Riviera Specifications
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GENERAL
| Year |
Series |
Body/Style |
Type |
Orig. Price |
Curb Weight lb* |
Prod.Total |
S/T-type |
| 1979 |
6E |
4EZ57(L57) |
2-door Cp. |
$xxxxxx |
3770 |
xxxxx |
All Models |
| 1980 |
6E |
4EZ57(L57) |
2-door Cp. |
??? |
3774 |
48,621 |
3,831 |
| 1981 |
xxx |
4EZ57(L57) |
2-door Cp. |
$xxxxxx |
3673 |
52,007 |
1,944 |
| 1982 |
xxx |
4EZ57(L57) |
2-door Cp. |
$xxxxxx |
3708 |
44,071 |
529 |
| 1982 |
xxx |
4EZ67 |
Convertible |
$xxxxxx |
|
" |
1,248 |
| 1983 |
xxx |
4EZ57(L57) |
2-door Cp. |
$xxxxxx |
3699 |
50,234 |
1,331+502 XX Anniv. |
| 1983 |
xxx |
4EZ67 |
Convertible |
$xxxxxx |
|
" |
1,750 |
| 1984 |
xxx |
4EZ57(L57) |
2-door Cp. |
$xxxxxx |
3697 |
57,863 |
1,153 |
| 1984 |
xxx |
4EZ67 |
Convertible |
$xxxxxx |
|
" |
500 |
| 1985 |
xxx |
4EZ57(L57) |
2-door Cp. |
$xxxxxx |
3697 |
65,305 |
-- |
| 1985 |
xxx |
4EZ67 |
Convertible |
$xxxxxx |
|
" |
400 |
* Curb weight=The weight of an empty vehicle (no passengers or cargo), includes necessary fluids such as oil, gas, coolant, as well as other standard equipment, but no driver or passengers.
YEAR CODES
| 1979 |
1980 |
1981 |
1982 |
1983 |
1984 |
1985 |
| 9 |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
CHASSIS
| Frame Type |
Wheelbase |
Overall length |
Width |
Front Track |
Rear Track |
Height |
Standard Tires |
| Fully Boxed Perimeter: |
114.0 in. |
204.5 in. |
54.2 in. |
71.5 in. |
59.3 in. |
60.6 in. |
P205/75R15 |
ENGINE OPTIONS
| Year |
Std. Engine |
VIN |
Fuel Del. |
Opt. |
VIN |
Fuel Del. |
Opt. |
VIN |
Fuel Del.
| Opt. |
VIN |
Fuel Del. |
| 1979 |
350 |
R |
Carb |
231 |
3 |
Carb/Turbo |
| 1980 |
350 |
R |
Carb |
231 |
3 |
Carb/Turbo |
307 |
Y |
Carb |
350 |
N |
F.I./Diesel |
| 1981 |
252 |
4 |
Carb |
231 |
3 |
Carb/Turbo |
307 |
Y |
Carb |
350 |
N |
F.I./Diesel |
| 1982 |
252 |
4 |
Carb |
231 |
3 |
Carb/Turbo |
307 |
Y |
Carb |
350 |
N |
F.I./Diesel |
| 1984 |
252 |
4 |
Carb |
231 |
3 |
Carb/Turbo |
307 |
Y |
Carb |
350 |
N |
F.I./Diesel |
| 1984 |
252 |
4 |
Carb |
231 |
3 |
Carb/Turbo |
307 |
Y |
Carb |
350 |
N |
F.I./Diesel |
| 1985 |
252 |
4 |
Carb |
231 |
3 |
Carb/Turbo |
307 |
Y |
Carb |
350 |
N |
F.I./Diesel |
ENGINE SPECS
| Displ. |
Type |
VIN |
Bore |
Stroke |
Aspiration |
Fuel Del. |
Comp. Ratio |
Torque @/RPM |
H.P. @/RPM |
| 231ci./3.8L |
V6 |
3 |
3.800 in. |
3.400 in. |
Turbo |
Carb |
8.0:1 |
/xxxx |
185/xxxx |
| 252ci/4.1L |
V6 |
4 |
3.965 in. |
3.400 in. |
Normal |
Carb |
8.0:1 |
xxx/xxxx |
125/xxxx |
| 307ci/5.0L |
V8 |
y |
xxxx in. |
xxxx in. |
Normal |
Carb |
8.0:1 |
xxx/xxxx |
140/xxxx |
| 350ci/5.7L |
V8 |
9 |
4.057 in. |
3.385 in. |
Normal |
Carb |
8.0:1 |
xxx/xxxx |
155/3400 |
| 350ci/5.7L |
V8 Diesel |
N |
4.057 in. |
3.385 in. |
Normal |
F.I. |
22.5:1 |
220/2200 |
120/3600 |
DRIVE TRAIN
| Year |
Transmission |
Gear ratio (1st) |
(2nd) |
(3rd) |
(4th) |
(Rev) |
Standard final drive ratio |
| 1979 |
TH-325 |
2.74:1 |
1.57:1 |
1.00:1 |
*N/A* |
2.07:1 |
2.19:1. |
| 1980 |
TH-325 |
2.74:1 |
1.57:1 |
1.00:1 |
*N/A* |
2.07:1 |
2.74:1 |
| 1981 |
TH-325 |
2.74:1 |
1.57:1 |
1.00:1 |
*N/A* |
2.07:1 |
2.74:1 |
| 1982 |
TH-325-4 |
2.74:1 |
1.57:1 |
1.00:1 |
*N/A* |
2.07:1 |
2.19:1. |
| 1983 |
TH-325-4 |
2.74:1 |
1.57:1 |
1.00:1 |
*N/A* |
2.07:1 |
2.19:1. |
| 1984 |
TH-325-4 |
2.74:1 |
1.57:1 |
1.00:1 |
*N/A* |
2.07:1 |
2.19:1. |
| 1985 |
TH-325-4 |
2.74:1 |
1.57:1 |
1.00:1 |
*N/A* |
2.07:1 |
2.19:1. |
TECHNICAL
- Hypoid gear final drive (Differential).
- Steering: recirculating ball; power assisted.
- Front suspension: independent torsion bars, link-type stabilizer bar, Unequal length A-frame control arms.
- Rear suspension: independent trailing arm, coil springs, E.L.C. (Electronic Level Control) Thru Air Shocks.
- Brakes: four-wheel disc.
- Fuel tank: 20.6 gal. (Unleaded fuel only).
