General information
BrandBuick
Model Riviera
Generation Riviera
Modification (Engine) 3.8 i V6 Supercharged (243 Hp)
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.1 l/100 km 17.96 US mpg21.56 UK mpg7.63 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg32.47 UK mpg11.49 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 6.8 sec
Maximum speed 175 km/h 108.74 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.9 kg/Hp, 145.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.4 kg/Nm, 226.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 243 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 64.1 Hp/l
Torque 380 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 280.27 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code L67
Engine displacement 3791 cm3 231.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio 8.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Mechanical supercharging (Compressor)
Engine oil capacity 4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Coolant 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1675 kg 3692.74 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 495 l 17.48 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5260 mm 207.09 in.
Width 1910 mm 75.2 in.
Height 1390 mm 54.72 in.
Wheelbase 2890 mm 113.78 in.
Front track 1590 mm 62.6 in.
Rear (Back) track 1580 mm 62.2 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/60 R16
Wheel rims size16