1953 Buick Special Riviera

United States Gasoline RWD Coupe

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1953 Buick Special Riviera

United States Gasoline RWD Coupe

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Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1953
Make: Buick
Model: Special
Variant: Riviera

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1953
Make: Buick
Model: Special
Variant: Riviera

Body Style

Coupe

Generation

3rd Generation 2nd Facelift

Seats

6

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Automatic, 2-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: Riviera 4.3 Automatic
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 132 hp
Power (kW): 97 kW
Torque: 308 Nm (227 lb-ft)
Displacement: 4,315 cc

Dimensions

Length: 5,227 mm (205.8 in)
Width: 1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height: 1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Wheelbase: 3,086 mm (121.5 in)
Curb weight: 1,722 kg (3,796 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,400 rpm

Engine Fluids

Mineral Oil (viscosity): 20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume: 7.6 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity

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Engine Configuration

Bore: 78.58 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke: 104.78 mm (4.1 in)
Compression Ratio: 7.6 :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: 3.6 :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: 1,499 mm (59.0 in)
Overhang, Front: 851 mm (33.5 in)
Overhang, Rear: 1,290 mm (50.8 in)
Turning Circle: 12.04 m
Ground Clearance

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Coupé
Pillars: A-B
Chassis Construction: Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional

Platform

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: 889 mm (35.0 in)
Leg Room, Front: 1,095 mm (43.1 in)
Leg Room, Rear: 1,054 mm (41.5 in)

General Motors Platforms

B Platform

Equipment

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Manual
Window Lifts, Rear: Manual
Tinted Windows: Optional

Windows › Tinted Windows

Front: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Other Equipment

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen

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: Optional
Carpets: Yes
Ashtray: Yes

Other Equipment › Clock

Analogue: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Material: Rubber
Textile

Steering Wheel

Material: Plastic
Colour: Black
Steering Ratio: 19.8 :1

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Carpet: Rug
Light: Optional

Design

Accent: Chrome
Transmission Knob Material: Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Textile

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

Production Number (Generation): 217,170

Special

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Antenna

Optional

Air Intakes

1-port

Number of Exhaust Pipes

1

Seat Depth

Yes

Second Seat Row

Number of Seats: 3

Coupe

Variant

Special Riviera Coupe Generations2 of 7

Year

1953

Powertrain

Horsepower

132 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

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