1971 Buick Skylark Sport Coupé specifications

1971 Buick Skylark Sport Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
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 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1426 kg 3144 lb
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 Chevrolet
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.1 litre
4094 cc
(249.831 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 98.43 × 89.66 mm
3.88 × 3.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
147 PS (145 bhp) (108 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
319 Nm (235 ft·lb) (32.5 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
26.4 kW/litre
35.9 ps/litre
35.4 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
77.92 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Rochester 1MV carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 979.2 kPa (142 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 682.33 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 Higher is better
103.1 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
75.83 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
101.68 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.19 kg/kW
22.03 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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front F78 x 14
Tyres rear F78 x 14
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.08
general
Carfolio.com ID234146
Production total
Model code
Model family 43300
RAC rating 36.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1971 Buick Skylark Sport Coupé added 2011-02-21.
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
Buick Skylark Sport Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1540 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1525 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4094 cm3/249.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1439 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1538 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5722 cm3/349.2cuin 264 PS 260 bhp 194 kW 1553 kg
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 5025 cm3/306.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1582 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 5025 cm3/306.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1586 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 5025 cm3/306.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1595 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5025 cm3/306.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1560 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5025 cm3/306.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1564 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5025 cm3/306.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1573 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5025 cm3/306.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1539 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5025 cm3/306.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1552 kg
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2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
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2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3769 cm3/230.0cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1734 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1750 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3930 cm3/239.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3930 cm3/239.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3930 cm3/239.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1838 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3930 cm3/239.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1838 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3930 cm3/239.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1745 kg
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4091 cm3/249.6cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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