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Buick Reatta
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Buick Reatta
1989
Overview
ManufacturerBuick (General Motors)
Production19881991
AssemblyLansing Craft Centre, Lansing Michigan
DesignerDave McIntosh (1983)
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer
Body style198891: 2-door coupe
199091: 2-door convertible
LayoutTransverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
PlatformE-body
RelatedCadillac Allant
Buick Riviera
Oldsmobile Toronado
Cadillac Seville
Cadillac Eldorado
Powertrain
Engine198890: 3.8 L LN3 Buick V6
1991: 3.8 L L27 Buick V6
Transmission198889: 4-sp 440T-4 automatic
1990: 4-sp 4T60 automatic
1991: 4-sp 4T60-E automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase98.5 in (2502 mm)
Length183.7 in (4666 mm)
Width73.0 in (1854 mm)
Height198889: 51.2 in (1300 mm)
199091: 51.6 in (1,311 mm)
Curb weight3593 lb (1630 kg)
3392 lb (1539 kg)
The Buick Reatta is a low-volume transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive, two-door, two-seater manufactured and marketed by Buick as a coupe (19881991) and convertible (1990-1991) both featuring a 3.8 liter V6 engine and shortened version of the GM E platform, the same one that underpinned the Buick Riviera.

As Buick''''s first two-seater since the 1953 Buick Skylark and its first convertible since the 1985 Riviera, the Reatta was manufactured in a highly specialized assembly program at the Reatta Craft Centre (later known as the Lansing Craft Centre) in Lansing, Michiganachieving production of over 21,000 units in four years.[1]

The presence of the Chevrolet Corvette, Pontiac Fiero and Cadillac Allante at the time of the Reatta''''s introduction meant that with the exception of Oldsmobile, all of GM''''s passenger-car divisions offered two-seaters during the late 1980s and early 1990s.


Assembly at the Reatta Craft Centre was performed at a series of stations each with a specialized team of workers, rather than on a conventional assembly line. After a team had completed their portion of the assembly, the car would be moved by robots to the next station. Paintwork was performed on site under subcontract to PPG Industries.

The Reatta used GM''''s transverse "Buick 3800" V6 with 165170 hp (123127 kW) and 210220 lbft (285298 Nm) of torque with the highest output in the last year of production. The car sported a fully independent suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS, and front wheel drive. Top speed was electronically limited to 125 mph (201 km/h). The Reatta was rated at 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) in the city and 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) on the highway.

The Reatta was intended as a halo car for Buick with projected production of 20,000 units a year. GM announced the end of production in early 1991.
he Reatta featured twin bucket seats with a storage area behind the seats featuring two lockable bins[2] and a lockable access hatch to the rear trunk. At introduction, options included 16-way power seats in lieu of 6-way power seats, side moldings in either black or body color and pinstripe delete. A sunroof became optional in late 1988, and in 1989 keyless entry was added as a standard feature.[original research?]

Initially (1988-89), the Reatta featured a touchscreen computer interface, marketed as the Electronic Control Center (ECC), that included radio and climate control functions, date reminder, trip computer, user-configurable overspeed alarm as well as diagnostic access to the vehicle''''s electronic systems and sensors. Later models were equipped with conventional push button stereo and climate controls. The new system eliminated trip computer functionality and the climate control buttons could access diagnostic information, replacing diagnostic scanner capability formerly provided by the touchscreen.

In 1990, the interior was redesigned, adding a driver''''s airbag and an optional CD player. In 1991, the "L27" 3800 engine and 4T60-E transmission replaced the "LN3" and hydraulic 4T60 units and the Reatta received a new ABS system, new 16" wheels, automatic headlamps and a cup holder built into the armrest.[original research?]

Each Reatta included a leather book containing the owner''''s manual and pen. In 1990 and 1991, a zippered owners folio was included holding the owners manual, pen, flashlight, tire gauge as well as a "Craftsman''''s Log" with the signatures of the supervisors for the car''''s assembly.[original research?]

In 1988, approximately fifty five examples were designated "Select Sixties" and allocated to Buick''''s top sixty. The models, internally designated model X22, featured a black exterior, tan interior and unique special Select Sixty hood emblem.[original research?]

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