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The Buick Riviera zero to 60 times and quarter mile times below are from 10 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and more.

Fastest, Slowest, and Average Buick Riviera 0-60 Times

The fastest tested Buick Riviera is 1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged Coupe, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 15.4 seconds at 92.1 , according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Buick Riviera is 1983 Buick Riviera Convertible, which was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 14.8 seconds. It was able to reach the 1/4 mile in 19.7 seconds at 69 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Buick Riviera tests in our database, the average 0 to 60 mph time is 9.56 seconds. The average quarter mile time for all the tests is 24.89 seconds at 75.12 mph.

Average Buick Riviera 0-60 and 1/4 Mile Times By Year

Year
0-60 Times
1/4 Mile Times
1996
7.10 sec
15.40 sec
1995
7.20 sec
15.60 sec
1989
9.90 sec
17.40 sec
1986
11.30 sec
18.23 sec
1983
14.80 sec
19.70 sec
1979
10.90 sec
18.30 sec
1972
9.70 sec
16.55 sec
1969
9.20 sec
16.10 sec
1965
7.20 sec
95.00 sec
1964
8.30 sec
16.60 sec

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1996 Buick Riviera 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1996 Buick Riviera is 7.10 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1996 Buick Riviera Supercharged Coupe
0-60 Time
7.1 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.4 sec @  92.1

1995 Buick Riviera 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1995 Buick Riviera is 7.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 15.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1995 Buick Riviera Supercharged Coupe
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
15.6 sec @  90

1989 Buick Riviera 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1989 Buick Riviera is 9.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 17.40 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1989 Buick Riviera Coupe
0-60 Time
9.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
17.4 sec @  80

1986 Buick Riviera 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1986 Buick Riviera is 11.30 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 18.23 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1986 Buick Riviera T-Type Coupe
0-60 Time
11.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.23 sec @  75.4

1983 Buick Riviera 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1983 Buick Riviera is 14.80 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 19.70 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1983 Buick Riviera Convertible
0-60 Time
14.8 sec
1/4 Mile Time
19.7 sec @  69 mph

1979 Buick Riviera 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1979 Buick Riviera is 10.90 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 18.30 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1979 Buick Riviera S-Type Coupe
0-60 Time
10.9 sec
1/4 Mile Time
18.3 sec @  74

1972 Buick Riviera 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1972 Buick Riviera is 9.70 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.55 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1972 Buick Riviera Hardtop Coupe
0-60 Time
9.7 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.55 sec @  84.66

1969 Buick Riviera 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1969 Buick Riviera is 9.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.10 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1969 Buick Riviera Hardtop Coupe
0-60 Time
9.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.1 sec @  87.5

1965 Buick Riviera 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1965 Buick Riviera is 7.20 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 95.00 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport Hardtop Coupe
0-60 Time
7.2 sec
1/4 Mile Time
95 sec @  15.5 mph

1964 Buick Riviera 0 to 60 MPH and Quarter Mile Times

The average 0-60 time for 1964 Buick Riviera is 8.30 seconds, while the average quarter mile time is 16.60 seconds.

Vehicle
0-60 Time
1/4 Mile Time
Vehicle
1964 Buick Riviera Hardtop Coupe
0-60 Time
8.3 sec
1/4 Mile Time
16.6 sec @  83

There are many reasons why 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times can vary including the driver, weather conditions, wear and tear on the vehicle during test, and more. By giving you a list of all the Buick Riviera 0-60 times and quarter mile times, you can get a general idea of what performance numbers are achievable with Buick Riviera for all model years available in our database.

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