SKYLARK

SOME GOOD READING: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinderwalls splash and nozzle lubricated. Normal oil pressure 33 @ 2400. Full-flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System: Automatic choke. Mechanical fuel pump. Two-stage gasoline filter with fine filter in fuel tank. Oil-impregnated polyurethane air cleaner. Exhaust-type intake manifold heat control. Approximately twenty gallon fuel capacity. Engine Cooling: Pressure system. Choke-type thermostat. Centrifugal water pump. Exhaust System: Single muffler for both banks of cylinders. Constructed of corrosion resistent aluminized steel to promote longer life. Electrical: Twelve volt electrical system, four-position starter-ignition switch. AutomaticTransmission: SuperTurbine is of the torque converter type featuring a variable pitch stator within the converter and single planetary gear set. Total oil capacity 19 pints. Propeller Shaft: Drive shaft is slightly angled to reduce tunnel height. Shaft is connected to transmission and rear axle by needle-bearing universal joints. Rear Axle: Hypoid gears, semi-floating. Rear wheel bearings permanently lubricated. Suspension: lndependent ball-joint front suspension. Four-link rear suspension. Coil springs front and rear. Direct-acting hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear. Driving forces from axle to frame are through rubber-bushed rear links. Frame: Perimeter type. Brakes: Self-adjusting. Air-cooled finned alloy iron brake drums front and rear. Total gross lining area 158.1 sq. in. Parking Brake operating through rear service brake shoes. Power brakes optional at extra cost. Steering: Manual recirculating ball steering standard. Overall ratio 28.6 to 1. Power steering optional. Overall ratio 20.gto l.Tires:7.75x 14. Optional tires available for other than normal conditions. Consult your Buick dealer.

EXTRA COST CUSTOM VINYL BUCKET
W/OPERATOR'S CONSOLE.

STANDARD CLOTH AND VINYL BENCH.

BUICK SKYLARK REGULAR EQUIPMENT- 160-hp. V-6 (210-hp. V-8 on Sport Coupe and Convertible; 220-hp. V-8 on 4-door Hardtop): 3-speed Manual Transmission (Synchronized in all forward gears); Heater and Defroster* Custom Padded Seat Cushions; Deluxe Steering Wheel; Cigar lighter: Ash Tray-Front and Rear; Ash Tray and Glove Compartiment Lights; Duel Side Arm Rests- Front and Rear; Carpeting; Directional Signals: Magic-Mirror Finish; Self-Adjusting Brakes: 6,000-mile Lubed Front Suspension; Delcotron Generator; Dual-Key Locking System; Plunger-type Door Locks: Step-On Parking Brake: 14-inch Wheels; Seat Belts-Front and Rear; Full-Flow Oil Filter: Re-usable Air Cleaner Elements: Front lnterior Courtesy lights: Duel Horns: Cross-Flow Radiator: Upper lnstrurnent Panel Pad: Outside Rear View Mirror; Duel Speed Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer; Padded Sun Visors; Back-up Lamps.

*All models may be ordered without heater-dofroster.

NOTE: All Buick models feature the basic safety equipment listed elsewhere in this publication. (Some of the equipment shown on the cars illustrated is optional at extra cost.)

THE STANDARD ENGINE 225-2; 300-2; 340-2

Horsepower Torque Displacement Carburetion Fuel

160@4200 235@2400 225 2-barrel regular

210@4400 310@2400 300 2-barrel regular

220@4200 340@2400 340 2-barrel regular

THE optional ENGINE 300-2; 340-4

Horsepower Torque Displacement Carburetion Fuel

210@4400 310@2400 300 2-barrel regular

260@4200 365@2400 340 4-barrel premium

THE TRANSMISSIONS:

Regular Equipment Option

3-speed Manual (Column shift) Automatic SuperTurbine (Column or Console shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speed Manual Trans. 3.23, 2.93 SuperTurbine 2.93, 2.78, 3.23

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

Length Width Height Wheelbase Tread-front Tread-rear

2-door Coupe 205.0 75.4 53.2 115.0 58.0 59.0

Sport Coupe 205.0 75.4 53.3 115.0 58.0 59.0

4-Door Hardtop 205.0 75.4 54.1 115.0 58.0 59.0

Convertible 205.0 75.4 53.1 115.0 58.0 59.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

Head Room Leg Room Shoulder Room

Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear

2-Door Coupe 37.4 36.2 41.3 33.1 58.8 57.1

Sport Coupe 37.4 36.2 41.3 33.1 58.2 56.7

4-Door Hardtop 38.2 37.2 41.3 35.7 58.0 58.1

Convertible 37.8 36.5 41.3 33.1 58.2 46.6

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THE STANDARD ENGINE 225-2; 300-2; 340-2

Horsepower	Torque	Displacement		Carburetion		Fuel

160@4200	235@2400	225		2-barrel		regular
210@4400	310@2400	300		2-barrel		regular
220@4200	340@2400	340		2-barrel		regular

THE optional ENGINE 300-2; 340-4

Horsepower	Torque	Displacement		Carburetion		Fuel

210@4400	310@2400	300		2-barrel		regular
260@4200	365@2400	340		4-barrel		premium

THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment				Option

3-speed Manual (Column shift)				Automatic SuperTurbine (Column or Console shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speed Manual Trans. 3.23, 2.93				SuperTurbine 2.93, 2.78, 3.23

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

		Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
2-door Coupe		205.0	75.4	53.2	115.0	58.0	59.0
Sport Coupe		205.0	75.4	53.3	115.0	58.0	59.0
4-Door Hardtop		205.0	75.4	54.1	115.0	58.0	59.0
Convertible		205.0	75.4	53.1	115.0	58.0	59.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

		Head Room		Leg Room		Shoulder Room
		Front	Rear	Front	Rear	Front	Rear

2-Door Coupe		37.4	36.2	41.3	33.1	58.8	57.1
Sport Coupe		37.4	36.2	41.3	33.1	58.2	56.7
4-Door Hardtop		38.2	37.2	41.3	35.7	58.0	58.1
Convertible		37.8	36.5	41.3	33.1	58.2	46.6