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Encyclopedia > Dodge Dart
Dodge Dart
1971 Dart 4-door sedan with aftermarket fender mirrors
Manufacturer Dodge
Parent company Chrysler Corporation
Production 1960-1976
Predecessor Dodge Lancer (For compact version)
Successor Dodge Aspen
Class Full-size (1960-61)
Mid-size (1962)
Full-size (1963-1976)
Layout FR layout

The Dodge Dart was an automobile built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. The Dart was introduced as a lower-priced, shorter wheelbase, full-size Dodge in 1960 and 1961, became a mid-size car for 1962, and finally was a compact between 1963 and 1976. Dodge also used the "Dart" name for a Ghia-built show car in the 1950s. Image File history File linksMetadata 71DartSedan. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Chrysler Corporation was a United States-based automobile manufacturer that existed independently from 1925–1998. ... The Dodge Lancer was a model of the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation. ... The Dodge Aspen (produced from 1976 to 1980) was a compact car from Chrysler Corporations Dodge division; its rebadged counterpart was the Plymouth Volaré. It was launched as a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a unique-for-the-segment station wagon. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Chrysler Corporation was a United States-based automobile manufacturer that existed independently from 1925–1998. ... Ghia (Carrozzeria Ghia SpA) is one of the most famous Italian automobile design and coachbuilding firms, founded in 1921 in Turin by Giacinto Ghia (1887 - 1944). ...

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1960

First generation
Production 1960-1961
Assembly Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
4-door wagon
2-door sedan
2-door hardtop
Engine(s) 225 in³ (3.7 L) Slant-6
318 in³ (5.2 L) V8
361 in³ (5.9 L) V8
383 in³ (6.3 L) V8
Transmission(s) 3-speed manual
3-speed Torqueflite automatic
Wheelbase 118.0 in (2997 mm)
Length 209.4 in (5319 mm)
Width 78.7 in (1999 mm)
Height 54.8 in (1392 mm)

The first Dodge Darts, introduced for the 1960 model year, were reduced-size large cars developed to replace the Plymouth as the low-priced car for the Dodge dealer network; Dodge dealers had been selling Plymouths since 1930, but divisional restructuring in 1960 took Plymouth away from the Dodge dealer network. The Dart had a shorter wheelbase than the standard-size Dodge line, and was based on the Plymouth platform. The Dart line was divided into three trim levels: the basic Seneca, the mid-range Pioneer, and the premium Phoenix. The all-new Dart came with an all-new engine as standard equipment: the 225 in³ (3.7 L) Slant-6. 318 in³ (5.2 L) and 361 in³ (5.9 L) V8s were also available with 2bbl or 4bbl carburetors, and with single or dual exhaust. Nickname: Motto: The river and the land sustain us. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... Transmissions provide a speed-power conversion known as gear reduction (in speed) to a higher torque (rotational force) using gearsets. ... TorqueFlite (also spelled Torqueflite) was the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporations three-speed automatic transmission, which was introduced late in the 1956 model year. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... // History and concept The Slant-6, known within Chrysler as the G-engine, is one of Chryslers two most famous automobile engines, along with the Hemi. ... Bendix-Technico (Stromberg) 1-barrel downdraft carburetor model BXUV-3, with nomenclature The carburetor, carburettor, or carburetter (see spelling differences), also called carb (in North America) or carbie (chiefly in Australia) for short, is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. ...


The Dart was instantly and highly popular. Sales of the Dart outstripped those of the full-size Dodge Matador and Dodge Polara, but it also created an in-house competitor for Plymouth. Even advertising from 1960 and 1961 compared the Dart to the "C" car (Chevrolet), the "F" car (Ford) and the "P" car (Plymouth). Darts equipped with the 225 slant-6 were extremely popular as taxicabs. The Dodge Matador was a full-sized automobile that was only produced for the 1960 model by the Dodge Division of the Chrysler Corporation. ... The Dodge Polara was an automobile introduced in the United States for the 1960 model year as Dodges top-of-the-line fullsize car; after the introduction of the Dodge Custom 880 in 1962, the Polara nameplate designated a step below the best trimmed Dodge model. ... Chevrolet (IPA: ʃɛv. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... Taxicab, short forms taxi or cab, is a type of public transport for a single passenger, or small group of passengers, typically for a non-shared ride. ...


As Dart sales climbed, Plymouth's sales dropped and Chrysler's corporate heads did nothing to stop the in-fighting between the divisions. Dart sales were so strong in 1960 that Dodge had to cut back its medium-priced model lineup. The full-size, mid-priced Matador was discontinued after the 1960 model year as buyers flocked to the better-appointed and less expensive Dart Pioneer. The premium Polara was left alone to wage battle in the medium-price segment.


