1968 Buick Riviera Specifications

Specifications: 1968 Buick Riviera

Specifications: 1968 Buick Riviera

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

USA

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1968

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

55.9

Body

Body Type:

Drop-head Coupe (Convertible)

No. of Doors:

n/a

Front Track:

1610 mm, 63.4 in

Rear Track:

1600 mm, 63 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

5467 mm, 215.2 in

Total Width:

2003 mm, 78.9 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1356 mm, 53.4 in

Wheelbase:

3023 mm, 119 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.81

Ground Clearance:

127 mm, 5 in

Kerb Weight:

1970 Kg, 4343 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Engine Manufacturer:

GM

Capacity:

7 Litre, 7047cc (430.034 cu in)

Type:

8 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 16 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

1 x Rochester Carb

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

106.20 mm × 99.44 mm, 4.18 in × 3.91 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.07

Power:

365 PS (360 bhp) (268.5 kW) @ 5000 rpm

Specific Output :

51.1 bhp per litre, 0.84 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

644.0 Nm (475 ft·lb) (65.7 kgm) @ 3200 rpm

Specific Torque:

91.39 Nm/litre

Bmep:

1148.4 kPa (166.6 psi)

Compression Ratio:

10.25:1

Fuel Capacity:

79.6 Litres, 17.5 UK Gal, 21 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

880.88cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

3 Speed Automatic

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

3.42

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

193 Km/h (120 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

182.74 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Ventilated Front Disc Brakes / Rear Drum Brakes

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

n/a

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

14.20 m

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Coil Springs

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle / Coil Springs

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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