1978 Buick Electra Limited 4-Door Sedan
The 1978 Buick Electra Limited 4-Door Sedan (4X69). Source: GM 1978 VIN card series 'X' = Electra Limited; model number, MSRP $7,701, 3757 lb, production 63,335 per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1978 Buick model table).
Confidence
95%
4X69R8H435438
5.7L (350 CID) V8 170 HP (R)
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Flint, MI (Buick)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1978 Buick Electra Limited
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Model Code | X69 | Electra Limited |
| Engine Code | R | 5.7L (350 CID) V8 170 HP (R) |
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | H | Flint, MI (Buick) |
| Serial Number | 435438 | Unit #435438 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelElectra Limited
Year1978
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine5.7L (350 CID) V8 170 HP (R)
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7L (350 CID)
Horsepower170 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantFlint, MI (Buick)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceGM