1977 Dodge Aspen Specifications

Specifications

1976 1977 1978

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1976 - 1980
Price :	$3,580-$4,365
Weight :	3180 lbs \| 1442.424 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

Inline 6 \| Slant six
Displacement :	3687 cc \| 225.0 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 2000 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
Carter 2-barrel WA-1

V 8 90-degree \| Carter 2-Barrel BBD 8093 or 8094S carburetor
Displacement :	5211 cc \| 318.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Carter 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5899 cc \| 360.0 cu in. \| 5.9 L.
Power :	155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2000 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 90-degree \| Carter 2-Barrel
Displacement :	5899 cc \| 360.0 cu in. \| 5.9 L.
Power :	175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2000 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
Carter 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual Column shift

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1977 :	526,254
Total 1977 Aspen production :	266,012
1977 Dodge Aspen
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	25,838
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	40,455
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	21,522
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	24,378
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	26,389
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	15,908
Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	59,458
Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	52,064

Handling

Recall

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	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	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V037000
Summary	THE REQUIRED MUFFLER TO FLOOR PAN HEAT SHIELDS WERE OMITTED FROM THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THESE HEAT SHIELDS ARE NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTERIOR MATERIALS, INCLUDING SEAT BELT WEBBING, FROM HEAT DAMAGE.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY HEAT SHIELDS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES (POLICE MODELS).SYSTEM: EHAUST; MUFFLER, RESONATOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PASSENGERS COULD RECEIVE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY DUE TOEXCESSIVE HEAT.

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	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

1977 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$15,000
Avg. Home :	$49,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.65

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Dodge Aspen? A: The 1977 Dodge Aspen has wheelbase sizes of 108.70 and 112.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1977 Dodge Aspen? A: The 1977 Dodge Aspen has lengths of 197.50 and 201.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1977 Dodge Aspen? A: The 1977 Dodge Aspen has a width of 72.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1977 Dodge Aspen cost when new?A: The 1977 Dodge Aspen cost approximately $3,580 to $4,365 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Dodge Aspen? A: The 1977 Dodge Aspen was offered as a Sedan, Sport Coupe, Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1977? A: Dodge produced 526,254 automobiles in 1977.

Q: How many 1977 Aspens were produced? A: Dodge produced 266,012 examples of the Aspen in 1977.

Q: What engines did the 1977 Dodge Aspen have? A: The 1977 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

Inline 6 (3687 cc | 225.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM

V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1977 Dodge Aspen have? A: The 1977 Dodge Aspen had a 3 speed Manual Column shift gearbox.