Buick Riviera 3.8 i V6 Supercharged (243 Hp) 1998

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.8 i V6 Supercharged (243 Hp)

Start of production

1998 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

2000 year

Engine

Power

243 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

64.1 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Transverse

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

8.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Supercharger

Torque

380 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Engine displacement

3791

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Coolant

12.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1580 mm

Width

1910 mm

Height

1390 mm

Length

5260 mm

Front track

1590 mm

Wheelbase

2890 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

6.9 kg/Hp, 145.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.4 kg/Nm, 226.9 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.7 l

Maximum speed

175 km/h

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1675 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

495 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Spring Strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

225/60 R16

Buick Riviera 3.8 i V6 Supercharged (243 Hp)