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Riviera
1997 Buick Riviera
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Buick
Model
Riviera
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
8th Generation
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.8 V6 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
243 hp
Power (kW)
179 kW
Displacement
3,791 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,263 mm
(207.2 in)
Width
1,905 mm
(75.0 in)
Height
1,402 mm
(55.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,891 mm
(113.8 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,588 mm
(62.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,590 mm
(62.6 in)
Turning Circle
12.4 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
919 mm
(36.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,082 mm
(42.6 in)
Leg Room, Rear
947 mm
(37.3 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,384 mm
(54.5 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,339 mm
(52.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,471 mm
(57.9 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Platform
General Motors Platforms
G Platform (FWD)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
493 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Buick
1,066 vehicles
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,471 mm
(57.9 in)
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Riviera
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Riviera Standard
1963–1999
Riviera Coupe Generations
15 of 15
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8th Generation
1995–1999
Year
1997
Powertrain
3.8 V6 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
243 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
