1971 - 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 1971
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3100 mm     (122 in)
Front Track 1626 mm     (64 in)
Rear Track 1626 mm     (64 in)
Length 5525 mm     (217,5 in)
Width 2019 mm     (79,5 in)
Height 1365 mm     (53,7 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,78
Weight 2009 kg     (4425,1 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 Buick
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
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 330 HP     (246,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 617 N.m     (455,3 lb.ft ,  62,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 510,8 N.m    (4600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 164,3 HP/ton    (122,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 44,2 HP/litre    (33 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 9,1 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,9 s    @ 142 km/h    (88 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 201 km/h   (124,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 13,2 m    (43,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.U&LW.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.4Li.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) H78 x 15
Tyres (rear) H78 x 15