1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 2-Door Coupe
The 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 2-Door Coupe (3R47). Source: GM 1978 VIN card series 'R' = Cutlass Supreme; model number, MSRP $4,842, 3161 lb, production 240,917 per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1978 Oldsmobile model table).
Confidence
95%
3R47H82445452
305 CID V8 160 HP (H)
Engine
2-Door Coupe
Body
Ste. Therese, Que., CAN
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 3 | Oldsmobile |
| Model Code | R47 | Cutlass Supreme |
| Engine Code | H | 305 CID V8 160 HP (H) |
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | 2 | Ste. Therese, Que., CAN |
| Serial Number | 445452 | Unit #445452 |
Basic Information
MakeOldsmobile
ModelCutlass Supreme
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine305 CID V8 160 HP (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement305 CID
Horsepower160 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantSte. Therese, Que., CAN
Plant Code2
Pattern SourceGM
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
9.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2504.00
No. Produced
28268
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Length
197.6
in.
Height
55.4
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Ford
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Brake Horsepower
138@4200
hp
Type
Single downdraft
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Torque
203@2200
ft/lbs
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (12)
Radiator
Fin and tube
Battery
12
V
Exhaust System
Single with crossover
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Cooling System
15 Quarts
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.5 x 13
Series
Fairlane 6 500
Origin
United States
Model Year
1963
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
65B
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size
11
in.
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Oil
4
qt.
Transmission
2.5
pt.
Fuel
20
gal.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Cylinders
6
Main Bearings
4
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Front Tread
57
in.
Rear Tread
56
in.
Wheelbase
115.5
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.50
:1
Carburetor
Own
Clutch Type
Single plate dry disc
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.29
:1
2nd
1.83
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
4.48
:1
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.