1961

For 1961, the Dart remained the smallest full-size Dodge. It retained 1960's 118 in (2997 mm) wheelbase, and was restyled to emulate the larger Polara. The same three trim levels were available as in 1960: the premium Phoenix, mid-range Pioneer, and base Seneca. The Dodge Polara was an automobile introduced in the United States for the 1960 model year as Dodges top-of-the-line fullsize car; after the introduction of the Dodge Custom 880 in 1962, the Polara nameplate designated a step below the best trimmed Dodge model. ...


Engine choices included the 225 in³ (3.7 L) Slant-6, and the 318 in³ (5.2 L) and 361 in³ (5.9 L) V8s were also available in various configurations. Phoenix convertibles were all equipped with V8 engines. Beginning in mid-year, some Darts ordered with the 225 in³ engine were equipped with the die-cast aluminum block. Darts in all series were equipped as standard with three-speed, column-shifted manual transmissions. Chrysler's pushbutton-shifted TorqueFlite automatic was available at extra cost. The alternator, introduced as standard equipment in 1960 on the Valiant, was installed rather than the previous DC generator on all 1961 Chrysler products, including the Dart. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... TorqueFlite (also spelled Torqueflite) was the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporations three-speed automatic transmission, which was introduced late in the 1956 model year. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... Early 20th century Alternator made in Budapest, Hungary, in the power generating hall of a hydroelectric station. ... The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. ...


But Virgil Exner's 1961 styling with its reverse fins, rear fender scalloping and concave grille was highly unpopular with consumers. There was also an adverse reaction to the low positioning and small size of the Dart's tail lights; drivers in other cars complained that they couldn't see the minuscule lights positioned just above the corner of the bottom bumper. The wraparound taillights were designed to provide side visibility at night, but the majority of the light was projected sideward, not rearward. By mid-year, Dodge was forced to make auxiliary taillights available to consumers at extra cost through its dealer network. However, these large round lights were awkwardly placed near the inboard side of the reverse fins, and aggravated the already awkward styling. Virgil Ex Exner (September 24, 1909–December 22, 1973) was an automobile designer for numerous American companies, notably Chrysler and Studebaker. ... The lighting system of a motor vehicle consists of lighting and signalling devices mounted or integrated to the front, sides and rear of the vehicle. ...


As a result, Dodge saw Dart sales drop by 53% to 142,000 units. And that was just the beginning of the bad news for Dodge in 1961. Of the total number of Darts sold, almost half—66,100—were sold in the Dart's least expensive model, the Seneca. Combined sales of the Dart and the Polara were lower than Plymouth's sales for 1961. Dodge ranked ninth in sales in the American market in 1961, down from sixth place in 1960. Sales of the compact Dodge Lancer were 74,773 units compared to its Plymouth twin, the Valiant, which sold 143,078 units for the same year. The Dodge Lancer was a model of the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation. ... The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. ...


The Lancer aside, production of the 1961 model year saw Dodge's total production drop below that of the slow selling 1959 model year and dangerously close to the disastrous Eisenhower recession year of 1958. Dwight David Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American General and politician, who served as the thirty-fourth President of the United States (1953–1961). ...


1962

Second generation
Promotional artwork of the 1962 Dart.
Production 1962
Assembly Newark, Delaware
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
4-door hardtop
4-door wagon
2-door sedan
2-door hardtop
2-door convertible
Engine(s) 225 in³ (3.7 L) Slant-6
318 in³ (5.2 L) V8
361 in³ (5.9 L) V8
Transmission(s) 3-speed manual
3-speed Torqueflite automatic
Related Plymouth Savoy
Plymouth Belvedere
Plymouth Fury
DeSoto Diplomat

