Dodge Daytona

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Dodge Daytona (1984-1987)
Dodge Daytona (1984-1987)
Daytona
Production period: 1984-1993
Class : Sports car
Body versions : Combi coupe
Engines:
Petrol engines : 2.2-3.0 liters
(72-167 kW)
Length: 4445-4567 mm
Width: 1760 mm
Height: 1278-1316 mm
Wheelbase : 2465 mm
Empty weight : 1122-1373 kg
successor Dodge Avenger

The Dodge Daytona was a sports coupe with hatchback and front-wheel drive produced by the US automobile manufacturer Dodge from 1984 to 1993.

The Dodge Daytona was based on the shortened platform of the Chrysler K-Cars ( Dodge Aries or Plymouth Reliant ). It was part of the G24 development project and thus a sister model of the Chrysler Laser . While this fell out of the program in 1986, the Daytona remained in production until 1993. There was no corresponding Plymouth model.

history

In 1984 the Daytona made its debut in the Basic, Turbo and Turbo Z versions. The basic model was powered by a 100 hp 2.2 liter four-cylinder, the turbo versions by a 144 hp turbocharged version of the same engine. The Turbo Z had two-tone paintwork, front and rear spoilers, sill aprons and special decorative stripes. The Electronic Voice Alert (EVA), which announced warnings from the instrument cluster, was available to order .

In 1985 , all Daytonas had a three-part rear spoiler, the turbo got wider tires and the turbo engine had 148 hp.

In 1986 the normal Turbo was dropped (the Turbo Z remained in the program). The basic model was also available with the new 2.5-liter four-cylinder (101 hp) for an extra charge. A sports suspension developed by Carroll Shelby could be ordered for the Turbo Z.

Dodge Daytona (1987-1993)
Rear view

In 1987 the Daytona received its first facelift, which included pop-up headlights and a revised rear. The model range was now divided into the basic model (with the 2.5-liter or turbo engine), Daytona Pacifica (only with turbo engine) and Daytona Shelby Z (with a new, 177 hp version of the turbo engine, sports suspension and Getrag - Five-speed gearbox).

From 1989 , disc brakes were also standard on the rear axle of all Daytonas. The Daytona Pacifica was replaced by the Daytona ES Turbo (with 152 hp 2.5 liter turbo), the Shelby Z was only called Shelby.

From 1990 the Daytona was available as a basic model and as an ES for an extra charge with the three-liter V6 engine from Mitsubishi . In the revised high-performance turbo engine of the Daytona Shelby, the turbo lag was lower thanks to variable charger blades, and the vehicle was also available with electronic chassis control for an extra charge. All Daytonas received the steering wheel and dashboard from the Chrysler LeBaron .

In the 1991 model year , the Daytona benefited from changes to the chassis and steering. The Daytona Shelby was renamed Daytona IROC and received a 154 hp 2.5 liter turbo engine that was tuned for more torque at low speeds.

In 1992 the Daytona received another facelift with exposed headlights and modified sill aprons. In addition, the Daytona IROC R / T with a 227 hp turbo engine supplemented the range upwards; the normal IROC received the V6 as basic equipment.

In the last year of the Daytona, 1993 , the 2.5 liter turbo engine with 152 hp was no longer available. Production ended in March 1993.

Dodge produced a total of 385,000 pieces of the Daytona in all versions.

swell

  • James M. Flammang / Ron Kowalke: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1976–1999 , Krause Publications, Iola 1999. ISBN 0-87341-755-0
  • Consumer Guide: Encyclopedia of American Cars . Publications International, Lincolnwood 1996, ISBN 0-7853-1777-5 , pp. 379-383.

Web links

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