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Skylark
1978 Buick Skylark
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Buick
Model
Skylark
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
6th Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Displacement
5,724 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,085 mm
(200.2 in)
Width
1,847 mm
(72.7 in)
Height
1,326 mm
(52.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,819 mm
(111.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,501 mm
(59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,516 mm
(59.7 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Platform
General Motors Platforms
X Platform (RWD)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Buick
1,066 vehicles
Antenna
Optional
Skylark
Model
11 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Skylark Standard
1975–1979
Generation
6th Generation
Year
1978
Powertrain
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
2WD
Gasoline