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					| General Information | 
				 
				
					| Make | 
					Buick | 
				 
				
					| Model | 
					Riviera | 
				 
				
					| Production Year | 
					1968 | 
				 
				
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					| Model Code | 
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					| Model Family | 
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					| Chassis and Dimensions | 
				 
				
					| Chassis Type | 
					2+2 DHC | 
				 
				
					| Number of Doors | 
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					| Wheelbase | 
					3023 mm     (119 in) | 
				 
				
					| Front Track | 
					1610 mm     (63,4 in) | 
				 
				
					| Rear Track | 
					1600 mm     (63 in) | 
				 
				
					| Length | 
					5467 mm     (215,2 in) | 
				 
				
					| Width | 
					2003 mm     (78,9 in) | 
				 
				
					| Height | 
					1356 mm     (53,4 in) | 
				 
				
					| Ground Clearance | 
					127 mm     (5 in) | 
				 
				
					| Length / Wheelbase Ratio | 
					1,81 | 
				 
				
					| Weight | 
					1970 kg     (4339,2 lb) | 
				 
				
					| Weight Distribution (front/rear) | 
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					| Fuel Capacity | 
					79,6 litre   (17,5 Imp gal ,  21 US gal) | 
				 
				
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					| Aerodynamics | 
				 
				
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					| Cx | 
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					| Engine Specifications | 
				 
				
					| Engine Manufacturer | 
					GM | 
				 
				
					| Engine Location | 
					Front | 
				 
				
					| Engine Alignment | 
					Longitudinal | 
				 
				
					| Engine Construction | 
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					| Coolant Type | 
					Water | 
				 
				
					| Engine Type | 
					OHV | 
				 
				
					| Number of Cylinders and Placement | 
					V-8 | 
				 
				
					| Valves per Cylinder | 
					2    (Total of  16 Pieces) | 
				 
				
					| Engine Displacement | 
					7047 cc     (430,04 cu in) | 
				 
				
					| Bore | 
					106,2 mm     (4,18 in) | 
				 
				
					| Stroke | 
					99,44 mm     (3,91 in) | 
				 
				
					| Bore / Stroke Ratio | 
					1,07 | 
				 
				
					| Unitary Capacity | 
					880,88 cc/cylinder    (53,75 cu in/cylinder) | 
				 
				
					| Number of Main Bearings | 
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					| Compression Ratio | 
					10,25 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Fuel System Type | 
					1 Ro carb | 
				 
				
					| Aspiration Type | 
					Normal | 
				 
				
					| Compressor Type | 
					- | 
				 
				
					| Intercooler Type | 
					None | 
				 
				
					| Catalytic Converter | 
					No | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Power | 
					360 HP     (268,5 kW) | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Power rpm | 
					5000 d/d | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Torque | 
					644 N.m     (475,3 lb.ft ,  65,7 kg.m) | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Torque rpm | 
					3200 d/d | 
				 
				
					| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm | 
					512,7 N.m    (5000 d/d) | 
				 
				
					| Power / Weight Ratio | 
					182,7 HP/ton    (136,3 W/kg) | 
				 
				
					| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio | 
					51,1 HP/litre    (38,1 kW/litre) | 
				 
				
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					| Fuel Consumption | 
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					| Performance | 
				 
				
					| 0 - 80 km/h | 
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					| 0 - 60 mph | 
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					| 0 - 100 km/h | 
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					| 0 - 160 km/h | 
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					| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) | 
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					| 0 - 400 m Acceleration | 
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					| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration | 
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					| Top Speed | 
					193 km/h   (120 mph) | 
				 
				
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					| Gearbox and Transmission | 
				 
				
					| Transmission Type | 
					3A | 
				 
				
					| Top Gear Ratio | 
					1 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Final Drive Ratio | 
					3,42 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Drive Wheels | 
					RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) | 
				 
				
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					| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes | 
				 
				
					| Steering Type | 
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					| Steering Turns (lock to lock) | 
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					| Turning Circle Diameter | 
					14,2 m    (46,6 ft) | 
				 
				
					| Suspension (front) | 
					I.CS. | 
				 
				
					| Suspension (rear) | 
					LA.CS. | 
				 
				
					| Brakes (front/rear) | 
					Di/Dr | 
				 
				
					| Brake Disc Diameter (front) | 
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					| Wheels (front) | 
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					| Wheels (rear) | 
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					| Tyres (front) | 
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