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Buick Riviera Coupé

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 86.00 mm 3.8 in × 3.39 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5 litre 5033 cc (307.133 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester M4MC carburettor
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 172 km/h (107 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 88.84 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 809 kPa (117.3 psi)
Specific torque 64.38 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 629.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2896 mm
wheelbase 114 in
Length (milimeters) 5222 mm
Length (inches) 205.6 in
Width (milimeters) 2032 mm
Width (inches) 80 in
Height (milimeters) 1377 mm
Height (inches) 54.2 in
L:W ratio 1.8
Ground clearance (milimeters) 130 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1666 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3673 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 88 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive FWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle
Tyres P205/70 R 15
Wheels 6 x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 267 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.41

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1981 Buick Riviera Coupé PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1981

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