1965 Buick Riviera Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1965 Buick Riviera, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unit Steel
Production Years for Series :	1963 - 1965
Price :	$4,316
Weight :	4035 lbs \| 1830.245 kg

Performance

Top Speed :	196 km/h \| 121.814 mph

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6571 cc \| 401.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.2 in \| 106 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	10.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6965 cc \| 425.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	340 BHP (250.24 KW)
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 101 mm.
Compression :	10.3:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1965 :	600,145
Total 1965 Riviera production :	34,586
1965 Buick Riviera
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	34,586

Dimension(s)

Sport Coupe

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Chassis # 494475H921426
Engine # LX307 H921426
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	209.0 in \| 5309 mm.
Width :	78.8 in \| 2002 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	59.0 in \| 1499 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.45 x 15

1965 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,650
Avg. Household Income :	$6,450
Avg. Home :	$13,600
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.31

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Q: How fast is the 1965 Buick Riviera? A: The 1965 Buick Riviera has a top speed of 196 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Buick Riviera? A: The 1965 Buick Riviera has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1965 Buick Riviera? A: The 1965 Buick Riviera has a length of 209.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1965 Buick Riviera? A: The 1965 Buick Riviera has a width of 78.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1965 Buick Riviera cost when new?A: The 1965 Buick Riviera had a base price of approximately $4,316 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1965 Buick Riviera? A: The 1965 Buick Riviera was a Sport Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1965 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1965 Buick Riviera had 8.45 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1965? A: Buick produced 600,145 automobiles in 1965.

Q: How many 1965 Rivieras were produced? A: Buick produced 34,586 examples of the Riviera in 1965.

Q: What engines did the 1965 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1965 Buick Riviera had the following engine options: V 8 (6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (6965 cc | 425.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 340 BHP (250.24 KW)

Q: What transmission did the 1965 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1965 Buick Riviera had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.