1976 Dodge Aspen Specifications

Specifications

1976 1977 1978

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1976 - 1980
Price :	$3,335-$4,415
Weight :	3160 lbs \| 1433.352 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3687 cc \| 225.0 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Stroke :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Compression :	8.4:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Holley 1-barrel carburetor

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5211 cc \| 318.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5899 cc \| 360.0 cu in. \| 5.9 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	8.4:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Holley 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual Column shift , 3 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.08:1
2nd Gear :	1.70:1
3rd Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1976 :	430,641
Total 1976 Aspen production :	189,900
1976 Dodge Aspen
Custom Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	28,632
Custom Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	21,064
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	13,981
Special Edition Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	21,323
Special Edition Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	18,604
Special Edition Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	30,782
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	22,249
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	33,265

Dimension(s)

Sport Coupe

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	197.5 in \| 5017 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	53.1 in \| 1349 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.5 in \| 2756 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,370
Weight :	3190 lbs \| 1446.96 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	201.5 in \| 5118 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	54.8 in \| 1392 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.5 in \| 2858 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,655
Weight :	3560 lbs \| 1614.789 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	201.5 in \| 5118 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	54.8 in \| 1392 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.5 in \| 2858 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Custom Sport Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,515
Weight :	3170 lbs \| 1437.888 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	197.5 in \| 5017 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	53.1 in \| 1349 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.5 in \| 2756 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Custom Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,550
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	201.5 in \| 5118 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	54.8 in \| 1392 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.5 in \| 2858 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Special Edition Sport Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$4,415
Weight :	3375 lbs \| 1530.874 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	197.5 in \| 5017 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	53.1 in \| 1349 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.5 in \| 2756 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Special Edition Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$4,400
Weight :	3410 lbs \| 1546.75 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	201.5 in \| 5118 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	54.8 in \| 1392 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.5 in \| 2858 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Special Edition Station Wagon

Chassis # NH45G6B212956
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Exterior
Price :	$3,985
Weight :	3565 lbs \| 1617.057 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	201.5 in \| 5118 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	54.8 in \| 1392 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.5 in \| 2858 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Transverse torsion bars and anti-sway bar Rear : Asymmetrical semi-elliptical leaf springs

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	D78 x 14 BSW
Wheels :	14 x 5.5

Optional Tires
Tires :	F78 x 14 glass-belted

Recall

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V055000
Notes	CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 211.POSSIBILITY THAT THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING LAP BELTRETRACTOR ON FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TOENGAGE IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHEN THE BELT IS EXTRACTED FOR OCCUPANTS USE.IFTHE RETRACTOR FAILS TO LOCK, A BELTED OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINEDDURING IMPACT.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING SPECIALLY DEVELOPED CLIPTO INCREASE CLUTCH TORQUE OUTPUT TO ENSURE ENGAGEMENT OF THE RETRACTOR LOCKINGPAWL).

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V037000
Notes	CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 209.VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINE HAVINGCALIFORNIA EMISSION PACKAGE.POSSIBILITY THAT FUEL VAPOR RETURN LINE MAY HAVEBEEN MISROUTED IN A MANNER WHICH ALLOWS INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE LINE ANDALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, RETURN LINE ABRASIONRESULTING FROM INTERFERENCE COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE, WITH THE POTENTIALFOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RELOCATINGRETURNLINE TO PRECLUDE INTERFERENCE).

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V188000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, DAMAGE TO THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COULD OCCUR DUE TO FRONT WHEEL BRAKE LINE TUBE CORROSION. FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK DUE TO PROLONGED OPERATION IN COLD TEMPERATURES.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HOSES IF FOUND NECESSARY AND IN ADDITION, WILL INSTALL A PLASTIC SHIELD BETWEEN THE BATTERY THERMO-GUARD AND THE TUBES TO PREVENT CORROSION.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; STEEL BRAKE TUBES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULTWHICH WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.NOTE: ILLUMINATION OF THE RED WARNING SIGNAL ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOULDALERT DRIVER THAT BRAKE MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED.

