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| + | [[Image:80aspen.jpg|thumb|350px|1980 Dodge Aspen]] | ||
| + | [[Image:78-aspen-ad.jpg|thumb|350px|1978 Aspen Brochure]] | ||
| + | [[Image:AspenAirA.jpg|thumb|350px|1978 Aspen Drag Car]] | ||
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| + | The [[Dodge]] Aspen and [[Plymouth]] [[Volare]] were the [[F-Body]] replacements for the Dodge [[Dart Sport]] and the Plymouth [[Duster]] [[A-Body]] compacts. They very much resembled the A-Bodies they replaced -- but had chassis technology (like [[Isolator Front Suspension]] ) shared with the new [[M-Body]], [[J-Body]], redesigned B-Body (also know as the [[Forgotten B-Body]]), and [[R-Body]]. Sadly most of these new chassis didn't survive long -- as a financial crisis forced [[Chrylser]] into bankruptcy, with the [[New Chrysler]] focusing on [[FWD]] cars. In addition to the underpinning differences between the A-Bodies and the F-Bodies -- the F-Bodies dressed up the interior considerably over the previous A-Bodies and added a station wagon. | ||
| + | More recently, the Aspen name has been dusted off and placed on a [[Chrysler]] version of the Dodge [[Durango]]. See [[Chrylser Aspen]] | ||
== [[History:]] == | == [[History:]] == | ||
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| − | + | * Dodge Dart | |
| − | + | * Dodge Dart Sport | |
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=== [[Model Successor]] === | === [[Model Successor]] === | ||
| − | + | *K-Car: Dodge Aries | |
| − | + | *M-Car: Dodge Diplomat | |
| − | + | *J-Car: Dodge Mirada | |
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=== [[Export Versions]] === | === [[Export Versions]] === | ||
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=== [[Related Models]] === | === [[Related Models]] === | ||
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=== [[Competition]] === | === [[Competition]] === | ||
| − | + | * Ford Fairmont | |
| − | + | * Chevrolet Nova | |
| − | + | * Pontiac Ventura | |
| − | + | * AMC Pacer | |
=== [[Body Styles]] === | === [[Body Styles]] === | ||
| + | *2 Door Coupe | ||
| + | *4 Door Sedan | ||
| + | *4 Door Station Wagon | ||
| + | === Aspen R/T === | ||
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=== [[Class]] === | === [[Class]] === | ||
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=== [[Engines]] === | === [[Engines]] === | ||
| − | + | * 225 CID Slant Six 1bbl ('76-'80) | |
| − | + | * [[225 CID]] Super Slant Six 2bbl ('76-'80) | |
| − | + | * [[318 CID]] 2bbl LA Small Block V-8 ('76-'80) | |
| − | + | * 318 CID 4bbl LA Small Block V-8 ('78-'80) | |
| + | * [[360 CID]] 2bbl LA Small Block V-8 ('76-'79) | ||
| + | * 360 CID 4bbl LA Small Block V-8 ('77-'79) | ||
| + | * 360 CID 4bbl hi-performance LA Small Block V-8 ('77-'79) | ||
=== [[Transmissions]] === | === [[Transmissions]] === | ||
| − | + | * 904 [[Torqueflite]] Slant six, light duty applications | |
| − | + | * 998 Torqueflite V8, medium duty applications | |
| − | + | * 999 Torqueflite V8, heavy duty applications (i.e. 360) | |
| − | + | * 727 Torqueflite V8 extreme heavy duty applications, extremely rare (i.e. cop car) | |
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| + | Contrary to popular belief (that the redesigned front end is too heavy for drag racing), the F-Body makes an excellent drag car -- which [[hooks up]] every bit as good as an A-Body with the same rear suspension. A 8 3/4" set up from an A-Body is a easy swap -- and an F-Body can use the same A-Body [[Cal-Tracks]], [[Spring Relocaters]], [[Off-Set Rear Hangers]], [[S/S Springs]], and [[Mono-Springs]]. Up Front, most A-Body parts -- such as [[Headers]] -- fit. | ||
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Contents
Background:
The Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare were the F-Body replacements for the Dodge Dart Sport and the Plymouth Duster A-Body compacts. They very much resembled the A-Bodies they replaced -- but had chassis technology (like Isolator Front Suspension ) shared with the new M-Body, J-Body, redesigned B-Body (also know as the Forgotten B-Body), and R-Body. Sadly most of these new chassis didn't survive long -- as a financial crisis forced Chrylser into bankruptcy, with the New Chrysler focusing on FWD cars. In addition to the underpinning differences between the A-Bodies and the F-Bodies -- the F-Bodies dressed up the interior considerably over the previous A-Bodies and added a station wagon.
More recently, the Aspen name has been dusted off and placed on a Chrysler version of the Dodge Durango. See Chrylser Aspen
History:
Model Predecessor
- Dodge Dart
- Dodge Dart Sport
Model Successor
- K-Car: Dodge Aries
- M-Car: Dodge Diplomat
- J-Car: Dodge Mirada
Export Versions
Related Models
- Plymouth Volare
Competition
- Ford Fairmont
- Chevrolet Nova
- Pontiac Ventura
- AMC Pacer
Body Styles
- 2 Door Coupe
- 4 Door Sedan
- 4 Door Station Wagon
Aspen R/T
Technical:
Class
- Compact/Senior Compact
Platform
F-Body
Engines
- 225 CID Slant Six 1bbl ('76-'80)
- 225 CID Super Slant Six 2bbl ('76-'80)
- 318 CID 2bbl LA Small Block V-8 ('76-'80)
- 318 CID 4bbl LA Small Block V-8 ('78-'80)
- 360 CID 2bbl LA Small Block V-8 ('76-'79)
- 360 CID 4bbl LA Small Block V-8 ('77-'79)
- 360 CID 4bbl hi-performance LA Small Block V-8 ('77-'79)
Transmissions
- 904 Torqueflite Slant six, light duty applications
- 998 Torqueflite V8, medium duty applications
- 999 Torqueflite V8, heavy duty applications (i.e. 360)
- 727 Torqueflite V8 extreme heavy duty applications, extremely rare (i.e. cop car)
Specifications:
Length, width, height, wheelbase
Wiki Topic References:
Drag Racing
Contrary to popular belief (that the redesigned front end is too heavy for drag racing), the F-Body makes an excellent drag car -- which hooks up every bit as good as an A-Body with the same rear suspension. A 8 3/4" set up from an A-Body is a easy swap -- and an F-Body can use the same A-Body Cal-Tracks, Spring Relocaters, Off-Set Rear Hangers, S/S Springs, and Mono-Springs. Up Front, most A-Body parts -- such as Headers -- fit.
Magazine References:
External Links
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