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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).
4M47U8G159831
5.0L (305 CID) V8 145 HP (U)
Engine
2-Door Coupe
Body
Framingham, MA
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Buick Regal Limited

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Model Code M47 Regal Limited
Engine Code U 5.0L (305 CID) V8 145 HP (U)
Year Code 8 1978
Plant Code G Framingham, MA
Serial Number 159831 Unit #159831

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelRegal Limited
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine5.0L (305 CID) V8 145 HP (U)
Cylinders8
Displacement5.0L (305 CID)
Horsepower145 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantFramingham, MA
Plant CodeG
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%