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Marathon
1977 Checker Marathon
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1977
Make
Checker
Model
Marathon
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
3rd Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
172 hp
Power (kW)
126 kW
Torque
366 Nm (270 lb-ft)
Top speed
170 km/h
(106 mph)
Displacement
5,736 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,201 mm
(204.8 in)
Width
1,930 mm
(76.0 in)
Height
1,590 mm
(62.6 in)
Wheelbase
3,048 mm
(120.0 in)
Curb weight
1,753 kg
(3,865 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
88.4 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
82 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,637 mm
(64.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,608 mm
(63.3 in)
Ground Clearance
190 mm
(7.5 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Car.info Classification
Commercial Chassis
Checker
7 vehicles
Marathon
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Marathon Standard
1961–1982
Marathon Sedan Generations
3 of 3
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3rd Generation
1973–1982
Year
1977
Powertrain
5.7 V8 Automatic
Horsepower
172 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
