Car Specs

1971 Buick Skylark Custom Hardtop Automatic

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Quick Facts

Chassis Code: 44400

Build Start: 1971

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Specifications

General

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

Dimensions

Track/tread (rear): 1500mm
Width: 1963mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 78litres
Wheelbase: 2946mm
Track/tread (front): 1500mm
Length: 5263mm
Height: 1379mm
Kerb weight: 1586kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: Buick
Capacity: 5.7 litre (5722cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.99
Specific output(SAE): 33.9 kW/litre46.1 ps/litre, 45.4 bhp/litre0.74 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.73
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 96.5 × 97.8mm
Specific torque(SAE): 85.28 Nm/litre, 1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1

Performance

maximum power output(SAE): 264 PS (260 bhp) (194 kW)at 4600 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 166.21 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(SAE): 488 Nm (360 ft·lb) (49.8 kgm)at 2800 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 8.18kg/kW

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 4 barrel Rochester carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.79

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1071.7kPa
Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr

Wheels & Tyres

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

Other

Unitary Capacity: 715.25cc
RAC rating: 46.2
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Number of doors: 4

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