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1978 Buick Skyhawk 2-Door Hatchback Coupe

The 1978 Buick Skyhawk 2-Door Hatchback (4S07). Source: GM 1978 VIN card series 'S' = Skyhawk; model number, MSRP $4,367, 2707 lb per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1978 Buick model table).
Confidence 95%
4S07A8U410711
3.8L (231 CID) V6 105 HP (A)
Engine
2-Door Hatchback Coupe
Body
Lordstown, OH
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1978 Buick Skyhawk

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Model Code S07 Skyhawk
Engine Code A 3.8L (231 CID) V6 105 HP (A)
Year Code 8 1978
Plant Code U Lordstown, OH
Serial Number 410711 Unit #410711

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelSkyhawk
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Hatchback Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine3.8L (231 CID) V6 105 HP (A)
Cylinders6
Displacement3.8L (231 CID)
Horsepower105 HP
ConfigurationV6
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantLordstown, OH
Plant CodeU
Pattern SourceGM