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LeBaron
1978 Chrysler LeBaron
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Chrysler
Model
LeBaron
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.9 V8 TorqueFlite
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
157 hp
Power (kW)
116 kW
Torque
373 Nm (275 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,898 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Leaf
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
70 kg
(154 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Platform
Chrysler Platforms
M Platform
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
LeBaron
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
LeBaron Standard
1977–1993
LeBaron Coupe Generations
1 of 4
1st Generation
1977–1992
Year
1978
Powertrain
5.9 V8 TorqueFlite
Horsepower
157 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Gasoline