1966 Buick Riviera Specifications

Specifications

1966 1967 1969

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1966 - 1970
Price :	$4,425
Weight :	4185 lbs \| 1898.284 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6965 cc \| 425.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 109 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	10.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 4MC 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	6965 cc \| 425.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	465 Ft-Lbs (630 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 109 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	10.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Dual 4-barrel carburetors

Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbine

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1966 :	553,870
Total 1966 Riviera production :	45,348
1966 Buick Riviera
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	45,348

Dimension(s)

Sport Coupe

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	211.2 in \| 5365 mm.
Width :	78.8 in \| 2002 mm.
Height :	53.2 in \| 1351 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	63.4 in \| 1610 mm.
Rear Track :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.45x15

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19650801
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V160000
Notes	CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO.66C12.BUICK CAMPAIGN NO.66C1.POSSIBILITY THAT THEFUEL INLET PLUG ON ROCHESTER QUADRAJET CARBURETOR MAY FAIL WHICH COULD RESULTIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.THIS CONDITION, IF IT EXISTS, COULD CAUSE INJURYFROM FIRE OR FROM LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDINSTALLING A SPECIAL BRACKET ON THE CARBURETOR TO PREVENT LOSS OF FUEL INLETPLUG).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1966 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,650
Avg. Household Income :	$6,900
Avg. Home :	$14,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.32

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Buick Riviera? A: The 1966 Buick Riviera has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1966 Buick Riviera? A: The 1966 Buick Riviera has a length of 211.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1966 Buick Riviera? A: The 1966 Buick Riviera has a width of 78.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1966 Buick Riviera cost when new?A: The 1966 Buick Riviera had a base price of approximately $4,425 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1966 Buick Riviera? A: The 1966 Buick Riviera was a Sport Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1966 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1966 Buick Riviera had 8.45x15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1966? A: Buick produced 553,870 automobiles in 1966.

Q: How many 1966 Rivieras were produced? A: Buick produced 45,348 examples of the Riviera in 1966.

Q: What engines did the 1966 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1966 Buick Riviera had the following engine options: V 8 (6965 cc | 425.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (6965 cc | 425.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 465 Ft-Lbs (630 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1966 Buick Riviera have? A: The 1966 Buick Riviera had a 3 speed Automatic Turbine gearbox.