These are standard specifications for the 1978 Dodge Magnum, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Torque-Flite , 4 Manual Overdrive
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1979 |
| Price : | $5,450 |
| Weight : | 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 165 km/h | 102.548 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L. |
| Power : | 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Carter 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Torque-Flite , 4 Manual Overdrive
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.08:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.70:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Dodge Production for 1978 : | 467,720 |
| 1978 Dodge Magnum | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 47,827 |
Handling
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Dodge Magnum?
Q: How fast is the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a top speed of 165 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a wheelbase size of 114.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a length of 215.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a width of 77.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Dodge Magnum cost when new?A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum had a base price of approximately $5,450 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1978? A: Dodge produced 467,720 automobiles in 1978.Q: What engines did the 1978 Dodge Magnum have? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum had the following engine options: V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Dodge Magnum have? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Torque-Flite, 4 speed Manual Overdrive.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Dodge Magnum?
How many 1978 Dodge Magnum were produced?
How powerful was the 1978 Dodge Magnum? Was the 1978 Dodge Magnum popular? Was the 1978 Dodge Magnum expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1978 Dodge Magnum?
Q: How fast is the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a top speed of 165 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a wheelbase size of 114.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a length of 215.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a width of 77.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Dodge Magnum cost when new?A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum had a base price of approximately $5,450 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1978? A: Dodge produced 467,720 automobiles in 1978.Q: What engines did the 1978 Dodge Magnum have? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum had the following engine options: V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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