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Buick Riviera

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 109.50 mm × 99.00 mm 4.31 in × 3.9 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 7.5 litre 7458 cc (455.115 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
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 179 km/h (111 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 122.55 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 856 kPa (124.1 psi)
Specific torque 68.11 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 932.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3096 mm
wheelbase 121.9 in
Length (milimeters) 5545 mm
Length (inches) 218.3 in
Width (milimeters) 2032 mm
Width (inches) 80 in
Height (milimeters) 1372 mm
Height (inches) 54 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2040 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4497 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.93

General information

RAC rating 59.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Buick Riviera PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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