Riviera

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIVIERA: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls splash and nozzle lubricated. Normal oil pressure 40 @ 2400. Full-Flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System: Automatic choke. Pleated paper gasoline filter with fine filter in fuel tank. Oiled paper element 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: 16.7 quarts with heater. Exhaust System: Dual mufflers constructed of a combination of aluminized and stainless steels to promote longer life. Dual exhaust. Electrical: Twelve-volt electrical system. Four-position starter-ignition switch. Automatic Transmission: Super Turbine is of a torque converter type. Total oil capacity: 23 pints. Propeller Shaft: Drive shaft is slightly angled to reduce tunnelheight 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 universal joints. 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.


THE STANDARD RIVIERA ENGINE 430-4

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

360@5000	475@3200	10.25 to 1	430	4-barrel	Premium



THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment			Option

Automatic Super Turbine (Column shift)			Automatic SuperTurbine (Console shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

Riviera 3.07			Riviera GS 3.42
Consult your Buick dealer for information on optional ratios.


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
Riviera	215.25	78.5	53.4	119.0	63.44	63.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

	Head Room		Leg Room		Shoulder Room
	Front	Rear	Front	Rear	Front	Rear

Riviera	38.7	37.4	41.1	36.6	58.7	56.4

BUICK RIVIERA REGULAR EQUIPMENT-Super Turbine transmission; 360-hp. 430-4 V8 engine; power steering; self-adjusting power brakes; tilt steering wheel; energy absorbing steering column; dual exhaust; heater and defroster; finned aluminum front brake drums with cast-iron liners; dual master cylinder brake system with warning light and corrosion resistant brake lines; custom padded seat cushions; folding seat back latches; custom front seat belts with retractors; seat belts with pushbutton buckles for all passenger positions; padded front and intermediate seat back tops and lower structure; electric clock: step-on parking brake; parking brake signal light; four-way hazard warning flasher; directional signals: lane change feature in direction signal control; trunk light; door-operated interior light; glove compartment light; inside day-night mirror with deflecting base; smoking set: rear seat ash trays; Magic-Mirror finish; dual safety arm rests-front and rear; 15-inch wheels; wheel covers; dual horns; license plate frame; 6,000-mile lubed front suspension; Delcotron generator; carpeting; dual-key lockihg system; Full-Flow oil filter; passenger guard door locks with deflecting lock buttons-all doors: padded instrument panel. sun visors, windshield corner posts; outside rear view mirror; dual speed windshield wiper and windshield washer; reduced glare instrument panel top, inside windshield mouldings, horn control, steering wheel hub, and windshield wiper arms and blades; backup lights, new side marker lights and parking lamps that illuminate with headlamps; hidden headlamps; thick laminate windshield; soft, low-profile window control knobs and coat hooks; yielding smooth contoured door and window regulator handles.

Some of the equipment shown on the cars illustratad is optional at extra cost

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