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==Generations (1975-1980)== | ==Generations (1975-1980)== | ||
The 1975-1980 '''[[Buick]] Skyhawk''' was | The 1975-1980 '''[[Buick]] Skyhawk''' is based on the [[Chevrolet Vega]] and was corporate twin to the '''Chevrolet Monza''' (which also included the '''Oldsmobile Starfire''' and '''Pontiac Sunbird'''). Unlike the Monza and Sunbird, the Skyhawk was available only as a 3-door hatchback. They were offered in various sporty stripe-and-decal packages such as the '''Free Spirit''' and the '''Road Hawk'''. The Skyhawk is of particular note among the [[GM]] H-bodies in that while the others all offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, the Skyhawk was available only with the 110 hp 3.8L (231) 2bbl V6 engine. The Skyhawk would be discontinued after 1980 and replaced by a new J-car design in 1982. | ||
See the [[Chevrolet Monza]] entry for further comments about the 1975-1980 Buick Skyhawk. | See the [[Chevrolet Monza]] entry for further comments about the 1975-1980 Buick Skyhawk. |
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Production | 1975 - 1980 |
Class | Subcompact |
Body Style | 3-Door Hatchback |
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Wheelbase | 97 in |
Weight | 2700 - 3000 lbs |
Transmissions | 4-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Manual, 3-Speed Automatic, RWD |
Engines | 3.8L (231 cid) V6 |
Power | {{{Horsepower}}} |
Similar | Chevrolet Monza Oldsmobile Starfire Pontiac Sunbird |
Platform | H |
Generations (1975-1980)
The 1975-1980 Buick Skyhawk is based on the Chevrolet Vega and was corporate twin to the Chevrolet Monza (which also included the Oldsmobile Starfire and Pontiac Sunbird). Unlike the Monza and Sunbird, the Skyhawk was available only as a 3-door hatchback. They were offered in various sporty stripe-and-decal packages such as the Free Spirit and the Road Hawk. The Skyhawk is of particular note among the GM H-bodies in that while the others all offered 4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines, the Skyhawk was available only with the 110 hp 3.8L (231) 2bbl V6 engine. The Skyhawk would be discontinued after 1980 and replaced by a new J-car design in 1982.
See the Chevrolet Monza entry for further comments about the 1975-1980 Buick Skyhawk.
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Production | 1982 - 1989 |
Class | Subcompact |
Body Style | 2-Door Coupe, 3-Door Hatchback, 4-Door Sedan, 5-Door Wagon |
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Wheelbase | {{{Wheelbase}}} |
Weight | 2500 - 2800 lbs |
Transmissions | 4-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Manual, 3-Speed Automatic, FWD |
Engines: | 1.8 litre (110 cid) I4 (1982-1983) 1.8 litre (110 cid) Turbo I4 (1985-1988) 2.0 litre (121 cid) I4 (1983-1989) |
Power | {{{Horsepower}}} |
Similar | Cadillac Cimarron Chevrolet Cavalier Oldsmobile Firenza Pontiac 2000/Sunbird |
Platform | J |
Generations (1982-1988)