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 | |
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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 | |
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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?
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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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