Skylark

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SKYLARK: Engine Lubricating System: Main bearings, connecting rods and camshaft bearings pressure lubricated. Cylinder walls, connecting rod bearing throw-off. Normal oil pressure 30-45 @ 1500. Full-Flow oil filter. Crankcase capacity (refill less filter) 4 quarts. Fuel System: Automatic choke. Machanical fuel pump. Pleated paper gasoline filter with line filter in fuel tank. Oiled paper element 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 reverse flow. Constructed of corrosion resistant steel to promote longer life. Electrical: Twelve-volt electrical system. Four-position starter-ignition switch. Automatic Transmission (optional): Super Turbine is of the torque converter type. 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 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 ratb 20.9 to 1. Tires: 7.75 x 14. Optional tires available for other than normal driving conditions. Consult your Buick dealer.


THE STANDARD SKYLARK ENGINES 250-1 6-cylinder;350-2 8-cylinder

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

155@4200	235@1600	8.5 to 1	250	1-barrel	Regular
230@4200	350@2400	9.0 to 1	350	2-barrel	Regular

THE OPTIONAL SKYLARK ENGINES 350-2 8-cylinder;350-4 8-cylinder

Horsepower	Torque	CompressionRatio	Displacement	Carburetion	Fuel

230@4200	350@2400	9.0 to 1	350	2-barrel	Regular
280@4600	375@2400	10.25 to 1	350	4-barrel	Premium



THE TRANSMISSIONS:
Regular Equipment			Option

3-speed Manual (Column shift)			Automatic SuperTurbine 300 (Column or Console shift)

REAR AXLE RATIO:

3-speedManual Transmision			Automatic Super Turbine
3.23 (250-1 6 cyl)			2.93 (250-1 6 cyl)
2.93 (350-2 8 cyl)			2.56 (350-2 8 cyl)
			2.73 (350-4 8 cyl)
Consult your Buick dealer for information on optional ratios.


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Tread-front	Tread-rear
Sport Coupe	200.6	75.6	52.8	112.0	59.0	59.0
4-Door Hardtop	204.6	75.6	53.6	116.0	59.0	59.0
4-Door Sedan	204.6	75.6	53.6	116.0	59.0	59.0
Convertible	200.6	75.6	52.7	112.0	59.0	59.0

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: (Approximations in inches.)

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

Sport Coupe	37.8	36.4	42.8	32.7	58.3	57.2
4-Door Hardtop	38.6	37.3	42.8	35.1	58.3	57.2
4-Door Sedan	38.6	37.3	42.8	35.1	58.3	57.2
Convertible	38.7	37.0	42.8	32.7	58.3	57.2

BUICK SKYLARK REGULAR EQUIPMENT: 155-hp. 6-cylinder engine on Skylark Sport Coupe and Sedan; 230-hp. V8 on all Skylark Custom models; 3-speed manual transmission (synchronized in all forward gears); heater and defroster; custom padded seat cushions on Custom models; folding seat back latches; deluxe steering wheel: energy absorbing steering column; cigar lighter; ash tray-front and rear; ash tray and glove compartment lights; safety arm rests- front and rear; carpeting; four-way hazard warning flasher; directional signals: lane change feature in direction signal control; crank-operated vent windows; recessed dual-speed windshield wipers; windshield washers, self-adjusting brakes; dual master cylinder brake system with warning light and corrosion resistant brake lines; Magic-Mirror finish; 6,000-mile lubed front suspension; Delcotron generator; dual-key locking system; passenger guard door locks with deflecting lock buttons-all doors; step-on parking brake; 14-inch wheels; seat belts with pushbutton buckles for all passenger positions; Full-Flow oil filter; door-operated interior light; dual horns; dome light; cross-flow radiator; padded instrument panel, sun visors, windshield corner posts; padded front and intermediate seat back tops and lower structure; recessed door latchos; outside rear view mirror: inside day-night mirror with deflecting base: reduced glare instrument panel top, inside windshield mouldings, horn control, steering wheel hub, and windshield wiper arms and blades; backup lights, new side marker lights and parking lamps that illuminate with headlamps; thick laminate windshield: soft, low-profile window control knobs and coat hooks; yielding smooth contoured door end window regulator handles.

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