1979 Buick Regal Limited 2-Door Coupe
The 1979 Buick Regal Limited 2-Door Coupe (4M47). Source: GM 1979 VIN card series 'M' = Regal Limited; model number, MSRP $5,477, 3071 lb, production 94,748 per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1979 Buick model table).
Confidence
95%
4M47H92117893
5.0L (305 CID) V8 155 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
1979 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 155 HP (H) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | 2 | Ste. Therese, Que., CAN |
| Serial Number | 117893 | Unit #117893 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelRegal Limited
Year1979
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine5.0L (305 CID) V8 155 HP (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement5.0L (305 CID)
Horsepower155 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantSte. Therese, Que., CAN
Plant Code2
Pattern SourceGM
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Clutch Size
8.5 inches
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2491.00
No. Produced
21431
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Width
72.2
in.
Length
197.6
in.
Height
55.8
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Block Material
Cast alloy iron
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Single downdraft
Torque
156@2400
ft/lbs
Displacement
169.57
cu. in.
Rated Horsepower
29.4
hp
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Battery
12
V
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
8.5 Quarts
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
260 cu. in. V8 engine
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
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
6.50 x 14
Series
Fairlane 6 500
Make
Ford
Origin
United States
Model Year
1964
Model Number
65B
Body Maker
Ford
Brake Size
10
in.
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Transmission
2.5
pt.
Fuel
16
gal.
Rear Differential
4.5
pt.
Oil
3.5
qt.
Carburetor
Own
Type
Helical
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Brake Horsepower
101@4400
hp
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Cylinders
6
Main Bearings
4
Rear Tread
56
in.
Front Tread
57
in.
Wheelbase
115.5
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.5
: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.