1978 Dodge Aspen Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1978 Dodge Aspen, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody with front auxiliary frame
Production Years for Series :	1976 - 1980
Price :	$3,750-$4,200
Weight :	3135 lbs \| 1422.012 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
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Holley 1-barrel carburetor

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
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Carter 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 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Carter 2-barrel carburetor

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 90-degree
Displacement :	5899 cc \| 360.0 cu in. \| 5.9 L.
Power :	175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Carter 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual Floor lever , 4 Manual , Automatic TorqueFlite

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	308:1
2nd Gear :	1.70:1
3rd Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1978 :	467,720
Total 1978 Aspen production :	166,419
1978 Dodge Aspen
Sedan 2 dr. 5 P :	64,320
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	48,311
Station Wagon 2 dr. 5 P :	53,788

Dimension(s)

Sport Coupe

Chassis # NL29G8B182333
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Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	197.2 in \| 5009 mm.
Width :	73.3 in \| 1862 mm.
Height :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.7 in \| 2761 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1494 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,865
Weight :	3175 lbs \| 1440.156 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	201.2 in \| 5111 mm.
Width :	73.3 in \| 1862 mm.
Height :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.7 in \| 2863 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1494 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$4,200
Weight :	3400 lbs \| 1542.214 kg
Fuel Capacity :	18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	201.2 in \| 5111 mm.
Width :	73.3 in \| 1862 mm.
Height :	55.7 in \| 1415 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.7 in \| 2863 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1494 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Isolated transverse front torsion bars and anti-sway bar Rear : Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Wheels :	14 x 5.0

Optional Tires
Tires :	D78 x 14 WSW
Tires :	DR78 x 14 GBR BSW
Tires :	DR78 x 14 GBR WSW
Tires :	E78 x 14 GBR BSW
Tires :	E78 x 14 GSB WSW
Tires :	ER78 x 14 GBR SSW
Tires :	ER78 x 14 GBR WSW
Tires :	ER78 x 14 SBR WSW
Tires :	FR70 x 14 RWL Aramid-belted
Tires :	FR78 x 14 GBR BSW
Tires :	FR78 x 14 GBR WSW
Tires :	FR78 x 14 SBR WSW
Tires :	GR78 x 14 SBR WSW

Optional Wheels
Tires :	14x5.5

Recall

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	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V211000
Summary	THE COLUMNS MAY CONTAIN STEERING SHAFTS IN WHICH THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLING ROLL PIN RETAINING NOTCH WAS MACHINED TOO DEEP. THIS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE REST OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSTALL A COTTER PIN THROUGH THE ROLL PIN TO ENSURE RETENTION, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TILT STEERING WHEELS.SYSTEM: STEERING ASSEMBLY; STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCAPABILITY AND, POSSIBLY, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V179000
Summary	THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL SUPPLY TUBE, ROUTED IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT INTERFERES WITH THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER BRACKET. THIS TUBE IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL FILTER.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE INVOLVED VEHICLES TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FUEL TUBE AND FRAME CROSSMEMBER BRACKET CLEARANCE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO MAKE SURE THAT THE TUBE IS SECURELY CLIPPED TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE TO THE BRACKET AS WELL AS OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. IF THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED FROM THIS CONTACT WITH THE CROSSMEMBER BRACKET, IT WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIX-CYLINDER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL LINES; FUEL SUPPLY TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED CONTACT WITH THE BRACKET MAY EVENTUALLYPUNCTURE THE TUBE AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENTFIRE. A FIRE MAY PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

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

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 Aspen? A: The 1978 Dodge Aspen has wheelbase sizes of 108.70 and 112.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Dodge Aspen? A: The 1978 Dodge Aspen has lengths of 197.20 and 201.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Dodge Aspen? A: The 1978 Dodge Aspen has a width of 73.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1978 Dodge Aspen cost when new?A: The 1978 Dodge Aspen cost approximately $3,750 to $4,200 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Dodge Aspen? A: The 1978 Dodge Aspen was offered as a Sedan, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1978 Dodge Aspen have? A: The 1978 Dodge Aspen had 14 x 5.0 wheels.

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

Q: How many 1978 Aspens were produced? A: Dodge produced 166,419 examples of the Aspen in 1978.

Q: What engines did the 1978 Dodge Aspen have? A: The 1978 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 140 BHP (103.04 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 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (5899 cc | 360.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Dodge Aspen have? A: The 1978 Dodge Aspen had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Floor lever, 4 speed Manual, Automatic TorqueFlite.