1996 Buick Skylark Gran Sport specifications

1996 Buick Skylark Gran Sport data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2626 mm 103.4 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4785 mm 188.4 inches
Width 1732 mm 68.2 inches
Height 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight 1323 kg 2917 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer GM
Engine code
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3.1 litre
3130 cc
(191.004 cu in)
Bore × Stroke
Bore/stroke ratio
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)
157 PS (155 bhp) (116 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
251 Nm (185 ft·lb) (25.6 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
36.9 kW/litre
50.2 ps/litre
49.5 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
80.19 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1007.7 kPa (146.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 521.67 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
118.79 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
87.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
117.16 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.45 kg/kW
19.12 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 transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.S.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.TA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID19107
Production total
Model code
RAC rating
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1996 Buick Skylark Gran Sport added 1997-04-28.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Buick Skylark models

4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1337 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3130 cm3/191.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1337 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2260 cm3/137.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1334 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2260 cm3/137.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1310 kg
Buick Skylark Gran Sport -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
Buick Skylark Gran Sport Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2260 cm3/137.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2260 cm3/137.9cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 3A 2260 cm3/137.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1323 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2471 cm3/150.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1195 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2260 cm3/137.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1220 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 3A 3344 cm3/204.1cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1276 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3350 cm3/204.4cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1473 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3350 cm3/204.4cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3350 cm3/204.4cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1480 kg
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 3797 cm3/231.7cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1499 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1399 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1417 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1491 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 3815 cm3/232.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1498 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1595 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 4A 3135 cm3/191.3cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1650 kg
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 4A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 183 PS 180 bhp 134 kW 1570 kg