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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
Fuel system
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 9.10 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.90 s @ 88.00
Standing km
Top speed 201 km/h (125 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 164.26 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1039.6 kPa (150.8 psi)
Specific torque 82.73 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 N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3100 mm
wheelbase 122 in
Length (milimeters) 5525 mm
Length (inches) 217.5 in
Width (milimeters) 2019 mm
Width (inches) 79.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1365 mm
Height (inches) 53.7 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2009 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4429 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 79.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 13.20 m
Tyres H78 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

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 1971 Buick Riviera PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1971

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