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(1968 model)
2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 7047 cm3 / 430.0 cu in / 430.0 cu in, 268.5 kW / 360.1 hp / 360.1 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 644.0 N·m / 475.0 lb·ft / 475.0 lb·ft @ 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1968 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Riviera | Issued until | |
| Serie | Riviera | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 6090 l / 215.07 cu ft / 215.07 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5467 mm / 215.2 in / 215.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1970 kg / 4343 lb / 4343 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2003 mm / 78.9 in / 78.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1356 mm / 53.4 in / 53.4 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3023 mm / 119.0 in / 119.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1610 mm / 63.4 in / 63.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.5 UK gal / 21.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.81 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.31 m2 / 24.9 sq ft / 24.9 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (Inline, 8 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 106.2 mm / 4.18 in / 4.18 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 99.4 mm / 3.91 in / 3.91 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Ro carb | Engine displacement | 7047 cm3 / 430.0 cu in / 430.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 880.88 cm3/cylinder / 53.755 cu in/cylinder / 53.755 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 268.5 kW / 360.1 hp / 360.1 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 644.0 N·m / 475.0 lb·ft / 475.0 lb·ft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 107.4 kW / 144.0 hp / 144.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 38.1 kW/l / 0.837 bhp/cu in / 0.837 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 91.4 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.42 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 182.7 kW/ton / 138.5 bhp/ton / 138.5 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 14.2 m / 46.6 ft / 46.6 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs | Suspension rear | Live axle, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Riviera
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