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Buick Riviera {Series 4700}

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 109.50 mm × 92.50 mm 4.31 in × 3.64 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 7 litre 6969 cc (425.274 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
Fuel system 1 carburettor
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.70 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1136 kPa (164.8 psi)
Specific torque 90.4 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code Wildcat 465
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.18
Unitary capacity 871.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2972 mm
wheelbase 117 in
Length (milimeters) 5283 mm
Length (inches) 208 in
Width (milimeters) 1938 mm
Width (inches) 76.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1346 mm
Height (inches) 53 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms)
Kerb weight (pounds)
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 5.000
Turning circle
Tyres 7.10 x 15
Wheels 5.5K x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 305 mm
Braked area
Transmission CVT
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.23

General information

RAC rating 59.5
Number made 2601
Model code 4747
Model family Series 4700
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1962 Buick Riviera {Series 4700} PDF Manual
Designer Bill Mitchell / Ned Nickles
Year 1962

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