RIVIERA

SOME GOOD READING: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls splash and nozzle lubricated. Normal oil pressure 30 @ 2800. Full-flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System: Automatic choke. Mechanical fuel pump. Two-stage gasoline filter with fine filter in fuel tank. Oil-impregnated polyurethane air cleaner. Exhaust type manifold heat control. Fuel Tank Capacity: approximately 21 gallons. Engine Cooling: Pressure system. Choke-type circulation thermostat. Centrifugal water pump. Capacity 18.5 quarts with heater. Exhaust System: Muffler constructed of corrosion resistent aluminized stainless steel to promote longer life. Dual exhaust. Electrical: Twelve volt electrical system. Four-position starter-ignition switch. Automatic Transmission: SuperTurbine is a torque converter type featuring a variable pitch stator within the converter; and two planetary gearsets.Total oil capacity: 22 pints. Propeller Shaft: Drive shaft is slightly angled to reduce tunnel height in rear seat. Angled sections are connected by a special constant-velocity universal joint that minimizes vibration during transfer of power to rear axle. Shaft is connected to transmission and rear axle by needle-bearing universaljoints. Rear Axle: Hypoid gears, semi-floating. Transfer of driving forces through rubber-mounted arms connected to frame. Frame: Cruciform. Suspension: lndependent ball-joint front suspension with link type stabilizer bar. Three link-type rear suspension. Coil springs front and rear. Direct acting hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear. Brakes: Gross lining area: 193.3 sq. in. Step-on parking brake operating through rear service brake shoes. Power brakes standard. Tires: 8.45 x 15. Steering: Easy power steering standard. Overall ratio: 19.0 to 1. Flexible coupling in power gear screens out road irregularities.


EXTRA COST CUSTOM VINYL BUCKET
W/OPERATOR'S CONSOLE.

EXTRA COST CUSTOM VINYL NOTCHBACK 		 



BUICK RIVIERA REGULAR EQUIPMENT- Super Turbine Transmission; 360-hp 430-4 V-8: Power Steering: Self-adjusting Power Brakes: Tilt Steering Wheel; Dual Exhausts: Heater and Defroster,* Finned Aluminum Front Brake Drums; Custom Padded Seat Cushions: Custom Front Seat Belts with Retractors: Rear Seat Belts; Electric Clock: Step-On Parking Brake; Parking Brake Signal Light; Directional Signals; Trunk light; Door-operated Courtesy Light: Glove Compartiment Light: Glareproof Mirror: Smoking Set; Rear Seat Ash Trays: Magic-Mirror Finish; Dual Arm Rests-Front and Rear; 15-inch Wheels; Wheel Covers; Duel Horns: License Plate Frames: 6,000-mile Lubed Front Suspension; Delcotron Generator; Carpeting; Dual-Key Locking System: Re-usable Air Cleaner Element: Full-Flow Oil Filter: Plunger-type Door Locks; Upper Instrument Panel Pad: Outside Rear View Mirror; Dual Speed Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer: Padded Sun Visors; Back-up Lamps.

*All models may be ordered without heater-defroster.

THE OPTIONAL RIVIERA GRAN SPORT. Suspension, both front and rear, is heavy duty. Positive traction differential (3.42 axle ratio standard). Monogram-front fender "GS". Monogram-instrument panel "Riviera GS". Wide oval type tires with a white stripe are standard. Red stripe is available at no extra cost.

THE STANDARD ENGINE 430-4
HorsepowerTorqueDisplacementCarburetionFuel
360@5000475@32004304-barrelPremium
 
THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular EquipmentOption
Automatic SuperTurbine (Column shift)Automatic SuperTurbine (Console shift)
REAR AXLE RATIO:
Riviera 3.07Riviera GS 3.42
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)
LengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTread-frontTread-rear
211.379.453.2119.063.563.0
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)
Head RoomLeg RoomShoulder Room
FrontRearFrontRearFrontRear
41.237.441.236.658.756.4


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