1964 Buick Riviera specifications

1964 Buick Riviera data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2972 mm 117 inches
Track/tread (front) 1524 mm 60 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1499 mm 59 inches
Length 5283 mm 208 inches
Width 1943 mm 76.5 inches
Height 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1901 kg 4191 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75 litres 16.5 [19.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 7 litre
6969 cc
(425.274 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 109.5 × 92.5 mm
4.31 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
345 PS (340 bhp) (254 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
583 Nm (430 ft·lb) (59.5 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
36.4 kW/litre
49.5 ps/litre
48.8 bhp/litre
0.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
83.66 Nm/litre
1.01 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.25:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1051.3 kPa (152.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 871.13 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
181.34 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
133.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
178.85 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.5 kg/kW
12.52 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 7.10 x 15
Tyres rear 7.10 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 305 mm
Rear brake diameter 305 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.94
general
Carfolio.com ID112508
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 59.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1964 Buick Riviera added 2003-08-05.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Buick Riviera models

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