Buick Reatta Information
Mileage, Price, Mechanical Specs
FUEL ECONOMY 1989 BUICK REATTA from www.fueleconomy.gov
6 cyl, 3.8 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular Gasoline, (FFS), CLKUP
User MPG
Average 24.7
Comb: 20EPA MPG
City: 17
Hwy: 26
BUICK REATTA HIGHIGHTS
credit: Consumer Guide Automotive
Based on a shortened Riviera platform, the front-drive two-seat Reatta was introduced in January 1988. Buick hoped to sell both coupe and convertible models at a clip of around 20,000 a year. Sadly, the convertible didn’t arrive until 1990, and when Reatta production was haulted in 1991 total sales for all years combined was only 21,850. All models rode a 98.5-inch wheelbase, and shared an engine and interior design with the larger Buick Riviera.
Styling cues included hidden headlamps and a bubbleback rear window. Sole powertrain was General Motors’ 165-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 mated to a 4-speed OD automatic transmission. Four-wheel disc brakes with antilock control were standard. Reatta also inherited Riviera’s electronic gauges and Electronic Control Center, which used a touch-sensitive display screen instead of conventional controls for climate, stereo, and other functions. Two options were available: sunroof and 16-way power driver’s seat. Initially, cloth and leather interiors were offered, however only leather remained after the first season. Also added for 1989 was keyless entry.<
The convertible finally joined the coupe in 1990. It had a manual-folding soft top with a glass rear window and was the first convertible offered by Buick since the 1985 Riviera. Though the top was raised and lowered by hand, a power feature snugged it against the hard tonneau cover and the glass rear window had an electronic defroster. Coupes and convertibles got a driver-side airbag as standard equipment and the Electronic Control Center was replaced by conventional controls for the climate and stereo system. At the same time, electronic gauges were replaced by vacuum-fluorescent readouts that mimicked analog gauges.
REATTA STANDARD EQUIPMENT
– 3.8 litre 3800 V6 engine with tuned port fuel injection
– Auto trans with overdrive and electronic shift control
– Suplemental inflatable restraint system driver side<
– Anit-Lock brake system with 4 whele power disc brakes
– Passkey theft deterrent system
– Front carpet savers
– Fast ratio power steering
– Tilt steering column
– Cruise control with resume
– Power windows
– Power door locks
– Electric rear window defogger
– W/S wipers with delay feature
– 6-way power seats – dual
– Elecgtronic climate control
– Remote keyless entry
– Electronic trunk release
– ETP AM sterio-FM sterio radio graphic equalizer, cassette and 6 speakers
– Electric dual remote mirrors with heated left mirror
– Gauges and tachometer
– Retractable composite Halogen headlamps with twilight sensor control
– Fog lamps front
– Cornering lamps
– Lighted vanity lamps -dual
– Door courtesy warning lights
– Operating console
– Leather wrapped steering wheel
– Grand touring suspension
– 16″ aluminum wheels and P2/15/60 R16 eagle blackwall steel belted radial tires
– Stainless steel exhaust
– 3 year / 50,000 mile warranty<
VALUE FOR THE MONEY
The Reatta is an attractive two-seater that can sprint to 60 mph in under ten seconds and cruise comfortably among the country-club set. Its faults are limited production and relatively high used-car prices. Avoid the early models with the Electronic Control Center, and search out the much improved 1991 models.
1991 BUICK REATTA from buick.com
Performance:
– 0-60 in 8.9 minutes
-1.4 mile in 16.9 seconds
– top speed: 123.9Specifications:
– engine location: front
– drive type: front wheel
– weight: 3590 lbs
– Price aprox: $36,000
