These are standard specifications for the 1966 Buick Skylark, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Super Turbine
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1964 - 1967 |
| Price : | $2,630-$3,170 |
| Weight : | 3170 lbs | 1437.888 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 4 Manual , Automatic Super Turbine
Production Figures
| Total Buick Production for 1966 : | 553,870 |
| Total 1966 Skylark production : | 84,127 |
| 1966 Buick Skylark | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 608 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 6,129 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,047 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,454 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 6,427 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,835 |
| Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,422 |
| Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 18,729 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,456 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 33,086 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 9,934 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19650801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V160000 |
| Notes | CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO.66C12.BUICK CAMPAIGN NO.66C1.POSSIBILITY THAT THEFUEL INLET PLUG ON ROCHESTER QUADRAJET CARBURETOR MAY FAIL WHICH COULD RESULTIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.THIS CONDITION, IF IT EXISTS, COULD CAUSE INJURYFROM FIRE OR FROM LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDINSTALLING A SPECIAL BRACKET ON THE CARBURETOR TO PREVENT LOSS OF FUEL INLETPLUG).PASSENGER VEHICLE. |
Data updated January 2023
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
1966 Buick Skylark FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Buick Skylark?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Buick Skylark? A: The 1966 Buick Skylark has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Buick Skylark? A: The 1966 Buick Skylark has a length of 204.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Buick Skylark cost when new?A: The 1966 Buick Skylark cost approximately $2,630 to $3,170 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Buick Skylark? A: The 1966 Buick Skylark was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1966? A: Buick produced 553,870 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Skylarks were produced? A: Buick produced 84,127 examples of the Skylark in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1966 Buick Skylark had the following engine options: V 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (6571 cc | 401.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1966 Buick Skylark had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, Automatic Super Turbine.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Buick Skylark? A: The 1966 Buick Skylark has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Buick Skylark? A: The 1966 Buick Skylark has a length of 204.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Buick Skylark cost when new?A: The 1966 Buick Skylark cost approximately $2,630 to $3,170 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Buick Skylark? A: The 1966 Buick Skylark was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1966? A: Buick produced 553,870 automobiles in 1966.Q: How many 1966 Skylarks were produced? A: Buick produced 84,127 examples of the Skylark in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1966 Buick Skylark had the following engine options: V 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 4200 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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