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The Buick Skyhawk is an automobile produced by Buick in two generations for the 1975 through 1989 model years.. 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.
Initially available as a two-door hatchback and four-door sedan, the lineup was expanded to include a 4-door "Cruiser" wagon in 1983, and a two-door notchback coupe in 1986. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The name "Cruiser" was applied to all Oldsmobile station wagons at the time; this included the mid-sized Cutlass Cruiser and full-size Custom Cruiser .
In line with other brands having a wagon-associated moniker, Estate became adopted by other Buick wagons (regardless of size), with the exceptions of the 1964–1972 Buick Sport Wagon and the 1982–1989 Buick Skyhawk station wagon. [1] [2] Starting with model year 1947 until 1964, the Estate was offered as a station wagon on two model lines.
1975 – 1980 Buick Skyhawk; 1975 – 1980 Oldsmobile Starfire; 1976 – 1980 Pontiac Sunbird; Successor to the Y I platform. 1998 Pontiac Bonneville. H II: FWD: 1986: 1999: 1986 – 1999 Buick LeSabre; 1986 – 1999 Oldsmobile 88; 1987 – 1999 Pontiac Bonneville; Indirect successor to the G I platform. 1985 Cadillac Cimarron. J: FWD: 1981: ...
The Monza 2+2's two-door hatchback body style is shared with the Pontiac Sunbird, Oldsmobile Starfire and Buick Skyhawk. [5] The standard engine was the Vega's aluminum-block 140 cu in (2.3 L) inline-four engine with a single barrel carburetor generating 78 horsepower (58 kW) at 4,200 rpm .
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The General Motors J platform, or J-body, is an automobile platform that was used by General Motors for compact cars from the 1982 to 2005 model years. The third generation of compact cars designed by GM, the J-body marked the introduction of front-wheel drive for its compact model lines, simultaneously replacing the rear-wheel drive H-body and the European U-body platforms, the latter being a ...
In October 1983, a station wagon was added to the lineup to replace the discontinued Regal wagon. [20] [21] The 1984 model year also had an Olympic version of the Buick Century, commemorating the 1984 games in Los Angeles, California. In 1985, all 1986 versions were "freshened" with a new, more angular front fascia.