1978 Buick LeSabre Custom 4-Door Sedan
The 1978 Buick LeSabre Custom 4-Door Sedan (4P69). Source: GM 1978 VIN card series 'P' = LeSabre Custom; model number, MSRP $5,757, 3450 lb, production 86,638 per Flory, American Cars 1973-1980 (1978 Buick model table).
4P69X8X117843
5.7L (350 CID) V8 155 HP (X)
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Fairfax, KS
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Buick LeSabre Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Model Code | P69 | LeSabre Custom |
| Engine Code | X | 5.7L (350 CID) V8 155 HP (X) |
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | X | Fairfax, KS |
| Serial Number | 117843 | Unit #117843 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelLeSabre Custom
Year1978
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine5.7L (350 CID) V8 155 HP (X)
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7L (350 CID)
Horsepower155 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantFairfax, KS
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$3484.00
No. Produced
15169
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Width
80
in.
Length
209.8
in.
Height
55.5
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Series
Galaxie 500XL - V8
Type
Constant mesh
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Displacement
289
cu. in.
Type
Dual downdraft
Brake Horsepower
195@4400
hp
Type
V8 overhead valve
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
19.5 Quarts
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Radiator
Tube and corrugated fin & core
Battery
12
V
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment
352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension
Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size
7.50 x 14
Spare Location
Trunk
Origin
United States
Make
Ford
Model Year
1964
Model Number
76B
Body Maker
Ford
Brake Size
11
in.
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel
20
gal.
Transmission
3
pt.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Oil
5
qt.
Carburetor
Own
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Torque
282@2400
ft/lbs
Compression Ratio-Std
8.6
:1
Cylinders
8
Main Bearings
5
Rated Horsepower
51.2
hp
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Rear Tread
60
in.
Front Tread
61
in.
Wheelbase
119
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.5
:1
Clutch Size
10.4 inches
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.42
:1
2nd
1.61
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
2.33
:1
B
&s 4 & 2.87
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.