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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 year to have 5 Lug wheels

1986

1st year for the Daytona C.S.

1987

First year for a Daytona Shelby Z

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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External Links

Movies: Cannonball Run, The Wraith, Blair Witch Project

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