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Buick Riviera

General information

ModelBuick Riviera
Year1973
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size7468 ccm (455.70 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement7468 ccm (455.70 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power253.00 PS (186 kW or 250 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque518.00 Nm (52.8 kgf-m or 382.1 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemCarburetor
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1240 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space6290 litres (1,662 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight2040 kg (4,497.4 pounds)
Overall length5560 mm (218.9 inches)
Overall width2040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase3110 mm (122.4 inches)
Fuel capacity95.0 litres (25.10 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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