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1973 BUICK RIVIERA HARDTOP COUPE

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    1973 Buick Riviera

  • VIN 4Y87U3H456024
  • The VIN decodes to a 1973 Buick Riviera.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1973
    Make
    Buick
  • Series
    Riviera
    Trim Level
    Hardtop Coupe
  • Base Price
    $5149.00 USD
    Production
    34080
  • Origin
    United States
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Doors
    2
    Body Maker
    Fisher
  • Model Number
    4EY87
  • Brakes
  • Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
    Front Brake Size
    11 55/64 in.
  • Brake Size
    11 in.
    Service
    Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
  • Capacities
  • Fuel Tank
    21 gal.
    Transmission
    23 pt.
  • Oil
    4 qt.
    Rear Differential
    4.25 pt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Rochester
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    2.93 :1
  • Dimension
  • Height
    54 in.
    Rear Tread
    63 in.
  • Front Tread
    63.4 in.
    Width
    79.9 in.
  • Wheelbase
    122 in.
    Length
    223.4 in.
  • Engine
  • Engine Type
    Turbo Hydra-matic
    Compression Ratio
    8.5 :1
  • Block Material
    Cast alloy iron
    Engine Numbers
    Same as VIN production number sequence.
  • Cylinders
    8
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Engine Type
    Downdraft 4-barrel
    Rated Horsepower
    59.51 hp
  • Brake Horsepower
    250@4000 hp
    Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
  • Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
    Displacement
    455 cu. in.
  • Engine Type
    V8 valve-in-head
    Bore and Stroke
    4.3125 & 3.9 in.
  • Torque
    375@2800 ft/lbs
    Engine No. Location
    Front of right bank of cylinders.
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Cooling System
    Water pump
  • Battery
    12
    Cooling System
    18 4/5 Quarts
  • Exhaust System
    Single
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Radiator
    Cross flow
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Radio
    Optional
    Power antenna
    Optional
  • Power seats
    Optional
    Power steering
    Optional
  • Power brakes
    Optional
    Speed control device
    Optional
  • Air conditioning
    Optional
    Power windows
    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

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