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Buick Riviera

General information

ModelBuick Riviera
Year1965
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size6966 ccm (425.07 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement6966 ccm (425.07 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power292.00 PS (215 kW or 288 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Max torque603.00 Nm (61.5 kgf-m or 444.8 ft.lbs)
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke104.8 x 101.0 mm (4.1 x 4.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed193.0 km/h (119.9 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.1541 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space6090 litres (1,609 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1896 kg (4,180.0 pounds)
Overall length5370 mm (211.4 inches)
Overall width2010 mm (79.1 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase3030 mm (119.3 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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