1996 Buick Riviera Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1996 Buick Riviera, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Integral
Production Years for Series :	1995 - 1999
Price :	$29,475
Weight :	3690 lbs \| 1673.756 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree \| Series II
Displacement :	3785 cc \| 231.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	205 HP (150.88 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	230 Ft-Lbs (312 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.4:1
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Port Fuel Injection

Transmission:
4 Automatic Electronically controlled w/overdrive

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1996 :	342,538
1996 Buick Riviera
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	17,389

Handling

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19950301
NHTSA Campaign ID	95V204000
Summary	THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THE CAPACITOR IS DAMAGED, THE 'KEY IN THE IGNITION' WARNING CHIME AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME AND INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT WORK. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION' AND FMVSS NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' IN ADDITION, OTHER CHIME REMINDER FUNCTIONS, INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS, AND POWER DOOR LOCKING FEATURES ARE ALSO AFFECTED.
Consequence	CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE; THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE KEY WAS LEFT IN THE IGNITION OR THAT THE SAFETY BELT WAS NOT BUCKLED.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE MALL MODULE.
Notes	SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION; ANTI-THEFT; FMVSS NO. 114 AND NO. 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19950701
NHTSA Campaign ID	96V116000
Summary	A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L V6 ENGINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATIONS BEGAN DURING JULY 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300; PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

1996 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,300
Avg. Household Income :	$36,300
Avg. Home :	$118,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Buick Riviera? A: The 1996 Buick Riviera has a wheelbase size of 113.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1996 Buick Riviera? A: The 1996 Buick Riviera has a length of 207.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1996 Buick Riviera? A: The 1996 Buick Riviera has a width of 62.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1996 Buick Riviera cost when new?A: The 1996 Buick Riviera had a base price of approximately $29,475 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1996 Buick Riviera? A: The 1996 Buick Riviera was a Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1996? A: Buick produced 342,538 automobiles in 1996.

Q: What engine did the 1996 Buick Riviera have? A: The engine powering the 1996 Buick Riviera was a V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 205 HP (150.88 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 230 Ft-Lbs (312 NM) @ 4000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1996 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1996 Buick Riviera had a 4 speed Automatic Electronically controlled w/overdrive gearbox.