(1981 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Riviera Coupé | 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 | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5222 mm / 205.6 in / 205.6 in | Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2032 mm / 80.0 in / 80.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.8 |
| Height | 1377 mm / 54.2 in / 54.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1666 kg / 3673 lb / 3673 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2896 mm / 114.0 in / 114.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1506 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity | 88 l / 19.4 UK gal / 23.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | Bore | 96.5 mm / 3.80 in / 3.80 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 5033 cm3 / 307.1 cu in / 307.1 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 629.13 cm3/cylinder / 38.392 cu in/cylinder / 38.392 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 110.4 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 324.0 Nm / 239.0 lbft / 239.0 lbft at 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 108.9 kW / 148.1 bhp / 148.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Y | Specific output | 29.4 kW/l / 0.655 bhp/cu in / 0.655 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 64.38 Nm/l / 0.563 lbft/cu in / 0.563 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.41 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 172 km/h / 107 mph / 107 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 88.84 kW/ton / 120.79 bhp/ton / 120.79 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) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 6 x 15 | Wheels rear | 6 x 15 |
| Tyres front | P205/70 R 15 | Tyres rear | P205/70 R 15 |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | drum,S |
| Brake diameter front | 267 mm / 10.5 in / 10.5 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Riviera Coupé
