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1971 BUICK RIVIERA HARDTOP

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    1971 Buick Riviera

  • VIN 494871H923443
  • The VIN decodes to a 1971 Buick Riviera.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1971
    Make
    Buick
  • Series
    Riviera
    Trim Level
    Hardtop
  • Production
    33810
    Base Price
    $5290.00 USD
  • Origin
    United States
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Body Maker
    Fisher
    Model Number
    49487
  • Doors
    2
    Weight
    4257 lbs
  • Brakes
  • Front Brake Size
    11 55/64 in.
    Service
    Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
  • Brake Size
    11 in.
    Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Capacities
  • Oil
    4 qt.
    Rear Differential
    4.25 pt.
  • Fuel Tank
    21 gal.
    Transmission
    23 pt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Rochester
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    2.93 :1
  • Dimension
  • Front Tread
    63.4 in.
    Rear Tread
    63 in.
  • Height
    54 in.
    Width
    79.9 in.
  • Wheelbase
    122 in.
    Length
    217.4 in.
  • Engine
  • Engine Numbers
    Same as VIN production number sequence.
    Engine No. Location
    Between 2 front spark plugs.
  • Bore and Stroke
    4.3125 & 3.9 in.
    Block Material
    Cast alloy iron
  • Torque
    450@2800 ft/lbs
    Brake Horsepower
    315@4400 hp
  • Engine Type
    Turbo Hydra-matic
    Engine Type
    Downdraft 4-barrel
  • Main Bearings
    5
    Engine Type
    V8 valve-in-head
  • Cylinders
    8
    Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
  • Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
    Rated Horsepower
    59.51 hp
  • Displacement
    455 cu. in.
    Compression Ratio
    8.5 :1
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Radiator
    Cross flow
    Cooling System
    Water pump
  • Battery
    12
    Exhaust System
    Single
  • Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
    Fuel Type
    Premium
  • Cooling System
    18 4/5 Quarts
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Power windows
    Optional
    Radio
    Optional
  • Front disc rear drum brakes
    Optional
    Speed control device
    Optional
  • Power steering
    Optional
    Air conditioning
    Optional
  • Power seats
    Optional
    Power brakes
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Variable-ratio power
  • Suspension
  • Rear Suspension
    Coil link
    Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    On plate on top of left side of dashboard visible through windshield.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Spare Location
    Trunk
    Tire Size
    H78 x 15

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