1978 Mazda GLC Base 5MT
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- Photo: Mazda VanTrend (front), Tuban by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Mazda VanTrend (rear), Denpasar by Sabung.hamster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Mazda GLC Base 5MT is a 52-hp 1.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 38 mpg combined.
It makes 52 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 35 mpg city and 44 mpg highway (38 mpg combined).
The GLC measures 154.3 inches long on a 91.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.3L TC SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L |
| Horsepower | 52 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 73 x 76 |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 35 MPG |
| Highway | 44 MPG |
| Combined | 38 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 154.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 91.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Mazda GLC Base 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 Mazda GLC. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 4, 1985 · STEERING
IN CERTAIN HIGH SALT AREAS, THE IDLER ARM IS EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT WHICH CAUSES THE DUST SEAL TO DETERIORATE RESULTING IN IDLER ARM PIN CORROSION. THIS CAUSES THE PIN TO FREEZE AND BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BROKEN IDLER ARM PIN COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
NHTSA campaign 85V108000
May 10, 1983 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ANCHORAGE BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REINSTALLED AFTER VEHICLE REPAIR. THE BOLT COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, ALL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED CORRECTLY.
NHTSA campaign 83V052000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 MAZDA GLC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.