1981 Buick Skylark Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1981 Buick Skylark, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unitized steel
Production Years for Series :	1980 - 1985
Price :	$6,400-$7,190
Weight :	2425 lbs \| 1099.961 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2474 cc \| 151.0 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	125 Ft-Lbs (169 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 6
Displacement :	3785 cc \| 231.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual Fully-synchronized floor shift , 3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1981 :	856,996
Total 1981 Skylark production :	262,328
1981 Buick Skylark
Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	46,515
Limited Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	30,080
Limited Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	81,642
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P :	104,091

Handling

Recall

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19800801
NHTSA Campaign ID	80V129000
Summary	THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE INCORRECTLY ROUTED. THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY THEN CONTACT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN DETERIORATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE HOSE AND LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HOSES AND INLET PIPE AND ADD A CLIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SMOKE AND/OR AN UNDERHOODFIRE COULD RESULT AND CAUSE VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19801001
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V038000
Summary	THE ENGINE-TO-BODY GROUND CABLE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING MANUFACTURE. THE CABLE COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK DUE TO THE RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND BODY DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy	A NEW GROUND CABLE WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; GROUND CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE CABLE BREAKS WHEN MAXIMUM ELECTRICAL LOADS AREBEING PLACED ON VEHICLE, HEADLIGHTS COULD SUDDENLY DIM OR WIPERS COULD SLOWDOWN. THIS WOULD REDUCE VISIBILITY IN SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVINGCONDITIONS. AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.NOTE: IF DIMMING OCCURS, RESTRICTING THE USE OF OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIESCOULD PARTIALLY RESTORE SOME OF THE HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS OR WIPER SPEED.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

1981 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,660
Avg. Home :	$96,240
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.25
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Buick Skylark? A: The 1981 Buick Skylark has a wheelbase size of 4.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1981 Buick Skylark? A: The 1981 Buick Skylark has a length of 181.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1981 Buick Skylark? A: The 1981 Buick Skylark has a width of 69.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1981 Buick Skylark cost when new?A: The 1981 Buick Skylark cost approximately $6,400 to $7,190 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Buick Skylark? A: The 1981 Buick Skylark was offered as a Coupe, Limited Coupe, Limited Sedan, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1981? A: Buick produced 856,996 automobiles in 1981.

Q: How many 1981 Skylarks were produced? A: Buick produced 262,328 examples of the Skylark in 1981.

Q: What engines did the 1981 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1981 Buick Skylark had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2474 cc | 151.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 125 Ft-Lbs (169 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1981 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1981 Buick Skylark had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Fully-synchronized floor shift, 3 speed Automatic.