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Skylark
1979 Buick Skylark
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Buick
Model
Skylark
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
6th Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
162 hp
Power (kW)
119 kW
Displacement
5,724 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,085 mm
(200.2 in)
Width
1,827 mm
(71.9 in)
Height
1,349 mm
(53.1 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)
Turning Circle
12.7 m
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
General Motors Platforms
X Platform (RWD)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
385 litres
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
Sedan
Variant
Skylark Standard
1962–1998
Skylark Sedan Generations
12 of 17
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6th Generation
1976–1979
Year
1979
Powertrain
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
162 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Gasoline
