1989 Buick Riviera specifications

1989 Buick Riviera data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 5037 mm 198.3 inches
Width 1821 mm 71.7 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.84
Kerb weight 1553 kg 3424 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code L27
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3.8 litre
3791 cc
(231.341 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.5 × 86.4 mm
3.8 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 167 PS (165 bhp) (123 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque 285 Nm (210 ft·lb) (29.1 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 32.5 kW/litre
44.1 ps/litre
43.5 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 75.18 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 944.7 kPa (137 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 631.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
107.72 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
79.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
106.25 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.62 kg/kW
21.08 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID17996
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 34.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1989 Buick Riviera added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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