1978 Buick Regal Limited 2-Door Coupe
The 1978 Buick Regal Limited 2-Door Coupe (4M47). Source: GM 1978 VIN card series 'M' = Regal Limited; model number, MSRP $5,233, 3041 lb per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1978 Buick model table).
Confidence
95%
4M47H8H230884
5.0L (305 CID) V8 160 HP (H)
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 Limited
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Model Code | M47 | Regal Limited |
| Engine Code | H | 5.0L (305 CID) V8 160 HP (H) |
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | H | Flint, MI (Buick) |
| Serial Number | 230884 | Unit #230884 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelRegal Limited
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine5.0L (305 CID) V8 160 HP (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement5.0L (305 CID)
Horsepower160 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantFlint, MI (Buick)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceGM