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Buick Skylark Coupe

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.52 mm × 86.36 mm 3.8 in × 3.4 in
Cylinders V-6
Displace 3.8 litre 3791 cc (231.341 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 154 km/h (96 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 76.67 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 851.9 kPa (123.6 psi)
Specific torque 67.79 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 631.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2820 mm
wheelbase 111 in
Length (milimeters) 5080 mm
Length (inches) 200 in
Width (milimeters) 1850 mm
Width (inches) 72.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1330 mm
Height (inches) 52.4 in
L:W ratio 1.8
Ground clearance (milimeters) 132 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.2 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1500 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3307 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 5.000
Turning circle 12.70 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 34.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Buick Skylark Coupe PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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