1964 Buick Riviera Facts, Figures, and Specifications
Five Fast Facts You May Not Know
1964 Buick Riviera
1. 1964 Tail Lights USe "R" Emblem
2. 360 HP 425 CID V-8 an Option
3. Heater - A/C Move to Console Face
4. Stylized "R" Emblem Found on Hood - Used for 35 more Years
5. Still No Hidden Headlights
1964 – Buick Riviera Gets
the 360 HP V-8
The 1963 Riviera was a huge sales success so Buick saw little need for major changes in 1964. A new, stand-up hood ornament and revised “Riviera” scripts on the front fenders and right-hand deck were the the most significant changes. The big news was the release of the 360 HP twin 4-barrel carbureted “Super Wildcat” V-8.
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1964 Buick Riviera Facts – Body Paint Color Codes
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1964 Buick Riviera
| A Regal Black | |
| C Arctic White | |
| D Silver Cloud | |
| F Marlin Blue | |
| H Wedgwood Blue | |
| J Surf Green | |
| K Sunburst Yellow | |
| L Claret Mist | |
| N Coral Mist | |
| P Teal Mist | |
| R Desert Beige | |
| S Bronze Mist | |
| T Tawny Mist | |
| V Granada Red | |
| W Diplomat Blue |
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1964 Buick Riviera Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1964 Buick Riviera
The 1963 Riviera was a huge sales success so Buick saw little need for major changes in 1964. A new, stand-up hood ornament and revised “Riviera” scripts on the front fenders and right-hand deck were the the most significant changes. The simulated rear fender cooling vents were still outlined in bright metal. The twin egg crate center grille continued without alteration, and “R” emblems replacing the Buick crests in the taillight lenses. (the “R” emblem, a trademark that would continue throughout the remainder of Riviera’s 36-year production run). A stylized letter “R” also appeared in wheel cover centers.
The interior was slightly changed by moving the heater controls from under the dashboard eyebrow to slide controls in the forward fairing of the center console. Leather was dropped as an option, and the Dynaflow twin-turbine transmission was replaced by a new three-speed Super Turbine 400, that was, in fact, the GM Turbo Hydra-Matic. It used a two-speed “D” and ‘L” selector, but could automatically downshift from third to second until the car reached a suitable speed to downshift to first. The standard engine was now the previously optional 340 HP 425 CID V-8. A 360 HP “Super Wildcat” version was optional, with dual Carter AFB four-barrel carburetors.
Total Production was 37,958 – another banner year.
1964 Buick Riviera Factoids
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The 1964 Riviera was changed little due to it huge success in its introductory year. Externally, only three things were noticeable – the now famous stylized “R” in the tail lights and the same “R” in the gun sight hood ornament. The the brightwork surrounding the faux side vents remained.
For 1964, two engines were available for the Riviera – the standard engine size was now 425 CID, and made 340 HP. The optional engine “Super Wildcat” was also 425 CID, but used two Carter AFB carburetors to deliver 360 HP. Both made the same rated torque of 445 ft. lbs. The 401 CID V8 was no longer available in the Riviera.
When designed, the Riviera was intended to have its headlights hidden in the front fender grilles. Unfortunately, the Corvette had a hidden headlight feature coming in the new 1963 model. After a big row started by Chevrolet,who claimed that this feature would be diminished by Riviera having the same feature, GM forced Buick to delay their headlights until 1965.
1964 Buick Riviera Facts – Models/Production
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Riviera 2-Door Hardtop Coupe Style 4747 – Standard features included two-speed wipers with washers, back-up lights, glare-proof inside mirror, parking brake signal light, safety buzzer, Riviera exclusive wheel covers, electric clock, padded instrument panel, trip mileage odometer, front and rear bucket seats, courtesy lamps, deep-pile carpet, foam-padded seat cushions, center console with transmission selector lever. Interiors were trimmed in vinyl with wood accents.
1964 Riviera Facts – Engines
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Riviera 425 CID V-8: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 425 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.3125″ x 3.640″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 340 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 465 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic
Camshaft timing: Intake 290°, Exhaust 299°, Overlap 77°, Lift 0.439″ (intake), 0.441” (exhaust).
Carburetor: Carter AFB 4-barrel model 3635.
Optional Riviera “Super Wildcat” 425 CID V-8: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 425 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.3125″ x 3.640″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 360 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 465 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic
Camshaft timing: Intake 290°, Exhaust 299°, Overlap 77°, Lift 0.439 (intake), 0.441” (exhaust).
Carburetors: Two Carter AFB 4-barrel model (front) 3645; (rear) 3646.
1964 Buick Riviera Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 117.0 inches.
- Overall length: 208.0 inches
- Overall width: 76.6 inches.
- Overall height: 53.0 inches.
- Front track: 60.15 inches.
- Rear track: 59 inches.
- Standard tires: 7.10 x 15.
1964 Buick Riviera Facts – Powertrain Information
- Three Speed Manual Transmission – None
- Four Speed Manual Transmission – None
- Automatic Transmission Ratios
- GM Turbo Hydramatic 400: 1st – 2.48:1, 2nd – 1.48:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 2.08:1
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- All: 3.07:1;
1964 Buick Riviera Facts – Power Train Options
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- Three-speed manual transmission -NOT available
- Four-speed manual transmission – NOT available
- Automatic transmission – standard
- 425 CID 340 HP V-8 – Standard
- 425 CID 360 HP V-8 – Optional
1964 Buick Riviera Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning.
- Auto trunk release.
- Carpet savers.
- Chrome door edge guards.
- Cloth/vinyl or leather/vinyl trim.
- Compass.
- Cornering lights.
- Cruise control.
- Gas door guard.
- Guide-Matic dimmer.
- Litter basket.
- Power brakes standard.
- Power door locks.
- Power steering standard.
- Power windows.
- Radio, Sonomatic.
- Radio, Wonderbar.
- Rear seat speaker.
- Rear window defroster.
- Remote control outside rear view mirror.
- Seat belts.
- Seat covers.
- Seven-position tilt steering wheel.
- Soft-Ray glass.
- Spotlite.
- Tissue dispenser.
- Trunk mat.
- Twilight Sentinel.
- Whitewall tires.
- Wire wheel covers.
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1964 Buick Riviera AMA Specifications Sheets (with 425 360 HP Option Listed)
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