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1978 Dodge B-Van B100 Sportsman

United States Gasoline RWD LCVUpdated Aug 26, 2026

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Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,400 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume: 4.7 litres

Engine Fluids › Engine Coolant

IAT: Yes

Car Battery

Voltage: 12 V
Battery Capacity: 48 - 70 Ah
Cold Start Power: 500 A
Alternator Charge Current: 48 - 63 A
Alternator Voltage: 14 V

Engine Configuration

Bore: 101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Stroke: 90.93 mm (3.6 in)
Compression Ratio: 8.5 :1
Engine Configuration: V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System: Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Camshaft Type: OHC
Engine Block: Cast Iron
Engine Heads: Cast Iron
Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooling

Dimensions & Weight

LCV Specific

General

Version: L1H1
L2H1

Dimensions › Length

L1: 4,471 mm (176.0 in)
L2: 4,928 mm (194.0 in)

Dimensions › Height

L1H1: 1,981 mm (78.0 in)
L2H1: 1,981 mm (78.0 in)

Dimensions › Wheel Base

L1: 2,769 mm (109.0 in)
L2: 3,226 mm (127.0 in)

Side Door › Side Door Height

H1: 1,199 mm (47.2 in)

Side Door › Side Door Width

L1: 1,067 mm (42.0 in)
L2: 1,067 mm (42.0 in)

Cargo Space › Cargo Volume

L1H1: 5,890 litres
L2H1: 7,051 litres

Cargo Space › Depth, Back Seat Collapsed

L1: 2,696 mm (106.1 in)
L2: 3,205 mm (126.2 in)

Cargo Space › Depth, Passenger Seat Collapsed

L1: 3,347 mm (131.8 in)
L2: 4,112 mm (161.9 in)

Cargo Space › Height

H1: 1,506 mm (59.3 in)

Cargo Space

Space Width: 1,979 mm (77.9 in)

Cargo Space › Space Width, Between Wheel Arches

L1: 1,416 mm (55.7 in)
L2: 1,416 mm (55.7 in)

Weight › Gross Weight

L1H1: 2,177 kg (4,799 lb)
L2H1: 2,177 kg (4,799 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: LCV (Minibus)
Pillars: A-D
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Steel
Protective Moldings: Optional

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Sliding (Right)
Door Handles: Archaic
Button

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Mechanical
Mirror Shape, Driver side: Flat
Mirror Shape, Passenger side: Flat

Windscreen Wipers

Number of Wiper Speeds: 2
Integrated Water Nozzles in Wipers: Yes

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Manual
Heat-Insulating Windows: Optional
Tinted Windows: Optional
Rear Windows, Pop-out: Optional

Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows

Front: Optional
First Row: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear: Optional

Windows › Tinted Windows

Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Windows › Rear Windows, Pop-out

Manual: Optional

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Antenna: Optional
Air Intakes: 1-port
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional
Number of Vents, Front: 6 pcs
Controls: Faders

Connectivity

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional
Cassette: Optional

Speakers

Total Number of Speakers: 2 - 4 pcs

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Light: Optional
Lockable: Optional

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2

Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front

Placement: Middle Console

Lights

Read Light: Optional

Lights › Read Light

Front: Optional

Other Equipment

Clock: Optional
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Front
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Clock

Digital: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Rear: Optional