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Buick Estate Wagon 1978 5.7L V8 Hydra-Matic Specs

(1977 - 1978) - Technical Specifications for Years 1977, 1978

Petrol

350.1 cu-in
5737 cm³

V 8

170 HP
172 PS / 127 kW

275 lb-ft
373 Nm

Buick Estate Wagon 1978 5.7L V8 Hydra-Matic Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	1978 Series 4B

Body :	Estate

Num. of Doors :	5 doors


Buick Estate Wagon 1978 5.7L V8 Hydra-Matic Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	GM Oldsmobile Rocket V-8 350 L34

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Carburetor 4-Barrel

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	350.1 cu-in / 5737 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	4.06 x 3.39 inches 103.0 x 86.0 mm

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	9.0

Horsepower :	170 HP / 172 PS / 127 kW @ 3800 rpm

Maximum torque :	275 lb-ft / 373 Nm @ 2000 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Automatic


Buick Estate Wagon 1978 5.7L V8 Hydra-Matic Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008):	20 MPG 24 MPG UK 11.8 L/100 km

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008):	14 MPG 17 MPG UK 16.8 L/100 km

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Combined ( - 2008):	16 MPG 19 MPG UK 14.7 L/100 km

Range (EPA):	359 miles / 578 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	22.5 gallons 85 L 18.7 UK gallons

Buick Estate Wagon 1978 5.7L V8 Hydra-Matic Performance

Top Speed :	- Mph / - km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	- s


Buick Estate Wagon 1978 5.7L V8 Hydra-Matic Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	115.94 inches / 294.5 cm

Length :	216.69 inches / 550.4 cm

Width :	79.88 inches / 202.9 cm

Height :	56.46 inches / 143.4 cm

Front Axle :	62.2 inches / 158 cm

Rear Axle :	64.02 inches / 162.6 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	4156 lbs / 1885 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	11 kg/hp


Buick Estate Wagon 1978 5.7L V8 Hydra-Matic Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	6 seats

Front legroom :	42.2 inches / 107.2 cm

Rear seat legroom :	38.19 inches / 97 cm

Front shoulder room :	60.91 inches / 154.7 cm

Rear shoulder room :	23.98 inches / 60.9 cm

Front head room :	39.29 inches / 99.8 cm

Rear head room :	39.41 inches / 100.1 cm

Front hip room :	55 inches / 139.7 cm

Rear hip room :	55 inches / 139.7 cm

Trunk / Boot capacity :	-


Buick Estate Wagon 1978 5.7L V8 Hydra-Matic Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (- inches / - mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Drums (- inches / - mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	HR78/- R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	HR78/- R15

Front Suspension :	Coil Springs.

Rear Suspension :	Coil Springs.