These are standard specifications for the 1973 Buick Riviera, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic
Chassis # 4Y87U3H424731
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Chassis # 4Y87U3A560830
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1973 |
| Price : | $5,220 |
| Weight : | 4480 lbs | 2032.094 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 180 km/h | 111.87 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4MV 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1973 : | 821,165 |
| Total 1973 Riviera production : | 34,080 |
| 1973 Buick Riviera | |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 34,080 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 223.4 in | 5674 mm. |
| Width : | 80.0 in | 2032 mm. |
| Height : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Front Track : | 63.6 in | 1615 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | J78-15 |
Recall
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19721001 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V253000 |
| Notes | GENERAL MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEENASSEMBLED WITH IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CARBURETOR THROTTLE OPERATING CABLE.IFCONDITION EXISTS, MAY PREVENT THROTTLE FROM CLOSING WHEN DRIVER REMOVES HISFOOT FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING CABLE WHERENECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Buick Riviera FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Buick Riviera?
Q: How fast is the 1973 Buick Riviera? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera has a top speed of 180 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Buick Riviera? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Buick Riviera? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera has a length of 223.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Buick Riviera? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera has a width of 80.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Buick Riviera cost when new?A: The 1973 Buick Riviera had a base price of approximately $5,220 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1973 Buick Riviera? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera was a Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1973 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera had J78-15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1973? A: Buick produced 821,165 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Rivieras were produced? A: Buick produced 34,080 examples of the Riviera in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera had the following engine options: V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 2800 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1973 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 1973 Buick Riviera? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera has a top speed of 180 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Buick Riviera? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Buick Riviera? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera has a length of 223.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Buick Riviera? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera has a width of 80.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Buick Riviera cost when new?A: The 1973 Buick Riviera had a base price of approximately $5,220 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1973 Buick Riviera? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera was a Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1973 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera had J78-15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1973? A: Buick produced 821,165 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Rivieras were produced? A: Buick produced 34,080 examples of the Riviera in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1973 Buick Riviera had the following engine options: V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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