1972 - Buick - Skylark GS

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Skylark GS 1972
2. Skylark GS 1972
3. Skylark GS 1972
General Information
Make Buick
Model Skylark GS
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2845 mm     (112 in)
Front Track 1506 mm     (59,3 in)
Rear Track 1506 mm     (59,3 in)
Length 5164 mm     (203,3 in)
Width 1951 mm     (76,8 in)
Height 1359 mm     (53,5 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,82
Weight 1629 kg     (3588,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
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 7456 cc     (454,99 cu in)
Bore 109,4 mm     (4,31 in)
Stroke 99 mm     (3,9 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 932 cc/cylinder    (56,87 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 270 HP     (201,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 529 N.m     (390,4 lb.ft ,  54 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 437 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 165,7 HP/ton    (123,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 36,2 HP/litre    (27 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 183 km/h   (113,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,42 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.RA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)