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Electra
1978 Buick Electra
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Buick
Model
Electra
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
3rd Generation
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
127 kW
Displacement
5,724 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,641 mm
(222.1 in)
Width
1,961 mm
(77.2 in)
Height
1,392 mm
(54.8 in)
Wheelbase
3,020 mm
(118.9 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,570 mm
(61.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,542 mm
(60.7 in)
Turning Circle
13.2 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
965 mm
(38.0 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,072 mm
(42.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,013 mm
(39.9 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,402 mm
(55.2 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,463 mm
(57.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,499 mm
(59.0 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Platform
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
578 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Buick
1,066 vehicles
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,496 mm
(58.9 in)
Antenna
Optional
Electra
Model
10 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Electra Standard
1962–1986
Electra Coupe Generations
4 of 17
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3rd Generation
1965–1978
Year
1978
Powertrain
5.7 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