For 1962, the Dart was downsized as part of Chrysler's hastily planned effort to compete with what company leaders thought would be downsized large cars from Chevrolet, but turned out to be the compact-sized Chevy II Nova, which was introduced as a basic front-engined compact to better compete with the Ford Falcon, Rambler American and Plymouth Valiant than the rear-engined Corvair could. Chevrolet continued to field the Impala as a genuinely full-size car, and the Dart was perceived more as an intermediate like Ford's newly-introduced Fairlane than as a true full-size car. The Polara shared the body change with the Dart, but was offered in higher trim. Dodge dealers voiced their displeasure at being unable to offer consumers a true "full-size" car. To placate its dealer network, Chrysler hastily created the Dodge Custom 880 by mating its 1961 Dodge Polara front clip to its 1962 Chrysler Newport's de-finned body. Debuting in January 1962, the Custom 880 helped to remind customers that Dodge indeed offered a full-size car. Image File history File links DodgeDart1962. ... Main Street is the commercial heart of Newark. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... Transmissions provide a speed-power conversion known as gear reduction (in speed) to a higher torque (rotational force) using gearsets. ... TorqueFlite (also spelled Torqueflite) was the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporations three-speed automatic transmission, which was introduced late in the 1956 model year. ... The Plymouth Savoy was an automobile produced by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation of Highland Park, Michigan, (USA). ... The Plymouth Belvedere was an American automobile produced from 1951 through 1970. ... The Plymouth Fury was an automobile made by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1956 to 1978. ... Chrysler advertising ad for the 1960 DeSoto Diplomat, which was badge engineered using the 1960 Dodge Dart with DeSoto styling cues. ... The Chevrolet Nova or Chevy II was an American compact car introduced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors in 1962. ... This article is about the North American version of the Falcon. ... The original Rambler was an automobile produced of the Thomas B. Jeffery Company then by its successor, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and finally, by its successor, American Motors Corporation (all in Kenosha, Wisconsin). ... The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. ... Corvair convertible The Chevrolet Corvair was an automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 1960 to 1969. ... The Chevrolet Impala is an automobile built for the Chevrolet division by General Motors. ... 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria 1957 Ford Fairlane 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA 1997 Ford Fairlane Ghia The Ford Fairlane was an automobile model sold between 1955 and 1971 by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ... 1962 Dodge Custom 880 four-door hardtop The Dodge Custom 880 was an automobile sold under the Chrysler Corporations Dodge brand from 1962 through the end of the 1965 model year. ... 1971 Chrysler Newport The Newport was a name used by the Chrysler division of the Chrysler Corporation used as both a hardtop body designation and for its entry level model between 1961 and 1981. ...


Styling aside, the new Dart was on an all-new lightweight unibody platform, featuring Chrysler's well-received torsion-bar front suspension and asymmetric leaf springs. The rigidity gained through the nearly-pure unibody platform combined with the suspension's low unsprung weight and near-ideal geometry provided sound handling, braking, and acceleration; the latter especially with the mid-year 415 hp "Ramcharger" 413 in³ (6.8 L) V8 which was aimed primarily at sanctioned drag racing, where it quickly broke performance records. Chrysler continued to use this platform, with minor variations continued through 1981 and in several models, the final variation being tagged R-body. Monocoque (French for single shell) is a construction technique that uses the external skin of an object to support some or most of the load on the structure. ... Chryslers B platform was the basis for rear wheel drive cars from 1962 through 1979. ...


The Seneca, Pioneer and Phoenix trim levels were dropped in 1962. Dart trim levels became Dart, Dart 330, Dart 440, and Dodge Polara 500, the latter being offered in 2-door hardtop and convertible styles only with a 4-door hardtop added in December. The Polara 500 was not built or sold in Canada, and the Dart series were the same as in the U.S.


1963–1966

Third generation
1963 Dart 170 sedan
Production 1963-1966
Assembly Belvidere, Illinois
Detroit, Michigan
Los Angeles, California
St. Louis, Missouri
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
4-door wagon
2-door hardtop coupe
2-door convertible
Platform A-body
Engine(s) 170 in³ (2.8 L) Slant-6
225 in³ (3.7 L) Slant-6
273 in³ (4.5 L) V8
Transmission(s) 4-speed manual
3-speed manual
3-speed Torqueflite automatic
Wheelbase 111.0 in (2819 mm)
Wagon: 106.0 in (2692 mm)
Length 196.0 in (4978 mm)
Wagon: 190.0 in (4826 mm)
Width 70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Related Plymouth Valiant
Plymouth Barracuda
Chrysler Valiant
1964 Dart Station Wagon
1964 Dart Station Wagon

