1978 Ninety-Eight | ||
| Whats new for '78: With such a major redesign the previous year, changes for '78 are minimal. The major change is the addition of a diesel V8 to the options list. A rallye instrument cluster is also a new option. Visually, there is a new grille design and wraparound turn lenses. In the rear, tail lamps are new too.  |
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| Biggest News: The newly optional Diesel 350 is the first diesel V8 in the world. It was originally scheduled to be introduced in '77, but production delays prohibited that. Tests revealed a fuel economy gain of up to 25 percent with the diesel engine over comparable gasoline powered engines. | ||
| Standard Engine | 350 V8 4bbl. | |
| Optional Engine(s) | 403 V8 4bbbl. 350 Diesel V8 | |
| Standard Transmission | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-matic | |
| Optional Transmission(s) | none | |
| Exterior Dimensions | Coupe/Sedan | |
| Overall length (in.) | 220.4 | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 119.0 | |
| Luggage cap. (cu. ft.) | 20.3 | |
| Fuel tank (gals.) | 24.5 | |
| Interior Dimensions | Coupe | Sedan |
| Headroom f/r | na | 39.3/38.0 |
| Legroom f/r | na | 42.2/40.9 |
| Shoulder room f/r | na | 60.6/60.6 |
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| Identifying a '78: '77-'79 Ninety-Eight's all share the same overall shape. A '78 will have wraparound front turn-lenses like in '79, but front parking lights are segmented in two like in '77. | ||
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