1962 Buick Riviera (1963) specifications

1962 Buick Riviera (1963) data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerBill Mitchell / Ned Nickles
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 1938 mm 76.3 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 Wildcat 445
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6.6 litre
6555 cc
(400.011 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 106.2 × 92.5 mm
4.18 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
330 PS (325 bhp) (242 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
603 Nm (445 ft·lb) (61.5 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
37 kW/litre
50.3 ps/litre
49.6 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
91.99 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.25:1
Fuel system 1 Carter AFB carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1156 kPa (167.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 819.38 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 16.01 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
173.34 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
127.49 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
170.96 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.84 kg/kW
13.1 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 5.000
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front 5.5K x 15
Wheel size rear 5.5K x 15
Tyres front 7.10 x 15
Tyres rear 7.10 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 305 mm
Rear brake diameter 305 mm
Braked area
Gearbox continuously variable transmission
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID54142
Production total 37399
Model code 4747
Model family Series 4700
RAC rating 55.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Buick Riviera (1963) added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Buick Riviera models

2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6555 cm3/400.0cuin 365 PS 360 bhp 268 kW 1920 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6969 cm3/425.3cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1901 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR CVT 6969 cm3/425.3cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
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4 door fixed-head coupé FR 2X3A 7044 cm3/429.9cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2X3A 7044 cm3/429.9cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 7044 cm3/429.9cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2X3A 7044 cm3/429.9cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 7044 cm3/429.9cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2X3A 7044 cm3/429.9cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6466 cm3/394.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW 2023 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR A 6466 cm3/394.6cuin 350 PS 345 bhp 257 kW 1893 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6466 cm3/394.6cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6466 cm3/394.6cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6466 cm3/394.6cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 6466 cm3/394.6cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5907 cm3/360.5cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6286 cm3/383.6cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6292 cm3/384.0cuin 335 PS 330 bhp 246 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 322 PS 318 bhp 237 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6362 cm3/388.2cuin 317 PS 313 bhp 233 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6374 cm3/389.0cuin 338 PS 333 bhp 248 kW