1979 Buick Riviera S Type 2-Door Coupe
The 1979 Buick Riviera S-Type 2-Door Coupe (4Y57). Source: GM 1979 VIN card series 'Y' = Riviera 'S' Type; model number, MSRP $10,388, 3774 lb, production 14,300 per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1979 Buick model table).
Confidence
95%
4Y57R9E111396
5.7L (350 CID) V8 160 HP (R)
Engine
2-Door Coupe
Body
Linden, NJ
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1979 Buick Riviera S Type
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Model Code | Y57 | Riviera S Type |
| Engine Code | R | 5.7L (350 CID) V8 160 HP (R) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | E | Linden, NJ |
| Serial Number | 111396 | Unit #111396 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelRiviera S Type
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine5.7L (350 CID) V8 160 HP (R)
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7L (350 CID)
Horsepower160 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantLinden, NJ
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceGM