1979 Ninety-Eight | ||
| Whats new for '79: Changes are again minimal. A new grille design can be found at the front of the car. It's still an "eggcrate" pattern, but vertical bars are more prominant. Inside, Regency models feature a new door panel design that includes hinged door pulls.  |
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| Biggest News: 1979 is the last year for the optional 403 V8. For '80 the 350 becomes the optional engine and an all new 307 is standard. | ||
| 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 '79: The easiest way to identify a '79 is that the front parking lamps are one piece. They are the width of two headlamps, not segmented down the middle. | ||
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