1972 Buick Riviera

This vehicle has a 2 door coupé body style with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. Its 8 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 7.5 litres. It provides power and torque figures of 250 bhp (253 PS/186 kW) at 4000 rpm and 508 Nm (375 lbft/51.8 kgm) at 2800 rpm respectively. The power is delivered to the wheels through a 3 speed automatic gearbox. Its quoted kerb weight is 2040 kg. Maximum speed stated is 179 km/h, which is 111 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
5545 mm
Weight
2040 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
7.5 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
253 PS / 250 bhp / 186 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
508 Nm / 375 ft.lb / 51.8 kgm @ 2800 rpm
Top speed
179 km/h / 111 mph

1972 Buick Riviera specifications

1972 Buick Riviera data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3096 mm	121.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1615 mm	63.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1626 mm	64 inches
Length	5545 mm	218.3 inches
Width	2032 mm	80 inches
Height	1372 mm	54 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.79
Kerb weight	2040 kg	4497 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	7.5 litre 7458 cc (455.115 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	109.5 × 99 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 (DIN)	253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	508 Nm (375 ft·lb) (51.8 kgm) at 2800 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	25 kW/litre 34 ps/litre 33.5 bhp/litre 0.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	68.11 Nm/litre 0.82 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	856 kPa (124.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	932.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter
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	179 km/h (111 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 124.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 PS/kg 91.38 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 122.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 10.94 kg/kW 18.28 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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.W.TLi.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	LA.LTA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID	54109
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	59.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1972 Buick Riviera added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.

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﻿1972 Buick Riviera

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1972 Buick Riviera