1978 Dodge Omni Sedan
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This little car was a reaction to the high gasoline prices brought on by the 1973 Arab oil embargo and the new fuel economy standards passed by Congress in 1975. It, and its twin the Plymouth Horizon, were the first American cars to adopt a front-wheel-drive, hatchback configuration that was common in Europe. Motor Trend magazine named them "Car of the Year."
This little car was a reaction to the high gasoline prices brought on by the 1973 Arab oil embargo and the new fuel economy standards passed by Congress in 1975. It, and its twin the Plymouth Horizon, were the first American cars to adopt a front-wheel-drive, hatchback configuration that was common in Europe. Motor Trend magazine named them "Car of the Year."
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1978
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2011.329.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Vinyl
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Beige (Color)
Specifications
Make & Model: 1978 Dodge Omni sedan
Maker: Chrysler Corporation, Highland Park, Michigan
Engine: inline-4, overhead valves, 105 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Height: 53.5 inches
Wheelbase: 99 inches
Width: 66 inches
Overall length: 165 inches
Weight: 2145 pounds
Horsepower: 75 at 5600 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 28.6
Price: $3,976
Average 1978 wage: $13,263 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 3-1/2 months
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