Buick Skylark 0–60 Times
The Buick Skylark 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production 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 production Buick Skylark is the 1970 Buick Skylark GS 455 Stage I Hardtop Coupe, which took 5.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.50 seconds at 105.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 1 verified production test of the Buick Skylark, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.50 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.50 seconds at 105.30 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Buick Skylark, led by the 1992 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Sedan (Prototype) at 10.00 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 5.50sec 1970 GS 455 Stage I Hardtop Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 5.50sec Across 1 production run
Fastest Modified 10.00sec 1992 Gran Sport Sedan (Prototype) · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 13.50sec @ 105.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.50sec 1970 GS 455
Across 1 verified production run, the Buick Skylark ranges from 5.50 to 5.50 seconds 0–60, with a 5.50-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Buick Skylark 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| 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 production tests, led by the 1970 GS 455 Stage I Hardtop Coupe at 5.50 seconds. Output was 360 hp across 7.5L V8 configurations. |
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 production 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 Year and Trim
1 production test + 1 modified · 2 years ▾
1992 Buick Skylark
0 production runs + 1 modified Avg 0–60 —
Avg ¼ Mile —
Production Tests 0+1 mod
MOD
1992 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Sedan (Prototype)
10.00sec 0–60
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
- Horsepower
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 185 lb-ft
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- Unranked — modified or prototype
How we verify Buick Skylark performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production 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. A modified 1992 Buick Skylark is quicker still at 10.00 seconds, but is not a stock car and is excluded from our records.
The slowest recorded production Buick Skylark is the 1970 Buick Skylark GS 455 Stage I Hardtop Coupe, which takes 5.50 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Buick Skylark reaches 60 mph in 5.50 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.50 seconds at roughly 105.3 mph. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this average.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, covering 1 production run plus 1 modified or prototype run shown separately. 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 MotorWeek. 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
MotorWeek
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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