1979 Buick Skylark Coupé specifications

1979 Buick Skylark Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2820 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1520 mm 59.8 inches
Length 5080 mm 200 inches
Width 1850 mm 72.8 inches
Height 1330 mm 52.4 inches
Ground clearance 132 mm 5.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1583 kg 3490 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 80 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.7 litre
5736 cc
(350.032 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.39 mm
4 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 352 Nm (260 ft·lb) (35.9 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 20.8 kW/litre
28.3 ps/litre
27.9 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 61.37 Nm/litre
0.74 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 771.2 kPa (111.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 717 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
102.48 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
75.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
101.07 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.27 kg/kW
22.16 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 5.000
Turning circle 12.70 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension RA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.41
general
Carfolio.com ID44858
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Buick Skylark Coupé added 1995-12-11.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1520 kg
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