1978 Dodge Magnum Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1978 - 1979
Price :	$5,450
Weight :	3900 lbs \| 1769.01 kg

Performance

Top Speed :	165 km/h \| 102.548 mph

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5899 cc \| 360.0 cu in. \| 5.9 L.
Power :	155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 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
Displacement :	5211 cc \| 318.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Carter 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Torque-Flite , 4 Manual Overdrive

Gear Ratios

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

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1978 :	467,720
1978 Dodge Magnum
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	47,827

Dimension(s)

Hardtop Coupe

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Chassis # 8R183913

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	25.5 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	215.8 in \| 5481 mm.
Width :	77.1 in \| 1958 mm.
Height :	53.1 in \| 1349 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.9 in \| 2918 mm.
Front Track :	61.8 in \| 1570 mm.
Rear Track :	61.8 in \| 1570 mm.
Ground Clearance :	5.2 in \| 132 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Longitudinal Front Torsion Bars with Lower Trailing Links and Anti Sway Bar, Semi Elliptic Rear Leaf Springs Rear : Anti Sway Bar

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Disc
Rear Brakes :	Drums

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	FR78x15
Wheels :	15x5.5

1978 Averages

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

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Q: How fast is the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a top speed of 165 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a wheelbase size of 114.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a length of 215.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Dodge Magnum? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum has a width of 77.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1978 Dodge Magnum cost when new?A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum had a base price of approximately $5,450 (USD).

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

Q: What tires did the 1978 Dodge Magnum have? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum had FR78x15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1978 Dodge Magnum have? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum had 15x5.5 wheels.

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

Q: What engines did the 1978 Dodge Magnum have? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum had the following engine options: V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Dodge Magnum have? A: The 1978 Dodge Magnum had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Torque-Flite, 4 speed Manual Overdrive.