Buick Riviera

General information
Model	Buick Riviera
Year	1972
Category	Large/luxury cars
Rating	54.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	7468 ccm (455.70 cubic inches)
Fuel type	Gasoline
Seats	4
Drive	Rear wheels
Transmission	Automatic, 3-speed
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Front, longitudinal
Displacement	7468 ccm (455.70 cubic inches)
Engine type	V6
Max power	253.00 PS (186 kW or 250 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque	518.00 Nm (52.8 kgf-m or 382.1 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke	109.6 x 99.0 mm (4.3 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel system	Carburetor
Gearbox	Automatic, 3-speed
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.1240 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Max no. of doors	2
Passenger space	6290 litres (1,662 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient	0.4
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes	Disks
Rear brakes	Drums
Dimensions and weight
Weight	2040 kg (4,497.4 pounds)
Overall length	5550 mm (218.5 inches)
Overall width	2040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall height	1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase	3110 mm (122.4 inches)
Fuel capacity	95.0 litres (25.10 gallons)