1972 - 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 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3096 mm     (121,9 in)
Front Track 1615 mm     (63,6 in)
Rear Track 1626 mm     (64 in)
Length 5545 mm     (218,3 in)
Width 2032 mm     (80 in)
Height 1372 mm     (54 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 2040 kg     (4493,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
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 7458 cc     (455,12 cu in)
Bore 109,5 mm     (4,31 in)
Stroke 99 mm     (3,9 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 932,25 cc/cylinder    (56,89 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 250 HP     (186,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 508 N.m     (374,9 lb.ft ,  51,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 445,1 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 122,5 HP/ton    (91,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 33,5 HP/litre    (25 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 179 km/h   (111,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,93 : 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.W.TLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.LTA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)