These are standard specifications for the 1970 Buick Skylark, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column Shift , Automatic Turbo Hydramatic 350
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 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 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 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 valves per cylinder) |
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.) |
Data updated January 2023
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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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Buick Skylark?
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.
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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 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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