Car Specs

1981 Buick Skylark Coupé

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Quick Facts

Chassis Code: 4X

Build Start: 1981

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1981
Model Variant: 4X
Chassis Code: 4X

Dimensions

Width: 1755mm
Wheelbase: 2664mm
Track/tread (rear): 1445mm
Length: 4600mm
Height: 1359mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 53litres
Track/tread (front): 1491mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: LW9
Capacity: 2.5 litre (2476cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.33
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Layout: transverse
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.32
Engine Manufacturer: Buick
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 101.7 × 76.2mm
Specific output: 33.9bhp/litre
Specific torque: 68.66Nm/litre
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.81

Performance

Maximum Power Output: 85 @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 170 Nmlb/ft
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 Rochester carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.500

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 862.8kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 247mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 13x5
Tyres Front: P185/80 R 13
Wheel Size Rear: 13x5
Tyres Rear: P185/80 R 13

Other

RAC rating: 25.7
Unitary Capacity: 619cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Model code: B37
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Number of doors: 2

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