(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Skylark GS | Issued until | |
| Serie | Skylark | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5164 mm / 203.3 in / 203.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1951 mm / 76.8 in / 76.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.82 |
| Height | 1359 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1629 kg / 3591 lb / 3591 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2845 mm / 112.0 in / 112.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1506 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1506 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 109.4 mm / 4.31 in / 4.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 99.0 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 7456 cm3 / 455.0 cu in / 455.0 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 932.00 cm3/cylinder / 56.874 cu in/cylinder / 56.874 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 201.3 kW / 273.7 hp / 273.7 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 529.0 Nm / 390.2 lbft / 390.2 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 198.6 kW / 270.0 bhp / 270.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 36.2 kW/l / 0.807 bhp/cu in / 0.807 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 70.95 Nm/l / 0.621 lbft/cu in / 0.621 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.42 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 183 km/h / 114 mph / 114 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 165.75 kW/ton / 225.36 bhp/ton / 225.36 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | LA.RA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Skylark GS
