1975 Buick Riviera specifications

1975 Buick Riviera data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3099 mm 122 inches
Track/tread (front) 1615 mm 63.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1626 mm 64 inches
Length 5664 mm 223 inches
Width 2032 mm 80 inches
Height 1364 mm 53.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 2130 kg 4696 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 98 litres 21.6 [25.9] 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 7.5 litre
7468 cc
(455.725 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 109.54 × 99.06 mm
4.31 × 3.9 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)		 208 PS (205 bhp) (153 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(net)		 468 Nm (345 ft·lb) (47.7 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(net)		 20.5 kW/litre
27.8 ps/litre
27.5 bhp/litre
0.45 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)		 62.67 Nm/litre
0.76 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.9:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 787.5 kPa (114.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 933.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
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
97.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
71.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
96.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.93 kg/kW
23.27 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6.00 x 15
Wheel size rear 6.00 x 15
Tyres front JR78-15
Tyres rear JR78-15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 301 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID292886
Production total
Model code Z87
Model family 4EZ
RAC rating 59.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1975 Buick Riviera added 2012-11-15.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Buick Riviera models

1972 Buick Riviera
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7458 cm3/455.1cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 2040 kg
8 cyl, 7.5ℓ, l: 5545mm, wb: 3096mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 2428 kg
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1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 214 PS 211 bhp 157 kW 2297 kg
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1976 Lincoln Continental Town Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7536 cm3/459.9cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 2398 kg
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1975 Lincoln Continental Town Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7539 cm3/460.1cuin 209 PS 206 bhp 154 kW 2359 kg
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1974 Lincoln Continental Town Coupé
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