1978 Dodge Challenger Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1978 - 1983

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4 \| 4G32 I4
Displacement :	1606 cc \| 98.0 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	77 HP (56.672 KW)

Transmission:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1978 :	467,720
1978 Dodge Challenger

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Exterior
Length :	178.1 in \| 4524 mm.
Width :	65.9 in \| 1674 mm.
Height :	53.0 in \| 1346 mm.
Wheelbase :	100.0 in \| 2540 mm.

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E064000
Summary	CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence	A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy	FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19780101
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V149000
Summary	THE POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS DUE TO AN INADEQUATE STAKING OPERATION THAT MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK BY THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM AND DISCHARGE FROM THE PUMP BODY THROUGH THE PUMP BREATHER HOLE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL PUMPS AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGECOULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1978 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,000
Avg. Home :	$54,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.63

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1978 Dodge Challenger has a wheelbase size of 100.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1978 Dodge Challenger has a length of 178.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1978 Dodge Challenger has a width of 65.90 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Dodge Challenger? A: The 1978 Dodge Challenger was a Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1978? A: Dodge produced 467,720 automobiles in 1978.

Q: What engine did the 1978 Dodge Challenger have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Dodge Challenger was a Inline 4 (1606 cc | 98.0 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 77 HP (56.672 KW).

Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Dodge Challenger have? A: The 1978 Dodge Challenger had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.