Car Specs

1953 Buick Super Riviera Hardtop Dynaflow

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Quick Facts

Chassis Code: Series 50

Build Start: 1953

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1953
Model Variant: Series 50
Chassis Code: Series 50

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3086mm
Track/tread (rear): 1575mm
Width: 2032mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75litres
Track/tread (front): 1524mm
Length: 5273mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 2 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.60
Engine Manufacturer: Buick
Capacity: 5.2 litre (5230cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.25
Engine Construction: cast iron block
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 101.6 × 81.3mm
Specific output: 32.5bhp/litre
Sump: wet sumped

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Maximum Power Output: 172 @ 4000 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Carter carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: LA.CS.
Front Suspension: I.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.71

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 15x6½
Tyres Rear: 7.60-15 4 ply
Wheel Size Front: 15x6½
Tyres Front: 7.60-15 4 ply

Other

RAC rating: 51.2
Unitary Capacity: 653.75cc
Model code: 56R 53-4537
Number of doors: 2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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