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1979 - Buick - Skylark Coupe

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1. Skylark Coupe 1979
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General Information
Make Buick
Model Skylark Coupe
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
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)
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
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)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 170 km/h   (105,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,41 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
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
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)