Buick Riviera E-body FWD
Eighth generation · 1986–1993 · 8 model years · 2 trims
Unverified
Photo: 1990 Buick Riviera in white, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1990 Buick Riviera, front left, 08-30-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Buick Riviera -- 07-23-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1987 Buick Riviera in Silver, rear left side by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1990 Buick Riviera, rear left, 08-30-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1990 Buick Riviera in white, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Buick Riviera, front left, 08-30-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Riviera -- 07-23-2009 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Buick Riviera in Silver, rear left side by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Buick Riviera, rear left, 08-30-2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/25 (20) | $26,920 |
| 1992 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 16/24 (19) | $26,015 |
| 1991 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 16/24 (19) | $25,645 |
| 1990 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 16/25 (19) | $23,590 |
| 1989 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $22,975 |
| 1988 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $22,140 |
| T Type Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $23,905 |
| 1987 | |||||||
| T Type Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 16/25 (19) | $19,166 |
| Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 16/25 (19) | $20,837 |
| 1986 | |||||||
| Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/27 (20) | $20,331 |
| T Type Coupe · Coupe | 3.8L V6 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/27 (20) | $22,077 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | — |
| 1992 | 2 | — |
| 1991 | 1 | — |
| 1990 | 5 | — |
| 1989 | 3 | — |
| 1988 | 1 | — |
| 1987 | 2 | — |
| 1986 | 2 | — |
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.