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V017000
Summary	THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS'. THE TIRE PRESSURE PLACARDS INCORRECTLY SPECIFY THE FRONT TIRE PRESSURE FOR MAXIMUM LOAD CONDITIONS. AS A RESULT, TIRES COULD FAIL DUE TO OVERLOADING.
Remedy	THE OWNER WILL BE SENT THE CORRECT PLACARD AND HAS THE OPTION OF INSTALLING IT HIM/HERSELF OR HAVING THE DEALER INSTALL IT, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF TIRE FAILURE OCCURS, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: TO ELIMINATE ANY POTENTIAL FOR OVERLOADING OF THE FRONT TIRES, THEINFLATION PRESSURE OF THE FRONT TIRES SHOULD BE SET AT 26 PSI AND MAINTAINED ATTHAT LEVEL.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V242000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL CAN BECOME DISTORTED DUE TO CONTACT WITH CERTAIN TYPES OF GASOLINE. NORMALLY, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IS ACTIVATED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GASOLINE REQUIRED FOR ACCELERATION. A DISTORTED SEAL HOWEVER, MAY PREVENT THE PUMP FROM DELIVERING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP SEAL WITH A NEW SEAL HAVING IMPROVED DISTORTION RESISTANCE AND WILL ENSURE PROPER ADJUSTMENT. THIS WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR ACCELERATOR PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD STALLING OCCUR IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS, ANACCIDENT MAY RESULT.

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V240000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE HOOD SECONDARY CATCH SYSTEM MAY BE MISALIGNED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY CATCH TO MALFUNCTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HOOD MAY NOT BE SECURELY LATCHED.
Remedy	DEALER WILL ADJUST THE CATCH SYSTEM TO FULLY SECURE THE HOOD, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD SECONDARY LATCH/STRIKER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE HOOD COULD SPRING OPEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION,OBSCURING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD AND, POSSIBLY, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED FOR CORRECTION OF THE SERVICEBRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, THE SECONDARY HOOD CATCH SERVICE SHOULD ALSO HAVE BEENCOMPLETED.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	76V125000
Notes	CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN NO 217.EQUIPPED WITH POWER BRAKES.POSSIBILITY THAT THEPOWER BRAKE BOOSTER MAY CONTAIN SILENCER PAD THAT RESTRICTS INPUT AIR DURINGBRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION DUE TO EXCESSIVE SILENCER MATERIAL DENSITY.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS, IT COULD CAUSE BRAKING ACTION DELAY ON RAPID PEDALAPPLICATION AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREWORKING SUSPECT BOOSTER AND REMOVING SILENCER PAD).PASSENGER VEHICLE.

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19751201
NHTSA Campaign ID	78V097000
Summary	POSSIBLE FATIGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR IN THE FRAME SUPPORT PLATES (FRONT SUSPENSION PIVOT BAR SUPPORT PLATE) THAT CONNECTS A PORTION OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL INSPECT SUPPORT PLATES FOR INDICATIONS OF FAILURE AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE PLATES. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO REINFORCE THE SUPPORT PLATE AT THE PIVOT BAR ATTACHMENTS.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRAME SUPPORT PLATE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THIS FAILURE COULDAFFECT VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, PARTICULARLY DURING HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1976 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1
Avg. Household Income :	$16,000
Avg. Home :	$43,400

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Dodge Aspen? A: The 1976 Dodge Aspen has wheelbase sizes of 108.50 and 112.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1976 Dodge Aspen? A: The 1976 Dodge Aspen has lengths of 197.50 and 201.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1976 Dodge Aspen? A: The 1976 Dodge Aspen has a width of 72.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1976 Dodge Aspen cost when new?A: The 1976 Dodge Aspen cost approximately $3,335 to $4,415 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Dodge Aspen? A: The 1976 Dodge Aspen was offered as a Custom Sedan, Custom Sport Coupe, Sedan, Special Edition Sedan, Special Edition Sport Coupe, Special Edition Station Wagon, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1976 Dodge Aspen have? A: The 1976 Dodge Aspen had D78 x 14 BSW tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1976 Dodge Aspen have? A: The 1976 Dodge Aspen had 14 x 5.5 wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1976? A: Dodge produced 430,641 automobiles in 1976.

Q: How many 1976 Aspens were produced? A: Dodge produced 189,900 examples of the Aspen in 1976.

Q: What engines did the 1976 Dodge Aspen have? A: The 1976 Dodge Aspen had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1976 Dodge Aspen have? A: The 1976 Dodge Aspen had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column shift, 3 speed Automatic.