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1958 Buick Limited Riviera Hardtop

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Chassis Code: Limited 700

Build Start: 1958

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1958
Model Variant: Limited 700
Chassis Code: Limited 700

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3239mm
Track/tread (rear): 1549mm
Width: 2025mm
Track/tread (front): 1527mm
Length: 5768mm
Height: 1510mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75.8litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: B-12000
Capacity: 6 litre (5962cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.21
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.23
Engine Manufacturer: Buick
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 104.8 × 86.4mm
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Engine Coolant: Water

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester Quadrajet carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.78

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1142.4kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 15x6
Tyres Front: 8.00 x 15
Wheel Size Rear: 15x6
Tyres Rear: 8.00 x 15

Other

Unitary Capacity: 745.25cc
Model code: 750/584839X
maximum power output(Gross): 304 PS (300 bhp) (224 kW)at 4600 rpm
maximum torque(Gross): 542 Nm (400 ft·lb) (55.3 kgm)at 3200 rpm
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 54.5
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Specific output(Gross): 50.3 bhp/litre0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Gross): 90.91 Nm/litre, 1.1 ft·lb/cu3

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