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1978 Dodge Colt Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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1978 would be the last year of the first generation of Dodge Colts. It would go through a redesign in 1979, including a move from a Mitsubishi Galant platform to that of a Mirage. As such, the 1978 Colt featured no substantial changes, and really had altered little from its first inception back in 1971.
The 1978 Dodge Colt could be had as a 2-door coupe or a 2-door GT coupe in either soft or hard top. The base coupe was given the name Carousel to distinguish it from the GT. The GT featured a 1.6-liter turbo engine, while the coupe came in either a regular 1.4 I4 or 1.6 I4 that hit 85-hp. Those same engines were available in the 4-door sedan or 5-door wagon. A standard 5-speed manual transmission or 3-speed automatic was offered across the line.
The 1978 Colt sat four, though, aside from the wagon, it was more a driver-oriented car. Front seats featured reclining buckets and a tilt steering wheel to maximize driver comfort. The Colt had a nice kick to it because of its light weight, and the turbo added a little more zest and thrill to the ride experience. It proved to be a popular and enduring car, holding its own against such competition as the Ford Pinto, the Toyota Corolla, and Chevy Vega.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Anonymous
Dec 06, 2008
I LOVED my Colt, it was a burnt orange/brown. It was affectionately called "the turd" by pretty much my whole high school, but it was my phone that rang when my friends cars were broke down. This car had WELL over 200,000 miles on it when I got it, and the only problems I had were normal wear and tear. The only major thing was the front end wouldn't hold an alignment, but Sam's Wholesale loved me cause I bought 2 new tires about every 6 months. When this car was taken from me (by well meaning grandparents) I was driving it about 60 miles one way about 2 or 3 times a week. The man that bought it drove it about 20 mile one way to work daily for years. OH how I wish I still had that car. I look for one for sale all the time.Dec 06, 2008
by Keyou A
Jan 05, 2008
sweet first car...I had the exact same trim as the pickJan 05, 2008
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How do I install an engine block heater to my 1978 Dodge Colt?
My car is very cold blooded, It takes about 40 minutes to warm up enough to take foot off gas pedal. I'm wanting to install an engine block heater to it but not sure where it goes. Please Help!
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