These are standard specifications for the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1977 - 1990 |
| Price : | $5,530-$6,150 |
| Weight : | 4070 lbs | 1846.121 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 downdraft carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 145 BHP (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 : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.52:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.52:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1978 : | 2,375,436 |
| Total 1978 Caprice Classic production : | 321,653 |
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic | |
| Landau Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 22,771 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 203,837 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 37,301 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 24,792 |
| Station Wagon 3-Rows 4 dr. 8 P : | 32,952 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V180000 |
| Summary | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, 'ANCHORAGE OF SEATS', IN THAT THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLIES HAVE LOCK BARS WHICH MAY NOT REMAIN ENGAGED WHEN TEST PROCEDURE FORCES ARE APPLIED TO THE SEAT. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL LOCK BAR RETURN SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATSSYSTEM: INTERIOR; ADJUSTER LOCK BAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, IMPROPERLY ANCHORED SEATSINCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS. |
Data updated January 2023
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has lengths of 212.10 and 214.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has width of 76.00 and 79.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have?A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has 39.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have?A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has legroom of 42.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic cost when new?A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic cost approximately $5,530 to $6,150 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic was offered as a Landau Coupe, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon, Station Wagon 3-Rows.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1978? A: Chevrolet produced 2,375,436 automobiles in 1978.Q: How many 1978 Caprice Classics were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 321,653 examples of the Caprice Classic in 1978.Q: What engines did the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 145 BHP (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 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic had a 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has lengths of 212.10 and 214.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has width of 76.00 and 79.10 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have?A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has 39.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have?A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has legroom of 42.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic cost when new?A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic cost approximately $5,530 to $6,150 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic was offered as a Landau Coupe, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon, Station Wagon 3-Rows.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1978? A: Chevrolet produced 2,375,436 automobiles in 1978.Q: How many 1978 Caprice Classics were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 321,653 examples of the Caprice Classic in 1978.Q: What engines did the 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic have? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 1600 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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