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− | '''Buick Riviera. 1995–9 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/F, 3791 cm³ (V6 OHV),''' After a gap of one year, Buick launched its last Riviera in 1994, more substantial than predecessor: nine inches longer, 1·9 in wider, and a few hundred pounds heavier. Shared platform with [[Oldsmobile Aurora (1995–9)]]. More power to cope with the added weight, with the 3·8 delivering 205 hp; 225 hp for the supercharged model; both with decent acceleration, though the latter was thirsty. Revised supercharged engine optional from 1996, with 240 hp; this became the standard unit from the 1998 model year. Anti-lock brakes standard, optional traction control. Good steering and handling. Front bench seat standard; bucket seats optional. Keyless entry. Poor sales saw to Riviera’s cancellation mid-1999, with only ''c.'' 2,000 made in its final model year. | + | '''Buick Riviera. 1995–9 (prod. 80,241). 2-door coupé. F/F, 3791 cm³ (V6 OHV),''' After a gap of one year, Buick launched its last Riviera in 1994, more substantial than predecessor: nine inches longer, 1·9 in wider, and a few hundred pounds heavier. Clean styling by William L. Porter. Shared platform with [[Oldsmobile Aurora (1995–9)]]. More power to cope with the added weight, with the 3·8 delivering 205 hp; 225 hp for the supercharged model; both with decent acceleration, though the latter was thirsty. Revised supercharged engine optional from 1996, with 240 hp; this became the standard unit from the 1998 model year. Anti-lock brakes standard, optional traction control. Good steering and handling. Front bench seat standard; bucket seats optional. Keyless entry. Poor sales saw to Riviera’s cancellation, with only 1,956 made in its final model year. Last Riviera manufactured November 25, 1998. |
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Revision as of 09:58, 6 January 2020
Buick Riviera. 1995–9 (prod. 80,241). 2-door coupé. F/F, 3791 cm³ (V6 OHV), After a gap of one year, Buick launched its last Riviera in 1994, more substantial than predecessor: nine inches longer, 1·9 in wider, and a few hundred pounds heavier. Clean styling by William L. Porter. Shared platform with Oldsmobile Aurora (1995–9). More power to cope with the added weight, with the 3·8 delivering 205 hp; 225 hp for the supercharged model; both with decent acceleration, though the latter was thirsty. Revised supercharged engine optional from 1996, with 240 hp; this became the standard unit from the 1998 model year. Anti-lock brakes standard, optional traction control. Good steering and handling. Front bench seat standard; bucket seats optional. Keyless entry. Poor sales saw to Riviera’s cancellation, with only 1,956 made in its final model year. Last Riviera manufactured November 25, 1998.
Manufacturing location: Lake Orion, Michigan, USA
Marque: Buick | Model: Buick Riviera | Predecessor: Buick Riviera (1989–93)