1978 Dodge Challenger 5MT
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- Photo: 1981 Dodge Challenger - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Challenger 2nd Generation by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Dodge Challenger (all original) by GalantFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Dodge Challenger interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Dodge Challenger 5MT is a 105-hp 2.6-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 105 horsepower.
The Challenger measures 177.6 inches long on a 99.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.6L Inline-4 SOHC |
| Displacement | 2.6 L |
| Horsepower | 105 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177.6 in |
| Width | 65.9 in |
| Height | 52.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 99 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Dodge Challenger 5MT 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Dodge CHALLENGER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Jun 13, 1979 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THE POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS DUE TO AN INADEQUATE STAKING OPERATION THAT MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK BY THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM AND DISCHARGE FROM THE PUMP BODY THROUGH THE PUMP BREATHER HOLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL PUMPS AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
NHTSA campaign 79V149000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 DODGE CHALLENGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.