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1978 Dodge D150 Li'l Red Express

Regular Cab Pickup

$7,500 MSRP
360ci 5.9l V-8 Ohv
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.6 sec

0-60 mph

15.7 sec

@ 87 mph

Horsepower • Torque
225 hp

Power

295 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,748 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

1978 Dodge D150 Li'l Red Express

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1978

Make:

Dodge

Model:

D150

Trim:

Li'l Red Express

Style:

Regular Cab Pickup

Base Price:

$7,500

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,748 lbs

Length:

195 in.

Width:

80 in.

Height:

65 in.

Wheelbase:

115 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.5

Weight Distribution:

Front: 55.0% | Rear: 45.0%

MPG:

13 city / 13 hwy

Fuel:

18 gal. / 234 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

243 hp @ 3,800 rpm

Torque:

295 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

225 hp @ 3,800 rpm

Torque:

295 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm

Engine:

360ci 5.9l V-8 Ohv

Displacement:

5.9 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

5,200 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.56 sec

0-60 mph:

7.93 sec

0-100 mph:

22.57 sec

Top Speed:

121 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.17 sec @ 71.3 mph

¼ mile:

15.72 sec @ 86.7 mph

½ mile:

25.05 sec @ 103.9 mph

1 mile:

41.2 sec @ 116.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P275/60R15

Rear Tires:

P275/60R15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

3-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.55

Gear Ratios

1: 2.45

2: 1.45

3: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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