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Century
1954 Buick Century Riviera
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1954
Make
Buick
Model
Century
Variant
Riviera
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
4th Generation
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Riviera 5.3 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
203 hp
Power (kW)
149 kW
Torque
419 Nm (309 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,276 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,240 mm
(206.3 in)
Width
1,948 mm
(76.7 in)
Height
1,537 mm
(60.5 in)
Wheelbase
3,099 mm
(122.0 in)
Curb weight
1,761 kg
(3,882 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,100 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
7.6 litres
Semi-synthetic Viscosity
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
81.28 mm
(3.2 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
1.82 :1
2nd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.6 :1
Reverse
1.82 :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
1,499 mm
(59.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,499 mm
(59.0 in)
Overhang, Front
904 mm
(35.6 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,237 mm
(48.7 in)
Turning Circle
12.68 m
Ground Clearance
165 mm
(6.5 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
904 mm
(35.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
864 mm
(34.0 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,074 mm
(42.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,061 mm
(41.8 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Coupé
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
B Platform
Equipment
Windows
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Front
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Material
Steel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Number of Vents, Front
1 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
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
Textile
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
23.6 :1
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Rug
Light
Yes
Design
Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
4
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
4
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Safety & Security
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Optional
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
Production Number (Generation)
82,069
Gasoline
Gasoline