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					| General Information | 
				 
				
					| Make | 
					Buick | 
				 
				
					| Model | 
					Skylark Coupe | 
				 
				
					| Production Year | 
					1979 | 
				 
				
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					| Chassis and Dimensions | 
				 
				
					| Chassis Type | 
					2+2 FHC | 
				 
				
					| Number of Doors | 
					2 | 
				 
				
					| Wheelbase | 
					2820 mm     (111 in) | 
				 
				
					| Front Track | 
					1500 mm     (59,1 in) | 
				 
				
					| Rear Track | 
					1520 mm     (59,8 in) | 
				 
				
					| Length | 
					5080 mm     (200 in) | 
				 
				
					| Width | 
					1850 mm     (72,8 in) | 
				 
				
					| Height | 
					1330 mm     (52,4 in) | 
				 
				
					| Ground Clearance | 
					132 mm     (5,2 in) | 
				 
				
					| Length / Wheelbase Ratio | 
					1,8 | 
				 
				
					| Weight | 
					1560 kg     (3436,1 lb) | 
				 
				
					| Weight Distribution (front/rear) | 
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					| Fuel Capacity | 
					80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal) | 
				 
				
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					| Engine Specifications | 
				 
				
					| Engine Manufacturer | 
					GM | 
				 
				
					| Engine Location | 
					Front | 
				 
				
					| Engine Alignment | 
					Longitudinal | 
				 
				
					| Engine Construction | 
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					| Coolant Type | 
					Water | 
				 
				
					| Engine Type | 
					OHV | 
				 
				
					| Number of Cylinders and Placement | 
					V-8 | 
				 
				
					| Valves per Cylinder | 
					2    (Total of  16 Pieces) | 
				 
				
					| Engine Displacement | 
					5055 cc     (308,48 cu in) | 
				 
				
					| Bore | 
					96,52 mm     (3,8 in) | 
				 
				
					| Stroke | 
					86,36 mm     (3,4 in) | 
				 
				
					| Bore / Stroke Ratio | 
					1,12 | 
				 
				
					| Unitary Capacity | 
					631,88 cc/cylinder    (38,56 cu in/cylinder) | 
				 
				
					| Number of Main Bearings | 
					5 | 
				 
				
					| Compression Ratio | 
					8,4 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Fuel System Type | 
					1 Ro carb | 
				 
				
					| Aspiration Type | 
					Normal | 
				 
				
					| Compressor Type | 
					- | 
				 
				
					| Intercooler Type | 
					None | 
				 
				
					| Catalytic Converter | 
					Yes | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Power | 
					130 HP     (96,9 kW) | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Power rpm | 
					3200 d/d | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Torque | 
					332 N.m     (245 lb.ft ,  33,9 kg.m) | 
				 
				
					| Maximum Engine Torque rpm | 
					2000 d/d | 
				 
				
					| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm | 
					289,3 N.m    (3200 d/d) | 
				 
				
					| Power / Weight Ratio | 
					83,3 HP/ton    (62,1 W/kg) | 
				 
				
					| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio | 
					25,7 HP/litre    (19,2 kW/litre) | 
				 
				
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					| Fuel Consumption | 
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					| Performance | 
				 
				
					| 0 - 80 km/h | 
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					| 0 - 60 mph | 
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					| 0 - 100 km/h | 
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					| 0 - 160 km/h | 
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					| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) | 
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					| 0 - 400 m Acceleration | 
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					| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration | 
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					| Top Speed | 
					170 km/h   (105,7 mph) | 
				 
				
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					| Gearbox and Transmission | 
				 
				
					| Transmission Type | 
					3A | 
				 
				
					| Top Gear Ratio | 
					1 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Final Drive Ratio | 
					2,41 : 1 | 
				 
				
					| Drive Wheels | 
					RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) | 
				 
				
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					| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes | 
				 
				
					| Steering Type | 
					recirculating ball | 
				 
				
					| Steering Turns (lock to lock) | 
					5 | 
				 
				
					| Turning Circle Diameter | 
					12,7 m    (41,7 ft) | 
				 
				
					| Suspension (front) | 
					I.W.CS.ARB. | 
				 
				
					| Suspension (rear) | 
					RA.SE. | 
				 
				
					| Brakes (front/rear) | 
					VeDi/Dr-S | 
				 
				
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					| Wheels (front) | 
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