1983 Buick Riviera Convertible Convertible
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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 1983 Buick Riviera Convertible Convertible is a 125-hp 4.1-liter V6 convertible with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,960 MSRP.
It makes 125 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 205 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.
The Riviera Convertible measures 206.6 inches long on a 114.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,795 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,960 ($81,446 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V6, OHV |
| Displacement | 4.1 L |
| Horsepower | 125 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 205 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 206.6 in |
| Width | 72.8 in |
| Height | 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in |
| Front Track | 59.3 in |
| Rear Track | 60 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,795 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Buick Riviera Convertible Convertible 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Buick RIVIERA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 15, 1982 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
DURING WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION, THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR IN THE WIPER MOTOR RELAY MAY OVERHEAT.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY BY REMOVING THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 82V110000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1983 Buick RIVIERA
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Buick RIVIERA (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 BUICK RIVIERA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.