1968 - Buick - Riviera

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Riviera 1991
2. Riviera 1989
3. Riviera 1994
4. Riviera 1996
5. Riviera 1996
6. Riviera 1968
7. Riviera 1969
8. Riviera 1965
9. Riviera 1966
10. Riviera 1972
11. Riviera 1963
12. Riviera 1971
13. Riviera 1964
General Information
Make Buick
Model Riviera
Production Year 1968
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 DHC
Number of Doors
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)
Fuel Capacity 79,6 litre   (17,5 Imp gal ,  21 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
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
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)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 193 km/h   (120 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,42 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
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)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)