(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Skyhawk S | Issued until | |
| Serie | Skyhawk | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4550 mm / 179.1 in / 179.1 in | Ground clearance | 124 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1660 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.85 |
| Height | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1297 kg / 2859 lb / 2859 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2460 mm / 96.9 in / 96.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1390 mm / 54.7 in / 54.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 in | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 96.5 mm / 3.80 in / 3.80 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Engine displacement | 3791 cm3 / 231.3 cu in / 231.3 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 631.83 cm3/cylinder / 38.557 cu in/cylinder / 38.557 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 85.8 kW / 116.7 hp / 116.7 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 257.0 Nm / 189.6 lbft / 189.6 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 84.6 kW / 115.0 bhp / 115.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Y | Specific output | 30.3 kW/l / 0.675 bhp/cu in / 0.675 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 67.79 Nm/l / 0.593 lbft/cu in / 0.593 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.93 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 88.67 kW/ton / 120.56 bhp/ton / 120.56 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 | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.4 | Turning circle | 11.70 m / 38.39 ft / 38.39 ft |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | RA.LTRA.TA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Skyhawk S
