Riviera
Height 55.2 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P225/60R16 Riviera

1999

MeasureValueApplies to
Curb weight 3,788 lb Riviera
Wheelbase 113.8 in Riviera
Track, front / rear 62.5 / 62.6 in Riviera
Overall length 207 in Riviera
Width 75 in Riviera
Height 55.2 in Riviera
Tire size (standard, option) P225/60R16 Riviera

Each year's heading links to that model year's full fact sheet. Specification labels are carried as recorded and not normalized across years, so the same measure may be worded differently from one year to the next.