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also see 1969 Dodge Daytona

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Background:

History:

Model Predecessor

1969 Dodge Daytona Charger - in name only

Mitsubishi Sapporo and Challenger imported and sold as Plymouth and Dodge

Model Successor

Dodge Avenger

Export Versions

Canada versions were known as Chrysler Daytona

Related Models

1984-86 Chrysler Laser, Laser XE, Laser XT

Competition

  • Ford Mustang
  • Mercury Capri
  • Chevrolet Camaro
  • Pontiac Firebird

Body Styles

3 Door, 4 Seater available with Sunroof or T-Top Roof

Technical:

Class

Sporty Sub-Compact

Platform

G Body

Engines

4 Cylinder

  • 2.2L Turbo I 146 HP 84-90
  • 2.2L Turbo II 174 HP 87-90
  • 2.2L Turbo III 224 HP Lotus designed 92-93
  • 2.2L Turbo IV 174 HP VNT Variable Nozzle Turbo 90
  • 2.5 Turbo 152 HP 89-93
  • 2.2 Non Turbo
  • 2.5 Non Turbo

6 Cylinder

  • 3.0L V6 SOHC 141 HP 90-93

Transmissions

  • A413 3 Speed Automatic
  • A555 Getrag 5 Speed Manual
  • A568 Getrag 5 Speed Manual (was the best 5 speed that was offered)

Specifications:

Length, width, height, wheelbase

Length: 175", Width: 69", Height: 50", Wheelbase: 97"

Year by Year Changes, Production Numbers, and Cost:

1984

  • First year of the new FWD daytona only 2 engines were available this year the 2.2 NA 93hp engine and the turbocharged 2.2L 142hp engine

-4 lug wheels

1985

First to have 5 Lug wheels

1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

  • The A555 5 speed was replaced by the A568

1991

  • Shelby Model dropped half way through the year replaced by the Iroc

1992

  • First Official Year for the Iroc and Iroc R/T
  • Introduction of the 2.2L Turbo III DOHC 224hp engine. The turbo III was only used in the IROC R/T and the Spirit R/T. Lotus developed the DOHC head for the TIII which still holds the claim for most horsepower per cubic inch in Chrysler engine history.

1993

  • Last year of the Daytona and the last and only 2nd year of the 2.2L DOHC 224HP turbo III engine.

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