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1978 Buick Electra
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Buick
Model
Electra
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
3rd Generation
Seats
6
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
6.6 V8 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
188 hp
Power (kW)
138 kW
Displacement
6,598 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,641 mm
(222.1 in)
Width
1,961 mm
(77.2 in)
Height
1,415 mm
(55.7 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
993 mm
(39.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
965 mm
(38.0 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,072 mm
(42.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,039 mm
(40.9 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,402 mm
(55.2 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,407 mm
(55.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,501 mm
(59.1 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
General Motors Platforms
C Platform (RWD)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
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
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,501 mm
(59.1 in)
Antenna
Optional
Electra
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Sedan
Variant
Electra Standard
1959–1986
Electra Sedan Generations
7 of 20
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3rd Generation
1965–1978
Year
1978
Powertrain
6.6 V8 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
188 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Sedan
2WD
Gasoline
Automatic, 3-speed
