The 1978 Australian Championship of Makes was a CAMS sanctioned national motor racing title for car manufacturers. The championship was contested over a five-round series. * Round 1, ABE Copiers 250, Oran Park, New South Wales, 30 July * Round 2, Hang Ten 400, Sandown, Victoria, 10 September * Round 3, Rothmans 250, Adelaide International Raceway, South Australia, 22 October * Round 4, Rothmans 300, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 5 November * Round 5, McEwan Spanners Twin 250, Calder, Victoria, 2 & 3 December * Up to 2000cc * 2001 to 3000cc * 3001 to 6000cc