Car Specs

1971 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible Automatic

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Chassis Code: 44400

Build Start: 1971

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1971
Model Variant: 44400
Chassis Code: 44400

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2845mm
Track/tread (rear): 1500mm
Width: 1963mm
Track/tread (front): 1500mm
Length: 5161mm
Height: 1369mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 78litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 96.5 × 97.8mm
Specific torque(SAE): 83.01 Nm/litre, 1 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.56
Engine Manufacturer: Buick
Capacity: 5.7 litre (5722cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99
Specific output(SAE): 30 kW/litre40.8 ps/litre, 40.2 bhp/litre0.66 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5

Performance

maximum torque(SAE): 475 Nm (350 ft·lb) (48.4 kgm)at 2400 rpm
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(SAE): 233 PS (230 bhp) (172 kW)at 4200 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester 2GV carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.81

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1043.2kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: G78 x 14
Tyres Rear: G78 x 14

Other

RAC rating: 46.2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Number of doors: 2
Unitary Capacity: 715.25cc

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