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1972 BUICK RIVIERA HARDTOP

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    1972 Buick Riviera

  • VIN 4Y87W2H902781
  • The VIN decodes to a 1972 Buick Riviera.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1972
    Make
    Buick
  • Series
    Riviera
    Trim Level
    Hardtop
  • Origin
    United States
    Base Price
    $5149.00 USD
  • Production
    33728
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Doors
    2
    Body Maker
    Fisher
  • Model Number
    49487
    Weight
    4363 lbs
  • Brakes
  • Front Brake Size
    11 55/64 in.
    Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Service
    Power front disc rear self-adjusting drum
    Brake Size
    11 in.
  • Capacities
  • Oil
    4 qt.
    Rear Differential
    4.25 pt.
  • Transmission
    23 pt.
    Fuel Tank
    21 gal.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Rochester
  • Differential
  • Differential
    Hypoid
    Differential Ratio
    2.93 :1
  • Dimension
  • Rear Tread
    63 in.
    Height
    54 in.
  • Wheelbase
    122 in.
    Width
    79.5 in.
  • Length
    217.3 in.
    Front Tread
    63.4 in.
  • Engine
  • Compression Ratio
    8.5 :1
    Cylinders
    8
  • Block Material
    Cast alloy iron
    Engine Type
    Turbo Hydra-matic
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Brake Horsepower
    250@4000 hp
  • Engine Type
    Downdraft 4-barrel
    Engine Type
    V8 valve-in-head
  • Rated Horsepower
    59.51 hp
    Engine No. Location
    Front of right bank of cylinders.
  • Engine Numbers
    Same as VIN production number sequence.
    Torque
    375@2800 ft/lbs
  • Main Bearings
    5
    Displacement
    455 cu. in.
  • Bore and Stroke
    4.3125 & 3.9 in.
    Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
    Exhaust System
    Single
  • Cooling System
    18 4/5 Quarts
    Fuel Type
    Premium
  • Radiator
    Cross flow
    Battery
    12
  • Cooling System
    Water pump
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Power windows
    Optional
    Radio
    Optional
  • Power seats
    Optional
    Air conditioning
    Optional
  • Speed control device
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Variable-ratio power
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent ball joint with coil springs
    Rear Suspension
    Coil link
  • Transmission
  • Drive
    Rear wheel drive
    Gears
    3
  • 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 14

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