Buick Skylark (7th generation)
A bold, beak-nosed departure from Buick's traditional design language.
- Power
- 120 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 10.3 s
- Top speed
- 115 mph
- Est. value
- $500–$5k
About the Buick Skylark
The seventh-generation Buick Skylark debuted for 1992 with a radical 'new age' design, most notably its sharp, pointed front grille and swept-back styling. Built on the GM N-body platform shared with the Oldsmobile Achieva and Pontiac Grand Am, it was intended to attract younger buyers to the Buick brand. The base 2.3-litre engine was a single-overhead-cam variant of the famous Quad 4, marketed as the 'Quad OHC' to emphasize its efficiency over the high-revving DOHC versions. While the styling was controversial and later toned down in 1996, the 1992 model remains the purest expression of this era's bold aesthetic.
Buick Skylark specs
The Buick Skylark produces 120 bhp (89 kW) and 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 10.3 seconds and has a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h).
| Make | Buick |
|---|---|
| Model | Skylark |
| Generation | Seventh Generation (7th generation) |
| Trim | 2.3 |
| Years | 1992–1998 |
| Type | Saloon |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United States |
| Original price | About $14,000 when new |
| Engine | 2.3-litre Quad OHC inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,260 cc (2.3 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 120 bhp (89 kW) at 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 10.3 s |
| Top speed | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,262 kg (2,782 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 95 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Buick Skylark worth?
A typical Buick Skylark is estimated to be worth $500 – $4,500 (about £373 – £3,400).
Its original price when new was about $14,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Buick Skylark rarity in CarSpot
The Buick Skylark is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 7 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Buick Skylark fun facts
- The 1992 Skylark's 'beak' grille was so controversial that Buick performed a major emergency facelift for the 1996 model year to make it look more conventional.
- Despite its futuristic look, the 1992 model launched with a 3-speed automatic transmission at a time when most competitors had moved to 4-speed units.
- The car featured door-mounted front seatbelts that stayed buckled when the door opened, a common GM solution to meet passive restraint requirements before airbags were standard.