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(1971 model)
2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 7458 cm3 / 455.1 cu in / 455.1 cu in, 246.1 kW / 330.0 hp / 330.0 hp @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, 617.0 N·m / 455.1 lb·ft / 455.1 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, rear wheel drive, 201 km/h / 125 mph / 125 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1971 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5525 mm / 217.5 in / 217.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 2009 kg / 4429 lb / 4429 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2019 mm / 79.5 in / 79.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1365 mm / 53.7 in / 53.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm / 122.0 in / 122.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1626 mm / 64.0 in / 64.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1626 mm / 64.0 in / 64.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.5 UK gal / 21.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.34 m2 / 25.2 sq ft / 25.2 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 | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Buick | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 109.5 mm / 4.31 in / 4.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 99.0 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 7458 cm3 / 455.1 cu in / 455.1 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 932.25 cm3/cylinder / 56.889 cu in/cylinder / 56.889 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 246.1 kW / 330.0 hp / 330.0 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 617.0 N·m / 455.1 lb·ft / 455.1 lb·ft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 77.7 kW / 104.1 hp / 104.1 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 33.0 kW/l / 0.725 bhp/cu in / 0.725 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 82.7 N·m/l / 0.72 lb·ft/cu in / 0.72 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 201 km/h / 125 mph / 125 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 9.10 s / 9.10 s / 9.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 164.3 kW/ton / 124.5 bhp/ton / 124.5 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 | 15.90 s / 15.90 s / 15.90 s (top 88 km/h / 55 mph / 55 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 13.2 m / 43.3 ft / 43.3 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, Upper & lower wishbones, Coil springs | Suspension rear | Live axle,4 Links, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | H78 x 15 | Tyres rear | H78 x 15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Riviera
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