1998 Buick Riviera specifications

1998 Buick Riviera data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2891 mm 113.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1588 mm 62.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1590 mm 62.6 inches
Length 5263 mm 207.2 inches
Width 1905 mm 75 inches
Height 1387 mm 54.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight 1678 kg 3699 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70.1 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type supercharged petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
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 243 PS (240 bhp) (179 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 380 Nm (280 ft·lb) (38.8 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output 47.2 kW/litre
64.2 ps/litre
63.3 bhp/litre
1.04 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 100.24 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system SMPFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1259.6 kPa (182.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 631.83 cc
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor
Intercooler
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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
145.02 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
106.66 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
143.03 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.38 kg/kW
15.66 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6½ x 16
Wheel size rear 6½ x 16
Tyres front Goodyear Eagle LS P225/60 R 16
Tyres rear Goodyear Eagle LS P225/60 R 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.7
Final drive ratio 2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID713922
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 34.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 Buick Riviera added 2021-01-02.
Last modified 2021-01-02.

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