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1978 Buick Electra Limited

All Buick Electra trims (1977–1984) → All Buick Electra generations →
1978 Buick Electra – front Unverified
Photo: 1979 Buick Electra Limited Landau Coupe, front left (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fifth generation (C-body RWD) (1977–1984); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1979 Buick Electra Limited Landau Coupe, front left (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1983 or 1984 Buick Park Avenue (5146757880) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Its me (3655392802) by Paul Keller, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1978 Buick Electra Limited Landau Coupe, rear right (Hershey 2019) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Buick Electra Park Avenue dash (6812861764) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1978 Buick Electra Limited is a 5.7-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

The Electra measures 222.1 inches long on a 118.9-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.7L V8 OHV
Displacement5.7 L
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore and Stroke96.5 x 97.8 mm
Injection Type2-barrel carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Length222.1 in
Width75.91 in
Wheelbase118.9 in
Front Track61.81 in
Cargo Volume20.8 ft³

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Safety & Recalls

No NHTSA data available for the 1978 Buick Electra.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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