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1985 Buick Riviera Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1985 Buick Riviera, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1979 - 1985
Price : $16,710-$27,455
Weight : 3750 lbs | 1700.971 kg
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
Power : 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Torque :255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 2000 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
1 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 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
Turbocharged V 6 90-degree
Displacement : 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
Power : 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :300 Ft-Lbs (407 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
Multi Point Fuel Injection
Transmission:
4 Automatic Overdrive

Total Buick Production for 1985 : 1,002,906
Total 1985 Riviera production : 65,305
1985 Buick Riviera
Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 400
Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 63,836
T Type Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 49
T Type Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 1,069

Coupe

Coupe
Chassis # 1G4EZ57Y2FE443858
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Auction entries : 2
Fuel Capacity : 21.1 Gal
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

Price : $27,455
Weight : 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.1 Gal
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.

T Type Coupe

Price : $17,655
Weight : 3565 lbs | 1617.057 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.1 Gal
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.

T Type Convertible

T Type Convertible
Chassis # 1G4EZ6791FE410655
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Auction entries : 2
Fuel Capacity : 21.1 Gal
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.

Suspension
Fully independent with front torsion bars, semi-trailing arms at rear, front/rear stabilizers adn automatic level control

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires : P205/75R15 SBR WSW

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

NHTSA Campaign ID06E043000
SummaryCERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
ConsequenceTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
RemedyHONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19830801
NHTSA Campaign ID89V102000
SummaryA SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
ConsequenceSERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
RemedyINSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
NotesSYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL ANDCERTAIN GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
1985 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $9,005
Avg. Household Income : $22,100
Avg. Home : $89,330
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $1.09
Avg. Stamp : $0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1985 Buick Riviera? A: The 1985 Buick Riviera has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1985 Buick Riviera? A: The 1985 Buick Riviera has a length of 206.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1985 Buick Riviera? A: The 1985 Buick Riviera has a width of 72.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1985 Buick Riviera cost when new?A: The 1985 Buick Riviera cost approximately $16,710 to $27,455 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1985 Buick Riviera? A: The 1985 Buick Riviera was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, T Type Convertible, T Type Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1985 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1985 Buick Riviera had P205/75R15 SBR WSW tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1985? A: Buick produced 1,002,906 automobiles in 1985.

Q: How many 1985 Rivieras were produced? A: Buick produced 65,305 examples of the Riviera in 1985.

Q: What engines did the 1985 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1985 Buick Riviera had the following engine options: V 8 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • V 8 (5031 cc | 307.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 1600 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 2400 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 1985 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1985 Buick Riviera had a 4 speed Automatic Overdrive gearbox.

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