These are standard specifications for the 1982 Buick Riviera, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Turbo-Hydra Matic
Chassis # 1G4AZ57YXCE432648
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Chassis # 1G4AZ67Y4CE441562
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Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body and frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1979 - 1985 |
| Price : | $14,270-$23,995 |
| Weight : | 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4130 cc | 252.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 125 HP (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 block and head |
| Rochester 4GC 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 21.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Fuel Injected | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 140 HP (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 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
| Turbocharged V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Construction : | Cast-Iron Alloy block and head |
Automatic Turbo-Hydra Matic
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1982 : | 739,984 |
| Total 1982 Riviera production : | 44,071 |
| 1982 Buick Riviera | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,248 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 42,823 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 1G4AZ57YXCE432648
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| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
Chassis # 1G4AZ67Y4CE441562
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| Price : | $23,995 |
| Weight : | 3760 lbs | 1705.507 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Fully-independent with front torsion bar, front and rear stabilizer bars. | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Power disc |
| Rear Brakes : | Drum |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P205/75R15 steel-belted radial white sidewall |
| Wheels : | 15x6 |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19810801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 82V012000 |
| Summary | UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.7 V8 ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: IF THROTTLE STICKING OCCURS BEFORE THE VEHICLE HAS RECEIVED THE NECESSARYMODIFICATIONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL, APPLY THESERVICE BRAKES TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP, THE IGNITION SHOULD BETURNED OFF AND THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE. |
Data updated January 2023
1982 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,983 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $21,050 |
| Avg. Home : | $82,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.91 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1982 Buick Riviera FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1982 Buick Riviera?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1982 Buick Riviera? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1982 Buick Riviera? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera has a length of 206.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1982 Buick Riviera? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera has a width of 72.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1982 Buick Riviera cost when new?A: The 1982 Buick Riviera cost approximately $14,270 to $23,995 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1982 Buick Riviera? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1982 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera had P205/75R15 steel-belted radial white sidewall tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1982 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera had 15x6 wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1982? A: Buick produced 739,984 automobiles in 1982.Q: How many 1982 Rivieras were produced? A: Buick produced 44,071 examples of the Riviera in 1982.Q: What engines did the 1982 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera had the following engine options: V 6 (4130 cc | 252.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 2000 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1600 RPM Turbocharged V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1982 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera had a Automatic Turbo-Hydra Matic gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1982 Buick Riviera?
How many 1982 Buick Riviera were produced?
How powerful was the 1982 Buick Riviera? Was the 1982 Buick Riviera popular? Was the 1982 Buick Riviera expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1982 Buick Riviera?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1982 Buick Riviera? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1982 Buick Riviera? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera has a length of 206.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1982 Buick Riviera? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera has a width of 72.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1982 Buick Riviera cost when new?A: The 1982 Buick Riviera cost approximately $14,270 to $23,995 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1982 Buick Riviera? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1982 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera had P205/75R15 steel-belted radial white sidewall tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1982 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera had 15x6 wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1982? A: Buick produced 739,984 automobiles in 1982.Q: How many 1982 Rivieras were produced? A: Buick produced 44,071 examples of the Riviera in 1982.Q: What engines did the 1982 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1982 Buick Riviera had the following engine options: V 6 (4130 cc | 252.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 2000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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