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1996 Buick Skylark Base 2dr Coupe Custom L4 SF (CA)

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe Custom, Compact
22 mpg city / 32 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door Coupe Custom

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

88.7

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2923

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas L4

Displacement:

2.4L/146

Fuel System:

MFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

150 @ 5600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

155 @ 4400

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Trailing Control Arm

Front Tire Size:

P195/70R14

Rear Tire Size:

P195/70R14

Spare Tire Size:

T115/70D14

Front Wheel Size (in):

14 x 6

Rear Wheel Size (in):

14 x 6

Front Wheel Material:

Polycast

Rear Wheel Material:

Polycast

Brake ABS System:

4 Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

15.2

Wheelbase (in):

103.4

Length, Overall (in):

188.4

Trunk Volume (ft³):

13.3

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Engine Order Code:

LD9

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.90

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.57

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.71

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.42

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

105

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

10.4

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Spring

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Twist Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.87

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.51

Front Tire Order Code:

QPD

Rear Tire Order Code:

QPD

Spare Wheel Size (in):

14 x 4

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

13.96

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.33

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.3

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

37.2

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.2 x 0.79

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

7.87 x 1.77

Front Head Room (in):

37.8

Front Leg Room (in):

43.1

Front Shoulder Room (in):

52.2

Front Hip Room (in):

49.5

Second Head Room (in):

36.5

Second Leg Room (in):

32.5

Second Shoulder Room (in):

55.0

Second Hip Room (in):

50.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

68.2

Height, Overall (in):

53.5

Track Width, Front (in):

55.8

Track Width, Rear (in):

55.3

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.7

Liftover Height (in):

28.1

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