1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Base
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- Photo: OldsmobileCustomCruiser by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Base is a 5.7-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Custom Cruiser measures 220.3 inches long on a 115.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 103.0 x 86.0 mm |
| Injection Type | 4-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 220.3 in |
| Width | 79.8 in |
| Height | 58.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Base 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 1978 Oldsmobile CUSTOM CRUISER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 2, 1979 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A CHILD COULD OPEN THE REAR SIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND ENTER THIS COMPARTMENT. THE CHILD COULD BECOME ENTRAPPED IF THE DOOR WERE TO CLOSE, AS IT CANNOT BE UNLATCHED FROM THE INSIDE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH, WHICH CAN BE LATCHED WITHOUT A KEY, WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY THAT REQUIRES A KEY TO LATCH AS WELL AS LOCK THE DOOR.
NHTSA campaign 79V161000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM CRUISER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.