1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 4-Door Station Wagon
The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon (1BN35).
Confidence
95%
1N35U81221259
305 cu.in. V8 145 HP (U)
Engine
4-Door Station Wagon
Body
Oshawa, Ontario, CAN
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | N35 | Caprice Classic |
| Engine Code | U | 305 cu.in. V8 145 HP (U) |
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | 1 | Oshawa, Ontario, CAN |
| Serial Number | 221259 | Unit #221259 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCaprice Classic
Year1978
Body Style4-Door Station Wagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine305 cu.in. V8 145 HP (U)
Cylinders8
Displacement305 cu.in. CID
Horsepower145 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantOshawa, Ontario, CAN
Plant Code1
Pattern SourceGM
Specifications
Dimensions
Production31641
Weight3305
Rear Tread60
Length206.2
Wheelbase117
Width76.8
Front Tread60.5
Height51.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio2.79
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Reverse Ratio3.17
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
3rd Gear Ratio1
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Brake Drum Size10
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15.4 Quarts
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Power windows, 429 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, 390 cu. in. V8 engine, Power seats, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Red, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Grabber Blue, Grabber Green Metallic, Grabber Yellow, Gray Gold Metallic, Light Gold, Light Green, Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Blue Metallic, Medium Green Metallic, Medium Yellow Gold, Pastel Blue, White
Pricing
MSRP$3150.00
Body
Doors2
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.