Buick Skylark 0–60 Times
The Buick Skylark 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Buick Skylark is the 1970 Buick Skylark GS 455 Stage I Hardtop Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 105.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Buick Skylark is the 1992 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Sedan (Prototype), which took 10.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 80.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Buick Skylark tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.75 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.55 seconds at 92.65 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.50sec
1970 GS 455 Stage I Hardtop Coupe
Average 0–60
7.75sec
Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.55sec
@ 92.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.00sec
1992 Gran Sport
Across 2 verified runs, the Buick Skylark ranges from 5.50 to 10.00 seconds 0–60, with a 7.75-second average.
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Buick Skylark 0–60 by generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Generation | 1992–1998 | 10.00s | 10.00s — 1992 Gran Sport Sedan (Prototype) | 1 | The Sixth Generation generation (1992–1998) averaged 10.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1992 Gran Sport Sedan (Prototype) at 10.00 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle. |
| Fourth Generation | 1968–1972 | 5.50s | 5.50s — 1970 GS 455 Stage I Hardtop Coupe | 1 | The Fourth Generation generation (1968–1972) averaged 5.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1970 GS 455 Stage I Hardtop Coupe at 5.50 seconds. Output was 360 hp across 7.5L V8 configurations. |
Sixth Generation
1992–1998
Avg 0–60
10.00s
Fastest
10.00s
Tests
1
1992 Gran Sport Sedan (Prototype)
The Sixth Generation generation (1992–1998) averaged 10.00 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1992 Gran Sport Sedan (Prototype) at 10.00 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations. Includes 1 result from 1 modified vehicle.
Fourth Generation
1968–1972
Avg 0–60
5.50s
Fastest
5.50s
Tests
1
1970 GS 455 Stage I Hardtop Coupe
The Fourth Generation generation (1968–1972) averaged 5.50 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1970 GS 455 Stage I Hardtop Coupe at 5.50 seconds. Output was 360 hp across 7.5L V8 configurations.
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Buick Skylark 0–60 times by model year
2 tests · 2 years
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1992 Buick Skylark
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
1992 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Sedan (Prototype)
10.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.60s
¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 10.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.3L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 3A
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2
How we verify Buick Skylark performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Buick Skylark trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Buick Skylark 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Buick Skylark performance FAQs
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The quickest Buick Skylark on record is the 1970 Buick Skylark GS 455 Stage I Hardtop Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.50 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.50 seconds at 105.3 mph.
The slowest recorded Buick Skylark is the 1992 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Sedan (Prototype), which takes 10.00 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a Buick Skylark reaches 60 mph in 7.75 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.55 seconds at roughly 92.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Buick Skylark can do, not a single marketing claim.
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