Dodge Challenger 2.6L MCA Jet (1978)
Sale price: US $6,900.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1978 |
| VIN : | 2H29F84315871 | Mileage: | 60,000 |
| Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Make: | Dodge |
| Transmission: | Manual | Model: | Challenger |
| Body Type: | Coupe | Trim: | 2.6L MCA Jet |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 2.6L MCA Jet |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Fuel Type: | Gasoline | For Sale By: | Dealer |
| Sub Model: | 2.6L MCA Jet | Stock Number: | 180718-3 |
| Exterior Color: | Silver | VIN: | 2H29F84315871 |
| Interior Color: | Gray |
Stanley, Wisconsin, United States
Vehicle description
1978 Dodge Challenger 2.6L MCA Jet, Stanley, WI Cody"s Classic Cars 307 North Broadway Street, Stanley, WI 54768 (715) 709-0343 1978 Dodge Challenger 2.6L MCA Jet VIN 2H29F84315871 Condition Used Mileage 60,000 Engine 2.6L MCA Jet Fuel Type Gasoline Transmission Manual 5-Speed Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Exterior Color Silver Interior Color Gray Interior Fabric Cloth Warranty As Is - No Warranty Stock Number 180718-3 Rare Find - One Owner - Low Miles - 2.6L MCA Jet - Stored Winters Since New! Call or text 715-709-0343.
Though the first generation of Challengers never made the sales that Dodge needed, they were well-received by the public. In fact, those early models are among some of the most collectible automobiles today. In 1978, Dodge decided to revive the line. However, it outsourced manufacturing to Mitsubishi, which built the second-generation Challenger on its own four-cylinder coupe body. In fact, the automaker sold the Challenger as the Mitsubishi Galant Lambda GSR in Japan. In other markets, it was known as the Mitsubishi Sapporo or Mitsubishi Scorpion. Instead of targeting the muscle car market with its revival of the Challenger, Dodge had its eyes set on the coupe market and rivals like the Honda Prelude, Nissan 200SX and Toyota Celica. You could still see remnants of its muscle car days, but it looked like a compact version of its former self. The same angular lines and frameless hard top were there, but the size was significantly reduced.
The second-generation Challenger looked like a sportier, zipppier model. The exterior featured bright colors and tape stripes, and it had much more subdued trim than the first-generation Challenger. Since the new Challenger was designed for luxury and not power, it didn’t have as much going on under the hood as the first-generation models. The new Challenger came with either a 1.6-liter SOHC or 2.6-liter SOHC engine, both four cylinders. The 1.6-liter put out 77 horsepower, while the larger engine produced 105 horsepower. Buyers also had the choice between a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional three-speed automatic transmission.
Though the new Challenger did not live up to the strong performance of the previous generation, it did stand out in another way: Its innovative counter-rotating balance shifts to tame vibration from the engine.
Previously, four-cylinder engines were not built at the 2.6-liter size because it produced too powerful vibration. Mitsubishi came up with the Silent Shaft balancer to mitigate the effects of the vibration and to create a smoother ride. The second-generation Challenger was actually one of the first cars on the American market to have this technology, which has since become widespread. In fact, the technology has been licensed for use by other car manufacturers. Because the second-generation Challenger was designed to be a personal luxury vehicle, it focused more on interior features than it did engine performance. Some interior features included what was at the time a premium stereo, a trip computer and an overhead console with a digital clock. Soft chimes sounded when the door opened or the ignition turned rather than harsh buzzing sounds from previous models. The dash featured an array of gauges and controls to create a relaxing and convenient ride.
The upholstery on the Challenger included memory seats and premium fabrics. Above all, this was a car that was meant to look good and be comfortable. Address:
307 North Broadway Street
PO Box 34
Stanley, WI 54768
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Though the first generation of Challengers never made the sales that Dodge needed, they were well-received by the public. In fact, those early models are among some of the most collectible automobiles today. In 1978, Dodge decided to revive the line. However, it outsourced manufacturing to Mitsubishi, which built the second-generation Challenger on its own four-cylinder coupe body. In fact, the automaker sold the Challenger as the Mitsubishi Galant Lambda GSR in Japan. In other markets, it was known as the Mitsubishi Sapporo or Mitsubishi Scorpion. Instead of targeting the muscle car market with its revival of the Challenger, Dodge had its eyes set on the coupe market and rivals like the Honda Prelude, Nissan 200SX and Toyota Celica. You could still see remnants of its muscle car days, but it looked like a compact version of its former self. The same angular lines and frameless hard top were there, but the size was significantly reduced.
The second-generation Challenger looked like a sportier, zipppier model. The exterior featured bright colors and tape stripes, and it had much more subdued trim than the first-generation Challenger. Since the new Challenger was designed for luxury and not power, it didn’t have as much going on under the hood as the first-generation models. The new Challenger came with either a 1.6-liter SOHC or 2.6-liter SOHC engine, both four cylinders. The 1.6-liter put out 77 horsepower, while the larger engine produced 105 horsepower. Buyers also had the choice between a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional three-speed automatic transmission.
Though the new Challenger did not live up to the strong performance of the previous generation, it did stand out in another way: Its innovative counter-rotating balance shifts to tame vibration from the engine.
Previously, four-cylinder engines were not built at the 2.6-liter size because it produced too powerful vibration. Mitsubishi came up with the Silent Shaft balancer to mitigate the effects of the vibration and to create a smoother ride. The second-generation Challenger was actually one of the first cars on the American market to have this technology, which has since become widespread. In fact, the technology has been licensed for use by other car manufacturers. Because the second-generation Challenger was designed to be a personal luxury vehicle, it focused more on interior features than it did engine performance. Some interior features included what was at the time a premium stereo, a trip computer and an overhead console with a digital clock. Soft chimes sounded when the door opened or the ignition turned rather than harsh buzzing sounds from previous models. The dash featured an array of gauges and controls to create a relaxing and convenient ride.
The upholstery on the Challenger included memory seats and premium fabrics. Above all, this was a car that was meant to look good and be comfortable. Address:
307 North Broadway Street
PO Box 34
Stanley, WI 54768
View Map Phone (715) 709-0343 Business Hours: Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 0 - Wednesday 0 - Thursday 0 - Friday 0 - Saturday 0 - This Listing Template is created by Carsforsale.com. Call 1- to find out how Carsforsale.com can service your dealership.