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1979 Buick Skyhawk S 5-Speed

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Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: Skyhawk

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2460mm
Track/tread (rear): 1360mm
Width: 1660mm
Ground clearance: 124mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 70litres
Track/tread (front): 1390mm
Length: 4550mm
Height: 1270mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater hatchback

Engine Details

Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.8
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Capacity: 3.8 litre (3791cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.12
Compression Ratio: 8:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 2.93
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 6
Bore × Stroke: 96.52 × 86.36mm
Specific output(DIN): 30.3 bhp/litre0.5 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 67.79 Nm/litre, 0.82 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 4
Catalytic converter: Y

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Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 117 PS (115 bhp) (86 kW)at 3800 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 257 Nm (190 ft·lb) (26.2 kgm)at 2000 rpm

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Ro carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 11.70 m
Rear suspension: RA.LTRA.TA.CS.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 4.400
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.85

Brakes

Braked area: 1707 cm2
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 851.9kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr

Other

RAC rating: 34.7
Number of doors: 3
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 631.83cc

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