1971 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible Automatic specifications

1971 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible Automatic data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2845 mm 112 inches
Track/tread (front) 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Length 5161 mm 203.2 inches
Width 1963 mm 77.3 inches
Height 1369 mm 53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 78 litres 17.2 [20.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Buick
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.7 litre
5722 cc
(349.178 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.5 × 97.8 mm
3.8 × 3.85 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
233 PS (230 bhp) (172 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
475 Nm (350 ft·lb) (48.4 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
30 kW/litre
40.8 ps/litre
40.2 bhp/litre
0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
83.01 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester 2GV carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1043.2 kPa (151.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 715.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front G78 x 14
Tyres rear G78 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.56
general
Carfolio.com ID234157
Production total
Model code
Model family 44400
RAC rating 46.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible Automatic added 2011-02-23.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5724 cm3/349.3cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1606 kg
fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5724 cm3/349.3cuin 183 PS 180 bhp 134 kW 1621 kg
fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7456 cm3/455.0cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW 1629 kg
fixed-head coupé FR 4M 7456 cm3/455.0cuin 274 PS 270 bhp 201 kW 1629 kg
fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5724 cm3/349.3cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW 1629 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW
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