These are standard specifications for the 1968 Buick Skylark, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1972 |
| Price : | $2,665-$3,110 |
| Weight : | 3280 lbs | 1487.783 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque : | 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2GV 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 375 Ft-Lbs (508 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 440 Ft-Lbs (597 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1968 : | 651,823 |
| Total 1968 Skylark production : | 133,560 |
| 1968 Buick Skylark | |
| Custom Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 8,188 |
| Custom Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 44,143 |
| Custom Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 12,984 |
| Custom Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,066 |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 32,795 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 27,384 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 68V085000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER MAY INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE RETAINING CLIP.IF THIS OCCURS, CAN CAUSE THROTTLE LEVER TO BE HELD PARTIALLY OPEN,PREVENTING ITS RETURN TO IDLE POSITION. POSSIBLE THIS WILL MAKE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP.(CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY WITH IMPROVED TYPE THROTTLE RODCLIP.) |
Data updated January 2023
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Buick Skylark FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Buick Skylark?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Buick Skylark? A: The 1968 Buick Skylark has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Buick Skylark? A: The 1968 Buick Skylark has a length of 204.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Buick Skylark cost when new?A: The 1968 Buick Skylark cost approximately $2,665 to $3,110 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Buick Skylark? A: The 1968 Buick Skylark was offered as a Custom Convertible, Custom Hardtop Coupe, Custom Hardtop Sedan, Custom Sedan, Hardtop, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1968? A: Buick produced 651,823 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 1968 Skylarks were produced? A: Buick produced 133,560 examples of the Skylark in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1968 Buick Skylark had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 375 Ft-Lbs (508 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 440 Ft-Lbs (597 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1968 Buick Skylark had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Buick Skylark?
How many 1968 Buick Skylark were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Buick Skylark? A: The 1968 Buick Skylark has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Buick Skylark? A: The 1968 Buick Skylark has a length of 204.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Buick Skylark cost when new?A: The 1968 Buick Skylark cost approximately $2,665 to $3,110 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Buick Skylark? A: The 1968 Buick Skylark was offered as a Custom Convertible, Custom Hardtop Coupe, Custom Hardtop Sedan, Custom Sedan, Hardtop, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1968? A: Buick produced 651,823 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 1968 Skylarks were produced? A: Buick produced 133,560 examples of the Skylark in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1968 Buick Skylark had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 1600 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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