This automobile has a 2 door coupé type body with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels.
It is part of Buick's 4H series of cars.
The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 3.8 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, a 90 degree V 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 105 bhp (106 PS/78 kW) of power at 3400 rpm, and maximum torque of 261 N·m (193 lb·ft/26.6 kgm) at 2000 rpm.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2464 mm | 97 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1389 mm | 54.7 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1361 mm | 53.6 inches | |
| Length | 4554 mm | 179.3 inches | |
| Width | 1661 mm | 65.4 inches | |
| Height | 1275 mm | 50.2 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.85 | ||
| Kerb weight | |||
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 70 litres | 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | GM | ||
| Engine code | LD5 | ||
| Cylinders | V 6 in 90° vee | ||
| Capacity | 3.8 litre 3791 cc (231.341 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 96.52 × 86.36 mm
3.8 × 3.4 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (net) |
106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW) at 3400 rpm |
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| maximum torque (net) |
261 Nm (193 ft·lb) (26.6 kgm) at 2000 rpm |
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| Specific output (net) |
20.7 kW/litre 28.1 ps/litre 27.7 bhp/litre 0.45 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (net) |
68.85 Nm/litre
0.83 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | ||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 8:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Rochester carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 865.2 kPa (125.5 psi) | ||
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| crankshaft bearings | 4 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 631.83 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | Y | ||
| performance | |||
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| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
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| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
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| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | longitudinal | ||
| Drive wheels | rear wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | |||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | 6 x 13 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 6 x 13 | ||
| Tyres front | BR78-13 | ||
| Tyres rear | BR78-13 | ||
| Brakes F/R | VeDi/Dr-S | ||
| Front brake diameter | 247 mm | ||
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| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 4 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 2.93 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 717618 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | T07 | ||
| Model family | 4H | ||
| RAC rating | 34.7 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1978 Buick Skyhawk S added 2021-01-13. Last modified 2021-01-13. |
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