1977 Volkswagen Dasher 4-Door Auto
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- Photo: Volkswagen Passat B1 (front), Denpasar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Passat L by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Passat B2 L (side) by Fiver, der Hellseher, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Passat B1 (rear), Denpasar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: PassatB1Armaturenbrett by Monthyprada, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1977 Volkswagen Dasher 4-Door Auto is a 78-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 78 horsepower.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | EA827 1.6L SOHC I4, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 78 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, timing belt |
| Bore and Stroke | 79.5 x 80 |
| Injection Type | Bosch CIS fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion crank axle, coil springs, Panhard rod |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 155 SR13 |
| Tires Rear | 155 SR13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 63 in |
| Height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in |
| Front Track | 52.7 in |
| Rear Track | 52.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1977 Volkswagen Dasher 4-Door Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1977 Volkswagen DASHER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 9, 1983 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA campaign 83V117000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 VOLKSWAGEN DASHER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.