1970 Buick Skylark Specifications

Specifications

1968 1970 1971 1972

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1968 - 1972
Body Designer :	Harley Earl
Price :	$2,683-$3,273
Weight :	3153 lbs \| 1430.177 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	4097 cc \| 250.0 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 1MV 1-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2GV 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	285 BHP (209.76 KW)
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	315 HP (231.84 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Compression :	10.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2GV 2-barrel carburetor
Exhaust manifold :	Dual Exhaust

V 8
Displacement :	7456 cc \| 455.0 cu in. \| 7.5 L.
Power :	360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	510 Ft-Lbs (691 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 109 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
3 Manual Column Shift , Automatic Turbo Hydramatic 350

Production Figures

Total Buick Production for 1970 :	666,501
1970 Buick Skylark
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	18,620
Custom Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	4,954
Custom Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	36,367
Custom HardTop Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	12,411
Custom Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	7,113
Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	70,918
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	13,420
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	30,281

Handling

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	70V010000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT CARBURETOR THROTTLE OPERATING CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN KINKED ORBENT DURING ASSEMBLY.THIS COULD RESULT IN CABLE BINDING AND PREVENT THROTTLEFROM CLOSING.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WITH NEW THROTTLE CABLE.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1970 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,900
Avg. Household Income :	$9,350
Avg. Home :	$23,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.36
Total Car Production :	8,283,949

1970 Buick Skylark FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Buick Skylark? A: The 1970 Buick Skylark has wheelbase sizes of 112.00 and 116.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1970 Buick Skylark? A: The 1970 Buick Skylark has lengths of 202.20 and 206.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1970 Buick Skylark? A: The 1970 Buick Skylark has a width of 77.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 1970 Buick Skylark cost when new?A: The 1970 Buick Skylark cost approximately $2,683 to $3,273 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Buick Skylark? A: The 1970 Buick Skylark was offered as a Coupe, Custom Convertible, Custom Hardtop Coupe, Custom HardTop Sedan, Custom Sedan, Hardtop, Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1970? A: Buick produced 666,501 automobiles in 1970.

Q: What engines did the 1970 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1970 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

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 285 BHP (209.76 KW)

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 315 HP (231.84 KW) @ 4800 RPM

V 8 (7456 cc | 455.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 510 Ft-Lbs (691 NM) @ 2800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1970 Buick Skylark had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column Shift, Automatic Turbo Hydramatic 350.