1989 Buick Reatta 1989 Buick Reatta American Classic

1989 Buick Reatta
Engine 3800 V6 3.8
Miles 9400
Tan leather seats
Excellent condition and always kept in garage
Note. See below for history.
The Buick Reatta was a sport coupe designed by GM which was powered by a 3.8 liter V6.
It was the first car Buick advertised as a two seater since the 1940 Buick model 46.
It was a handmade luxury sports coupe produced at the Lansing Craft Centre in Lansing, Michigan and sold by the Buick division of American automaker General Motors from early 1988 to 1991.
Like the Cadillac Allante, it was based on a shortened version of the GM E platform used by the Cadillac Eldorado, Oldsmobile Toronado and particularly the Buick Riviera, with which it shared many mechanical parts, advanced electronics, and interior furnishings.
While a sport compact car, it was only offered with an automatic transmission. It was also Buicks only sports car at the time.
The Reatta sported its own unique body style and was crafted with an attention to hand finishing uncommon for a mass produced automobile.
The assembly was performed at a small series of craft stations each with a specialized team of workers, rather than 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 in the series.
All of the paintwork was subcontracted to PPG Industries personnel who performed the work on site.
Initially offered for 1988 as a hardtop coupe, a convertible version was added for 1990.
The Reatta used GMs ubiquitous transverse Buick 3800 V6 with 165 to 170 hp and 210 to 220 lb.ft 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.
The Reatta was rated at 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg, 8.7 L on the highway.
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Updated 2013-04-22