Buick Skyhawk
American automobile built by Buick from 1974 to 1989 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Buick Skyhawk is an automobile produced by Buick in two generations for the 1975 through 1989 model years.
Buick Skyhawk | |
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Manufacturer | Buick (General Motors) |
Production | 1974–1989 |
Model years | 1975–1980 1982–1989 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact (1975–1980) compact (1982–1989) |
The first generation (1975–1980) were two-door hatchbacks using the subcompact, rear-wheel drive H-body platform, a badge engineered entry-level version of the Chevrolet Monza, which was based on the Chevrolet Vega while the only engine available was a V6.
Introducing a subcompact was a new approach for Buick and GM, with a similar approach from Oldsmobile with the Starfire hatchback.[1]
The second generation (1982–1989) Skyhawks were built on the compact, front-wheel drive J-car platform that was available in four body styles: two-door sedan and hatchback, as well as four-door sedan and station wagon — manufactured alongside its rebadged variants, the Chevrolet Cavalier, Cadillac Cimarron, Oldsmobile Firenza, and Pontiac J2000/2000/Sunbird at GM's South Gate Assembly and Janesville Assembly plants.