1965 Buick Riviera specifications

1965 Buick Riviera data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3023 mm 119 inches
Track/tread (front) 1613 mm 63.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1600 mm 63 inches
Length 5366 mm 211.3 inches
Width 2000 mm 78.7 inches
Height 1356 mm 53.4 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1955 kg 4310 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 7 litre
6967 cc
(425.152 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 104.8 × 100.96 mm
4.13 × 3.97 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
345 PS (340 bhp) (254 kW)
maximum torque
(Gross)

Specific output
(Gross)
36.4 kW/litre
49.5 ps/litre
48.8 bhp/litre
0.8 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.25:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 870.88 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 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
176.33 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
129.69 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
173.91 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.71 kg/kW
12.88 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
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID51304
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 54.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1965 Buick Riviera added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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