1993 Buick Riviera specifications

1993 Buick Riviera data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2745 mm 108.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1520 mm 59.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1520 mm 59.8 inches
Length 5035 mm 198.2 inches
Width 1855 mm 73 inches
Height 1345 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 1590 kg 3505 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 71 litres 15.6 [18.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code L27
Cylinders V 6 in 90° vee
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
(SAE)
172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
298 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm)
at 3200 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
33.4 kW/litre
45.5 ps/litre
44.8 bhp/litre
0.73 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
78.61 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system Bosch fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 987.8 kPa (143.3 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 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 197 km/h (122 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
108.4 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
79.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
106.92 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.54 kg/kW
20.95 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 transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6J x 15
Wheel size rear 6J x 15
Tyres front 205/70 R 15
Tyres rear 205/70 R 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 278 mm
Rear brake diameter 281 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.7
Final drive ratio 3.06
general
Carfolio.com ID204039
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 34.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1993 Buick Riviera added 2009-09-17.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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