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Suburban
1978 Chevrolet Suburban K20 Suburban
United States
Gasoline
4WD
SUV
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Suburban
Variant
K20 Suburban
Body Style
SUV
Generation
3rd Generation
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
K20 Suburban 6.6 V8 4WD Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
167 hp
Power (kW)
123 kW
Displacement
6,573 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Pillars
A-D
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
AM
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 SUV
British Classification
Large 4x4
Australian Classification
Upper Large SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large SUV
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Silver
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Other Equipment
Antenna
Whip
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
FM
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Carpets
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
Seat Belt
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Suburban
Model
28 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
No
Side Head Airbag
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
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
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
No
Passenger
No
Rear
No
SUV
Variant
Suburban K20 Suburban
1973–1986
Suburban K20 Suburban SUV Generations
1 of 2
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3rd Generation
1973–1980
Year
1978
Powertrain
K20 Suburban 6.6 V8 4WD Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
167 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
SUV
4WD
Gasoline
