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1954 Buick Super 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
Super
Variant
Riviera
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
5th Generation
Seats
6
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.3 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
185 hp
Power (kW)
136 kW
Displacement
5,276 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,507 mm
(216.8 in)
Width
2,027 mm
(79.8 in)
Height
1,588 mm
(62.5 in)
Wheelbase
3,226 mm
(127.0 in)
Curb weight
1,901 kg
(4,191 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,100 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
1,580 mm
(62.2 in)
Overhang, Front
922 mm
(36.3 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,359 mm
(53.5 in)
Turning Circle
13.1 m
Ground Clearance
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (X-Frame)
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
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
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
170 mm
(6.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
930 mm
(36.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
894 mm
(35.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,100 mm
(43.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,148 mm
(45.2 in)
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)
Equipment
Windows
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Front
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Material
Steel
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
Rubber
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
Production Number (Generation)
118,630
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Buick
1,066 vehicles
Super
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Super Riviera
1950–1958
Super Riviera Sedan Generations
4 of 8
5th Generation
1954
Year
1954
Powertrain
5.3 V8 Automatic
Horsepower
185 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
