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Caprice
1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Caprice
Variant
Classic
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
5th Generation 1st Facelift
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Classic Coupé 4.1 Hydra-Matic
Power (hp)
112 hp
Power (kW)
82 kW
Displacement
4,096 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,387 mm
(212.1 in)
Width
1,918 mm
(75.5 in)
Height
1,405 mm
(55.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,946 mm
(116.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
10W-50
15W-40
20W-40
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
3.8 litres
Engine Configuration
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Sports Suspension
Optional
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,562 mm
(61.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,542 mm
(60.7 in)
Turning Circle
11.8 - 13.6 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
975 mm
(38.4 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Connectivity
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Safety & Security
Airbags
Other Airbags
Pedestrian Airbag
No
Middle Airbag
No
Door-mounted Airbags
No
Seat Belt Airbag
No
Seat Cushion
No
Feature
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
Head Room, Rear
965 mm
(38.0 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,072 mm
(42.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
958 mm
(37.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,384 mm
(54.5 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,379 mm
(54.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,549 mm
(61.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,506 mm
(59.3 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
60 kg
(132 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Optional
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Heated Windows
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Number of Spokes
2
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Optional
Light
Yes
Automatic Open
Button on Trunk Door
Optional
From Inside Car
Optional
Seats
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Head Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
Caprice
Model
15 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
No
Side Pelvis Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Knee Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Curtain Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Center Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Coupe
Variant
Caprice Classic
1977–1987
Caprice Classic Coupe Generations
2 of 7
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5th Generation 1st Facelift
1978
Year
1978
Powertrain
Classic Coupé 4.1 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
112 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
