1979 Buick Riviera S-Type Turbo
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- Photo: 1981 Buick Riviera Coupe, front right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Buick Riviera coupe front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Riviera convertible by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Buick Riviera coupe 5 Liter V8 rear, Merrick 5.19.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Buick Riviera Coupe, rear right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Buick Riviera S-Type Turbo is a 170-hp 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 170 horsepower.
The Riviera measures 206.0 inches long on a 114.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L V6 OHV Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.5 x 86.4 mm |
| Injection Type | 4-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 206 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Buick Riviera S-Type Turbo 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 1979 Buick RIVIERA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 13, 1979 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". AN INCORRECT PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTING SPRING WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THIS MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKES.
Remedy: THE CALIPER ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 79V069000
Jan 5, 1979 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH CLEAR LAMP BULBS INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT AMBER COLORED BULBS. AS A RESULT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT", WHICH REQUIRES THAT THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS BE AMBER WHEN ILLUMINATED.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AMBER BULBS IN THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 79V002000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 BUICK RIVIERA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.