Dodge Stratus

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Dodge Stratus
Production period: 1995-2006
Class : Middle class
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Previous model: Dodge Spirit  (for sedan)
Dodge Avenger  (for coupé)
Successor: Dodge Avenger

The Dodge Stratus was a mid-range front-wheel drive model offered in two generations by the US automobile manufacturer Dodge from 1995 to 2006 .

Stratus (1995-2000)

1st generation
Dodge Stratus (1995-1999)

Dodge Stratus (1995-1999)
Production period: 1995-2000
Body versions : limousine
Engines: Gasoline engines :
2.0–2.5 liters
(99–120 kW)
Length: 4732 mm
Width: 1821 mm
Height: 1318 mm
Wheelbase : 2743 mm
Empty weight : 1327 kg

Except for the trademark, grille and rear lights, the first generation Stratus was identical to the Chrysler Cirrus and the 1996 Plymouth Breeze .

The design of the Stratus corresponded to the cab-forward philosophy introduced with the Dodge Intrepid with a long wheelbase, tight overhangs and a passenger cabin that extends far forward.

Dodge Stratus (1999-2000)

The Stratus was powered by a 134 hp two-liter in-line four-cylinder with 16 valves, coupled with a five-speed gearbox or a four-speed automatic; alternatively there was a 2.5-liter V6 from Mitsubishi with four-speed automatic or a 2.4-liter twin-camshaft four-cylinder. A basic model and the Stratus ES with upscale equipment were offered.

In 1999 the Stratus received slight external modifications.

Around 450,000 copies were made by the time production was discontinued in 2000.

Stratus II

Stratus II
Dodge Stratus Sedan (2000-2004)

Dodge Stratus Sedan (2000-2004)
Production period: 2000-2006
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Engines:
Gasoline engines : 2.4-3.0 liters
(112-149 kW)
Length: 4845-4856 mm
Width: 1786-1793 mm
Height: 1369-1394 mm
Wheelbase : 2743 mm
Empty weight : 1474 kg

Saloon (2000-2006)

The Stratus was renewed in the summer of 2000 and has been based on the Chrysler JR platform ever since; its counterpart was the Chrysler Sebring , a Plymouth variant no longer existed as the brand was abandoned in 2001.

The slightly grown second Stratus was powered by a 2.4-liter in-line four-cylinder or a 2.7-liter V6 now with in-house engines.

At the beginning of 2004, the Stratus sedan received a slight facelift with a higher radiator grille and modified front apron.

In May 2006 the production of the Stratus sedan was stopped.

In Argentina, the Dodge Stratus Sedan was still produced in a simpler and slightly redesigned version. However, this was mainly only intended for export to other South American and Central American countries.

  • Rear view

  • Dodge Stratus Sedan (2004-2006)

Coupé (2000-2005)

The successor to the Dodge Avenger also debuted in the summer of 2000. Although it shared the name with the Stratus sedan, it was based on a different platform and was related to the third generation Mitsubishi Eclipse .

Dodge Stratus Coupe (2004-2005)

The Stratus Coupe was also powered by engines other than the sedan, both of which came from Mitsubishi, namely a 2.4-liter in-line four-cylinder and a three-liter V6.

At the beginning of 2004, the coupé was also slightly modified.

Production of the Stratus Coupé ended at the end of 2005, while the sedan was not discontinued until mid-2006.

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  • James M. Flammang, Ron Kowalke: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1976-1999. Krause Publishing, Iola 1999, ISBN 0-87341-755-0 .

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