1963 - 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 1963
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2972 mm     (117 in)
Front Track 1524 mm     (60 in)
Rear Track 1499 mm     (59 in)
Length 5283 mm     (208 in)
Width 1943 mm     (76,5 in)
Height 1346 mm     (53 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,78
Weight 1901 kg     (4187,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 75 litre   (16,5 Imp gal ,  19,8 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 6555 cc     (400,01 cu in)
Bore 106,2 mm     (4,18 in)
Stroke 92,5 mm     (3,64 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,15
Unitary Capacity 819,38 cc/cylinder    (50 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,25 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 325 HP     (242,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 583 N.m     (430,3 lb.ft ,  59,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 526 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 171 HP/ton    (127,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,6 HP/litre    (37 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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,94 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 305 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 305 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 7.10 x 15
Tyres (rear) 7.10 x 15