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Buick Riviera II 7.0 V8 (360 Hp) Automatic
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Buick Riviera:
The Buick Riviera is a personal luxury car that was marketed by Buick from 1963 to 1999, with the exception of the 1994 model year.
As General Motors' first entry into the personal luxury car market segment, the Riviera was highly praised by automotive journalists upon its high-profile debut. It was a ground-up design on a new GM E platform debuting for the 1963 model year and was also Buick's first unique Riviera model.
Unlike its subsequent GM E platform stablemates, the Oldsmobile Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado, the Riviera was initially a front engine/rear-wheel drive platform, switching to front-wheel drive starting with the 1979 model year....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Buick Riviera (II). With 644 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a vehicle from the 1960s, the Buick Riviera II predates modern safety standards and testing protocols like Euro NCAP. It lacks features such as airbags, crumple zones, and advanced driver-assistance systems, offering only basic passive safety for its time.
7.0 V8 (360 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The massive 7.0L V8 delivers robust performance, providing ample power and torque for effortless acceleration and highway cruising, characteristic of American muscle and luxury cars of its time.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is a significant drawback, as expected from a large displacement V8 carbureted engine of this era. Owners should anticipate high fuel consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic and distinctive styling
- • Powerful and smooth V8 engine
- • Luxurious and comfortable interior for its era
- • Strong road presence and cruising capabilities
- • Good investment as a classic car
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Handling and braking are not comparable to modern vehicles
- • Maintenance can be costly for vintage parts
- • Large size can make city driving challenging
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Buick |
| Model: | Riviera |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 7.0 V8 (360 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1966 |
| End of production: | 1969 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5-6 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 360 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 51.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 644 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | ND |
| Engine displacement: | 7046 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.73 l |
| Coolant: | 15.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 106.36 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 99.06 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.25:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 79 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 454 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5467 mm mm |
| Width: | 2002 mm mm |
| Height: | 1356 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3023 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1611 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1600 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 225/75 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer |
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