The 1988 Buick Skyhawk, the latest model year on record, is 180.7″ long, 65″ wide and 53.9″ tall on a 101.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,374 lb. At 15.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Buick Skyhawk generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1987, when the new car was 6.3″ longer than the 1982–1986 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1980 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 50.4″ | 96.9″ | 3,014 lb |
| 1982–1986 | 175.2″ | 62.2″ | 53.9″ | 101.2″ | — |
| 1987–1988 | 181.5″ | 65″ | 53.9″ | 101.2″ | 2,401 lb |
Skyhawk year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 180.7″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 3 | |
| 1987 | 180.7″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 7 | |
| 1986 | 175.6″ | 65.4″ | 101.2″ | 9 | |
| 1985 | 176.4″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 7 | |
| 1984 | 176″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 3 | |
| 1983 | 176″ | 65″ | 101.2″ | 3 | |
| 1982 | 175.2″ | 62.2″ | 101.2″ | 4 | |
| 1980 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 | |
| 1979 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 | |
| 1975 | 179.1″ | 65.4″ | 96.9″ | 1 |
Will a Skyhawk fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.1 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.4 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 1,051 cars within 10″ of its length, the Skyhawk is lighter than 97% and narrower than 98%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 84%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,051 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 65″ | 71.7″ | −6.7″ |
| Wheelbase | 101.2″ | 105.9″ | −4.7″ |
| Curb weight | 2,374 lb | 3,474 lb | −1,100 lb |
Skyhawk against its rivals
Next to the BMW M3 and Cadillac Cimarron, the Skyhawk is the longest and the lightest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Skyhawk (this car) | 1988 | 180.7″ | 65″ | 2,374 lb |
| BMW M3 | 1989 | 171.3″ | 66.1″ | 2,866 lb |
| Cadillac Cimarron | 1986 | 172.8″ | 65″ | 2,575 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1988 Skyhawk bigger than the 1987?
No. The 1988 and 1987 Skyhawk are the same size, within half an inch and 33 lb of each other.
Which Skyhawk years share the same body?
By our measurements the body changed in 1982 and 1987. Model years inside each range, such as 1987–1988, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.
Which is bigger, the Skyhawk or the BMW M3?
The 1989 BMW M3 is 9.4″ shorter and 492 lb heavier than the 1988 Skyhawk.
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