1978 Buick Skyhawk Auto
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- Photo: Buick Skyhawk by Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Sky Hawk by Bull-Doser at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Skyhawk (1159245719) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Buick Skyhawk coupe (7144437115) by sv1ambo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Buick Skyhawk coupe (7144438959) by sv1ambo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Buick Skyhawk Auto is a 110-hp 3.8-liter V6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 110 horsepower at 4,000 rpm.
The Skyhawk measures 179.3 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,800 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L V6 OHV |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 110 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.5 x 86.4 mm |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Short/long control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, torque arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.3 in |
| Width | 65.4 in |
| Height | 50.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,800 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Buick Skyhawk Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Buick SKYHAWK. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 24, 1978 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COUPLING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MACHINED OVERSIZED IN THE SERRATION AREA WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS WOULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM PROPERLY TIGHTENING ON THE SHAFT WHEN THE CLAMP AND PINCH BOLT WERE INSTALLED.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SHAFT COUPLING, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 78V019000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 BUICK SKYHAWK. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.