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1952 Buick Super Riviera
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1952
Make
Buick
Model
Super
Variant
Riviera
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
4th Generation 1st Facelift
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Riviera Hardtop 4.3 Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
130 hp
Power (kW)
95 kW
Torque
302 Nm (223 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,315 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,238 mm
(206.2 in)
Width
2,032 mm
(80.0 in)
Height
1,646 mm
(64.8 in)
Wheelbase
3,086 mm
(121.5 in)
Curb weight
1,748 kg
(3,854 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
7.6 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
78.58 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
104.78 mm
(4.1 in)
Compression Ratio
7.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
1.82 :1
2nd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.91 :1
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
72 litres
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm
(12.0 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm
(12.0 in)
Suspensions
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,501 mm
(59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,580 mm
(62.2 in)
Overhang, Front
869 mm
(34.2 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,283 mm
(50.5 in)
Turning Circle
12.04 m
Ground Clearance
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)
Equipment
Windows
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Production
Statistics
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
173 mm
(6.8 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
902 mm
(35.5 in)
Head Room, Rear
902 mm
(35.5 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,095 mm
(43.1 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,054 mm
(41.5 in)
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Heated Windows
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Material
Steel
AM
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
1 pcs
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Clock
Analogue
Carpets
Yes
Ashtray
Yes
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Rubber
Textile
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
19.8 :1
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Rug
Light
Yes
Design
Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Second Seat Row
Production Number (Generation)
304,558
Super
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Number of Seats
3
Sedan
Variant
Super Riviera
1950–1958
Super Riviera Sedan Generations
2 of 8
4th Generation 1st Facelift
1951–1952
Year
1952
Powertrain
Riviera Hardtop 4.3 Automatic
Horsepower
130 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
