1954 Buick Century Riviera

United StatesGasolineRWDSedan

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Specifications

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

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