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(1979 model)
2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 3791 cm3 / 231.3 cu in / 231.3 cu in, 85.8 kW / 115.1 hp / 115.1 hp @ 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm, 257.0 N·m / 189.6 lb·ft / 189.6 lb·ft @ 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm, manual 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 154 km/h / 96 mph / 96 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Buick | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Skylark Coupe | Issued until | |
| Serie | Skylark | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Buick | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5080 mm / 200.0 in / 200.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1500 kg / 3307 lb / 3307 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm / 111.0 in / 111.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 132 mm / 5.2 in / 5.2 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.8 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Ro carb | Engine displacement | 3791 cm3 / 231.3 cu in / 231.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 4 | Unitary capacity | 631.83 cm3/cylinder / 38.557 cu in/cylinder / 38.557 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 85.8 kW / 115.1 hp / 115.1 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 257.0 N·m / 189.6 lb·ft / 189.6 lb·ft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 34.3 kW / 46.0 hp / 46.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 22.6 kW/l / 0.497 bhp/cu in / 0.497 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 67.8 N·m/l / 0.59 lb·ft/cu in / 0.59 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.08 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 154 km/h / 96 mph / 96 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 76.7 kW/ton / 58.1 bhp/ton / 58.1 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 5 | Turning circle | 12.7 m / 41.7 ft / 41.7 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Radius arms, Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Buick Skylark Coupe
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