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Buick Skylark GS

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 109.40 mm × 99.00 mm 4.31 in × 3.9 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 7.5 litre 7456 cc (454.993 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
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 183 km/h (114 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 165.75 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 891.6 kPa (129.3 psi)
Specific torque 70.95 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 932 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2845 mm
wheelbase 112 in
Length (milimeters) 5164 mm
Length (inches) 203.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1951 mm
Width (inches) 76.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1359 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.82
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1629 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3591 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.42

General information

RAC rating 59.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 Buick Skylark GS PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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