1977 Buick Riviera Base
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Photo: 1977 Buick Riviera (29148350124) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1977 Buick Riviera (29693444621) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: '77 Buick Riviera (Auto classique St. Lazare '10) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Riviera (B-body; 1977–1978) (1977–1978); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1977 Buick Riviera (29148350124) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Buick Riviera (29693444621) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '77 Buick Riviera (Auto classique St. Lazare '10) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1977 Buick Riviera Base is a 5.7-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Riviera measures 218.2 inches long on a 115.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.5 x 97.8 mm |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 218.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1977 Buick Riviera Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1977 Buick RIVIERA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 BUICK RIVIERA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.