1978 Buick Skylark Specifications

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    • Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1975 - 1979
    Price : $3,875-$4,420
    Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
    V 6
    Displacement : 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
    Power : 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3400 RPM
    Torque :185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2000 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 8.0:1
    Main Bearings : 4
    Construction : Cast-Iron Alloy block and head
    Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
    Power : 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM
    Torque :245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM
    Bore : 3.7 in | 95 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
    Compression : 8.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester 2 GC 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
    Power : 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3400 RPM
    Torque :280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1800 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
    Stroke : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
    Compression : 8.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester Model 4GC 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
    Power : 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM
    Torque :275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2000 RPM
    Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 8.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester M4MC 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Manual Fully synchronized; column shift

    Total Buick Production for 1978 : 803,187
    Total 1978 Skylark production : 114,220
    1978 Buick Skylark
    Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 9,050
    Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 33,037
    Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 12,740
    Hatchback 2 dr. 6 P : 2,642
    Hatchback 2 dr. 6 P : 1,277
    Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 40,951
    Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 14,523
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    EQUIPMENT

    Manufacturer

    HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

    NHTSA Campaign ID07E088000
    SummaryCERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
    ConsequenceTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
    RemedyHONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
    NotesCUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    NHTSA Campaign ID77V163000
    SummaryTHE REAR AXLE SHAFTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FLAW IN THE METAL. AS A RESULT, THE SHAFT MAY BREAK, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
    RemedyDEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL ONE OR BOTH NEW REAR AXLE SHAFTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
    NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR AXLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: AS A PRECAUTION, PRIOR TO HAVING VEHICLE INSPECTED, DRIVER SHOULD AVOIDFAST CORNERING, RAPID ACCELERATIONS, OR ANY TYPE OF DRIVING WHICH MAY IMPOSEEXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Mfr Report Date19770801
    NHTSA Campaign ID78V139000
    SummaryTHE HUB PORTION OF THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS GENERATED DURING ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS. EVENTUALLY, THE BLADE COULD BREAK APART AT THE HUB AND BLADE PIECES COULD BE PROPELLED INTO THE ENGINE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE FREE TO FLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
    RemedyDEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
    NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAN FAILURE COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS IN THEENGINE AREA, OR PERSONAL INJURY TO BYSTANDERS IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AT THE TIME.NOTE: THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE SERVICED WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND THE ENGINERUNNING UNTIL THE DEFECT IS CORRECTED.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    1978 Averages
    Avg. Household Income : $17,000
    Avg. Home : $54,800
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.63

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Buick Skylark? A: The 1978 Buick Skylark has a wheelbase size of 111.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1978 Buick Skylark? A: The 1978 Buick Skylark has a length of 200.20 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1978 Buick Skylark? A: The 1978 Buick Skylark has a width of 72.70 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1978 Buick Skylark cost when new?A: The 1978 Buick Skylark cost approximately $3,875 to $4,420 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Buick Skylark? A: The 1978 Buick Skylark was offered as a Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan.

    Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1978? A: Buick produced 803,187 automobiles in 1978.

    Q: How many 1978 Skylarks were produced? A: Buick produced 114,220 examples of the Skylark in 1978.

    Q: What engines did the 1978 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1978 Buick Skylark had the following engine options: V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 185 Ft-Lbs (251 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1800 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2000 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 1978 Buick Skylark have? A: The 1978 Buick Skylark had a 3 speed Manual Fully synchronized; column shift gearbox.

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