1979 Dodge Aspen specifications

1979 Dodge Aspen data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2863 mm 112.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1524 mm 60 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 5110 mm 201.2 inches
Width 1849 mm 72.8 inches
Height 1405 mm 55.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1466 kg 3232 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 73.9 litres 16.3 [19.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Dodge
Engine code E44
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.2 litre
5210 cc
(317.934 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 99.3 × 84.1 mm
3.91 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
137 PS (135 bhp) (101 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
339 Nm (250 ft·lb) (34.6 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(net)
19.3 kW/litre
26.3 ps/litre
25.9 bhp/litre
0.42 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
65.07 Nm/litre
0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Holley R8448A carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 817.7 kPa (118.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 651.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
93.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
68.67 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
92.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.56 kg/kW
24.32 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 5.300
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5.0J x 14
Wheel size rear 5.0J x 14
Tyres front D78 x 14
Tyres rear D78 x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 275 mm
Rear brake diameter 254 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.47
general
Carfolio.com ID389147
Production total
Model code NL41
Model family Series NL
RAC rating 48.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Dodge Aspen added 2014-11-25.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Dodge Aspen - Series NL models

Dodge Aspen -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1466 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1417 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1413 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1507 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1557 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1522 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1557 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1551 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1526 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1516 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1541 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1501 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1521 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW 1501 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 131 PS 129 bhp 96 kW 1560 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1560 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5732 cm3/349.8cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1587 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1670 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1670 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1774 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5766 cm3/351.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1776 kg
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1293 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1306 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1306 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW
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