1979 Chrysler LeBaron Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1977 - 1981
Price :	$5,024-$5,960
Weight :	3420 lbs \| 1551.286 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
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 carburetor

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5211 cc \| 318.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	250 Ft-Lbs (339 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
Holley 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.09:1
2nd Gear :	1.67:1
3rd Gear :	1.00:1
4th Gear :	0.71:1

Production Figures

Total Chrysler Production for 1979 :	349,450
Total 1979 LeBaron production :	113,863
1979 Chrysler LeBaron
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	25,019
Medallion Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	35,475
Salon Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	35,906
Town & Country Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	17,463

Handling

1979 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,500
Avg. Home :	$58,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.86

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Chrysler LeBaron? A: The 1979 Chrysler LeBaron has a wheelbase size of 112.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1979 Chrysler LeBaron? A: The 1979 Chrysler LeBaron has lengths of 202.80-, 204.10-, 206.10-inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1979 Chrysler LeBaron? A: The 1979 Chrysler LeBaron has width of 73.30 and 73.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1979 Chrysler LeBaron cost when new?A: The 1979 Chrysler LeBaron cost approximately $5,024 to $5,960 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Chrysler LeBaron? A: The 1979 Chrysler LeBaron was offered as a Coupe, Medallion Coupe, Medallion Sedan, Salon Coupe, Salon Sedan, Sedan, Town & Country Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1979? A: Chrysler produced 349,450 automobiles in 1979.

Q: How many 1979 LeBarons were produced? A: Chrysler produced 113,863 examples of the LeBaron in 1979.

Q: What engines did the 1979 Chrysler LeBaron have? A: The 1979 Chrysler LeBaron had the following engine options: 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 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1600 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1979 Chrysler LeBaron have? A: The 1979 Chrysler LeBaron had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.