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B-Van
1979 Dodge
B-Van
B300 Tradesman
United States
Gasoline
RWD
LCV
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Dodge
Model
B-Van
Variant
B300 Tradesman
Body Style
LCV
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
2
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.9 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
188 hp
Power (kW)
138 kW
Torque
393 Nm (290 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,899 cc
Dimensions
Width
2,027 mm
(79.8 in)
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
305 - 430 A
Alternator Charge Current
48 - 117 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
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic
Manual, 3-speed
Gear Selector
Stalk
Gear Selector Location
Steering Column
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
2.45 :1
2nd Gear
1.45 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.5 :1
Reverse
2.21 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
326 mm
(12.8 in)
Width
30.23 mm
(1.2 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm
(12.0 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Anti-roll Bar
Optional
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Dead Axle)
Anti-roll Bar
Front
25.4 mm
(1.0 in)
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
83 - 136 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Control
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
12 MPG
Highway
19 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,722 mm
(67.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,626 mm
(64.0 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
917 mm
(36.1 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,903 - 4,082 kg
(6,400 - 8,999 lb)
Cargo Capacity
1,129 - 2,080 kg
(2,489 - 4,586 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,524 kg
(3,360 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
2,114 kg
(4,661 lb)
LCV Specific
General
Version
L1H1
L2H1
L3H1
Dimensions › Length
L1
4,544 mm
(178.9 in)
L2
5,001 mm
(196.9 in)
L3
5,662 mm
(222.9 in)
Dimensions › Height
L1H1
2,022 mm
(79.6 in)
L2H1
2,055 mm
(80.9 in)
L3H1
2,047 mm
(80.6 in)
Dimensions › Wheel Base
L1
2,784 mm
(109.6 in)
L2
3,241 mm
(127.6 in)
L3
3,241 mm
(127.6 in)
Dimensions › Turning Circle
L1
12.34 m
L2
15.97 m
L3
15.97 m
Side Door › Side Door Height
H1
1,199 mm
(47.2 in)
Side Door › Side Door Width
L1
1,252 mm
(49.3 in)
L2
1,252 mm
(49.3 in)
L3
1,252 mm
(49.3 in)
Rear Doors › Rear Doors Height
L1H1
1,199 mm
(47.2 in)
L2H1
1,199
Rear Doors
Rear Doors Width
1,252 mm
(49.3 in)
Cargo Space › Cargo Volume
L1H1
5,706 litres
L2H1
6,810 litres
L3H1
8,622 litres
Cargo Space › Depth
L1
2,360 mm
(92.9 in)
L2
2,817 mm
(110.9 in)
L3
3,477 mm
(136.9 in)
Cargo Space › Depth, Passenger Seat Collapsed
L1
3,051 mm
(120.1 in)
L2
3,508 mm
(138.1 in)
L3
4,168 mm
(164.1 in)
Cargo Space › Height
H1
1,351 mm
(53.2 in)
Cargo Space
Space Width
1,834 mm
(72.2 in)
Cargo Space › Space Width, Between Wheel Arches
L1
1,270 mm
(50.0 in)
L2
1,270 mm
(50.0 in)
L3
1,270 mm
(50.0 in)
Weight › Cargo Capacity
L1H1
1,388 kg
(3,060 lb)
L2H1
1,129 kg
(2,489 lb)
L3H1
1,302 kg
(2,870 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV (Panel Van)
Pillars
A-D
A-D + Extra Pillar(s)
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Optional
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Sliding Right
Dual Swing-out
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
Intermittent Control
Optional
Windows
Heated Windows
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Tinted Windows
Optional
Rear Windows, Pop-out
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
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
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
8 pcs
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Colour
Grey
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Steel
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
Displays
Equalizer
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
2 - 4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
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
Guide Light
Optional
Lights › Read Light
Front
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Entry Guard
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Optional
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Steering Mechanism
Recirculating Ball
Power Steering
Tilt
Optional
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Pedals
Brown
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Manual
2
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual
2
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
2
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Front Seats
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Other Features
Central Locking
Optional
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Pillar
A-Pillar, Left
Car Classification
American Classification
Cargo Van
British Classification
Van
Australian Classification
Van
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Cargo Van
Dodge
918 vehicles
B-Van
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
LCV
Variant
B-Van B300 Tradesman
1971–1980
B-Van B300 Tradesman LCV Generations
4 of 4
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2nd Generation
1979–1980
Year
1979
Powertrain
5.9 V8
Horsepower
188 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Electrohydraulic | Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
LCV
RWD
Gasoline
