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'''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 (41,422 in its first year dropped to 18,036 in its second) 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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'''Buick Riviera. 1995–9 (prod. 91,194). 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 (41,422 in its first year dropped to 18,036 in its second) 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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Buick Riviera. 1995–9 (prod. 91,194). 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 (41,422 in its first year dropped to 18,036 in its second) 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)

 

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