These are standard specifications for the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Price : | $5,975-$6,375 |
| Weight : | 2085 lbs | 945.74 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 78 BHP (57.408 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 84 Ft-Lbs (114 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| CIS fuel inject | |
4 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Volkswagen Production for 1978 : | 1,177,106 |
| 1978 Volkswagen Dasher | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V184000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE TWO GUIDE BOLTS FOR EACH OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FREE-FLOATING FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS DURING ASSEMBLY. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS, FREE OF CHARGE, WHERE FOUND NECESSARY. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEVERELY LOOSE BOLTS MAY INTERFERE WITH BRAKINGCAPABILITY AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.NOTE: BRAKE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED MAY BE INDICATIONSTHAT THE BOLTS ARE LOOSE. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 19750901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 83V117000 |
| Summary | THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS FUNCTIONING, THE ENGINE WILLSTALL OR FAIL TO START. A STALLED VEHICLE COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ON THEHIGHWAY. |
Data updated January 2023
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
1978 Volkswagen Dasher FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher has a wheelbase size of 96.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher has a length of 172.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher has a width of 63.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher cost when new?A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher cost approximately $5,975 to $6,375 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher was offered as a 2-Door Hatchback, Hatchback, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1978? A: Volkswagen produced 1,177,106 automobiles in 1978.Q: What engine did the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher was a Inline 4 (1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 78 BHP (57.408 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 84 Ft-Lbs (114 NM) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher have? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher has a wheelbase size of 96.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher has a length of 172.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher has a width of 63.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher cost when new?A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher cost approximately $5,975 to $6,375 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher was offered as a 2-Door Hatchback, Hatchback, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1978? A: Volkswagen produced 1,177,106 automobiles in 1978.Q: What engine did the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher was a Inline 4 (1588 cc | 96.9 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 78 BHP (57.408 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 84 Ft-Lbs (114 NM) @ 3200 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher have? A: The 1978 Volkswagen Dasher had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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Volkswagen Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
67,853