1983 Buick Riviera Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1983 Buick Riviera, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1979 - 1985
Price :	$15,905-$24,960
Weight :	3590 lbs \| 1628.397 kg

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged V 6
Displacement :	3785 cc \| 231.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-Iron Alloy block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor

V 6
Displacement :	4130 cc \| 252.0 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	125 BHP (92 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 101 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-Iron Alloy block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5031 cc \| 307.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
Automatic

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1983 :	808,416
Total 1983 Riviera production :	50,234
1983 Buick Riviera
Convertible 2 dr. 5 P :	1,750
Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	47,153
T Type Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	1,331

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Chassis # 1G4AZ57Y2DE446299

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.6 in \| 5248 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	54.3 in \| 1379 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.
Front Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Convertible

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Chassis # 1G4AZ67YXDE415369

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Exterior
Price :	$24,960
Weight :	3795 lbs \| 1721.383 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.6 in \| 5248 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	54.3 in \| 1379 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.
Front Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

T Type Coupe

Chassis # 1G4AY5781DE425866
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Exterior
Price :	$15,905
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	206.6 in \| 5248 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	54.3 in \| 1379 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.
Front Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P205-75R15 Steel Bleted Radial White Sidewalls

Recall

Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19820801
NHTSA Campaign ID	82V110000
Summary	DURING WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION, THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR IN THE WIPER MOTOR RELAY MAY OVERHEAT.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY BY REMOVING THE NOISE SUPPRESION CAPACITOR. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DELCO/BOSE RADIO PULSEWIPE FEATURES.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WIPER MOTOR DELAY RELAY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WIPER MOTOR OVERHEATING CAN CAUSE LOSS OF WINDSHIELDWIPER OPERATION AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. THIS FIRE MAY SPREAD THROUGHOUT THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO USE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DELAY FEATUREUNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE CORRECTED. WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO USE THE WINDSHIELDWIPER SYSTEM, IT SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN THE MEDIUM OR HIGH POSITIONS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

1983 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$21,070
Avg. Home :	$82,600

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Buick Riviera? A: The 1983 Buick Riviera has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1983 Buick Riviera? A: The 1983 Buick Riviera has a length of 206.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1983 Buick Riviera? A: The 1983 Buick Riviera has a width of 72.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1983 Buick Riviera cost when new?A: The 1983 Buick Riviera cost approximately $15,905 to $24,960 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1983 Buick Riviera? A: The 1983 Buick Riviera was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, T Type Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1983 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1983 Buick Riviera had P205-75R15 Steel Bleted Radial White Sidewalls tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1983? A: Buick produced 808,416 automobiles in 1983.

Q: How many 1983 Rivieras were produced? A: Buick produced 50,234 examples of the Riviera in 1983.

Q: What engines did the 1983 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1983 Buick Riviera had the following engine options: Turbocharged V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 6 (4130 cc | 252.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 125 BHP (92 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1600 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1983 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1983 Buick Riviera had a Automatic gearbox.