Buick Riviera
E-body FWD (1979–1985) · 1979–1985 · 7 model years · 9 trims
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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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/22 (17) | $17,544 |
| T Type Turbo Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/22 (17) | $18,495 |
| Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 15/22 (17) | $27,835 |
| 1984 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 13/20 (15) | $16,467 |
| T Type Turbo Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 13/20 (15) | $17,550 |
| Convertible · Convertible | 3.8L V6 turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 13/20 (15) | $26,332 |
| 1983 | |||||||
| T Type Coupe · Coupe | 3.8 L V6, OHV, turbocharged | 180 | 280 lb-ft | Automatic | FWD | — | $15,905 |
| Coupe · Coupe | 4.1 L V6, OHV | 125 | 205 lb-ft | Automatic | FWD | — | — |
| 1982 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 4.1 L V6, OHV | 125 | 205 lb-ft | Automatic Turbo-Hydra Matic | FWD | — | $14,270 |
| T-Type Turbo Coupe · Coupe | 3.8 L V6, OHV, turbocharged | 181 | 268 lb-ft | Automatic Turbo-Hydra Matic | FWD | — | — |
| 1981 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 4.1 L V6, OHV | 123 | 209 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | — | $13,515 |
| T-Type Turbo Coupe · Coupe | 3.8 L V6, OHV, turbocharged | 181 | 268 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | — | $14,520 |
| 1980 | |||||||
| Sport Coupe · Coupe | 5.0 L V8, OHV | 140 | 238 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | — | $11,923 |
| S-Type · Coupe | 5.0 L V8, OHV | 140 | 238 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | — | $12,433 |
| 1979 | |||||||
| Base | 5.7L V8 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
| S-Type Turbo | 3.8L V6 OHV Turbocharged | 170 | — | 3-speed automatic | FWD | — | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.