1978 Buick Regal Sport 2-Door Coupe
The 1978 Buick Regal Sport 2-Door Coupe (4K47). Source: GM 1978 VIN card series 'K' = Regal Sport Coupe; model number, MSRP $5,853, 3153 lb per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1978 Buick model table).
Confidence
95%
4K4738H207037
3.8L (231 CID) turbo V6 165 HP (3)
Engine
2-Door Coupe
Body
Flint, MI (Buick)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1978 Buick Regal Sport
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Model Code | K47 | Regal Sport |
| Engine Code | 3 | 3.8L (231 CID) turbo V6 165 HP (3) |
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | H | Flint, MI (Buick) |
| Serial Number | 207037 | Unit #207037 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelRegal Sport
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine3.8L (231 CID) turbo V6 165 HP (3)
Cylinders6
Displacement3.8L (231 CID) turbo
Horsepower165 HP
ConfigurationV6
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantFlint, MI (Buick)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceGM
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2520.00
No. Produced
20980
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Width
72.2
in.
Length
197.6
in.
Height
56.6
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Type
Helical
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Battery
12
V
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
8.5 Quarts
Cooling System
Water pump
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
260 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size
7.00 x 14
Spare Location
Trunk
Make
Ford
Origin
United States
Series
Fairlane 6 Station Wagons
Model Year
1964
Body Maker
Ford
Model Number
71D
Brake Size
10
in.
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Transmission
2.5
pt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Differential Ratio
3.5
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Front Tread
57
in.
Wheelbase
115.5
in.
Rear Tread
56
in.
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Cylinders
6
Brake Horsepower
101@4400
hp
Type
Single downdraft
Torque
156@2400
ft/lbs
Main Bearings
4
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
3.29
:1
2nd
1.83
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
4.46
: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.