At the end of the 1962 model year, Dodge dropped the Lancer nameplate and moved the Dart name to Dodge's newly-redesigned "senior compact" referred to due to the wheelbase having grown from the Valiant's 106.5 in to a relatively lengthy 111 in (2819 mm), which remained in place until the final Dart was built in 1976. The Dart was available as a 2 or 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop coupe, station wagon, and convertible. Three trim levels were now available: 170, 270, and GT. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 234 pixelsFull resolution (2331 × 681 pixel, file size: 447 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Cropped/modified by Scheinwerfermann File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Belvidere is a city in Boone County, Illinois, United States. ... “Detroit” redirects here. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Missouri Coordinates: , Country State County Independent City Government  - Mayor Francis G. Slay (D) Area  - City  66. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Chryslers A platform was the basis for rear wheel drive cars in the 1960s. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... Transmissions provide a speed-power conversion known as gear reduction (in speed) to a higher torque (rotational force) using gearsets. ... TorqueFlite (also spelled Torqueflite) was the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporations three-speed automatic transmission, which was introduced late in the 1956 model year. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. ... The Barracuda is a two-door coupe/convertible muscle car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964 through 1974. ... VE VALIANT WAGONS ARE THE BEST OF ALL VALIANTSBold textThe Chrysler Valiant was a compact car introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1962 with production ceasing in 1981. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 170 KB)Author: ZenHooloovoo, Zenhooloovoo 02:38, 10 September 2006 (UTC) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 170 KB)Author: ZenHooloovoo, Zenhooloovoo 02:38, 10 September 2006 (UTC) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...


The Dart GT was marketed as a premium/sporty car, available as a coupe or convertible. The car, trim aside, would remain basically unchanged until it was restyled for the 1967 model year. A lightweight 273 in³ (4.5 L), 180 bhp V8 was introduced mid-1964, with a high-performance 235 bhp version for 1965, when disc brakes were also released for the first time.


Sales of the Dart began to rebound in 1963 and remained strong for the duration of the Dart's tenure as a Dodge model.


Public radio show personality Tom Magliozzi famously owned a 1963 Dart convertible, alternately praising and denigrating the vehicle. Public broadcasting (also known as public service broadcasting or PSB) is the dominant form of broadcasting around the world, where radio, television, and potentially other electronic media outlets receive funding from the public. ... Tom Magliozzi during a session of Car Talk Doctor Tom Louis Magliozzi is the older brother (to Ray) of Click and Clack, The Tappet Brothers (Tom is Click), the hosts of National Public Radios Car Talk. ...


1967–1969

Fourth generation
1969 Dodge Dart
Production 1967-1969
Assembly Belvidere, Illinois
Detroit, Michigan
Los Angeles, California
St. Louis, Missouri
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
2-door sedan
2-door hardtop
2-door convertible
Platform A-body
Engine(s) 170 in³ (2.8 L) Slant-6
225 in³ (3.7 L) Slant-6
273 in³ (4.5 L) V8
318 in³ (5.2 L) V8
340 in³ (5.6 L) V8
383 in³ (6.3 L) V8
440 in³ (7.2 L) V8
Transmission(s) 4-speed manual
3-speed manual
3-speed Torqueflite automatic
Wheelbase 111.0 in (2819 mm)
Related Plymouth Valiant
Plymouth Barracuda
Chrysler Valiant

The Dart and its sister model, the Plymouth Valiant, were significantly redesigned for the 1967 model year. In addition to new styling, the cars received revised steering systems, wider front track (and wider spaced rails) and redesigned K-members capable of accepting physically larger engines. The Dart would keep this basic form, with a few facelifts consisting of revised front and rear end styling and interior trim, until the end of A-body production in 1976 (US/Canada/Mexico) and 1983 (South America). Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Belvidere is a city in Boone County, Illinois, United States. ... “Detroit” redirects here. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Missouri Coordinates: , Country State County Independent City Government  - Mayor Francis G. Slay (D) Area  - City  66. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Chryslers A platform was the basis for rear wheel drive cars in the 1960s. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... Transmissions provide a speed-power conversion known as gear reduction (in speed) to a higher torque (rotational force) using gearsets. ... TorqueFlite (also spelled Torqueflite) was the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporations three-speed automatic transmission, which was introduced late in the 1956 model year. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. ... The Barracuda is a two-door coupe/convertible muscle car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964 through 1974. ... VE VALIANT WAGONS ARE THE BEST OF ALL VALIANTSBold textThe Chrysler Valiant was a compact car introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1962 with production ceasing in 1981. ...


The restyled Dart for 1967 featured a rear window (backlight) with compound inverse curves. This created a unique appearance at the rear of the greenhouse, but tended to collect snow and created thick C-pillars that looked formal but created blindspots for drivers. Curved side glass was used for the first time on a Chrysler compact. Up front, there was a new dual-plane front end contour: the center section of the grille, bumper and leading edge of the hood were recessed from the front plane of the car. The single headlamps were placed forward of the recessed center section, defining the front plane. (There are reports Chrysler stylists were forced to use round headlamps after having originally created the front end arrangement anticipating timely US government approval of rectangular headlights, which did not occur. DOT records do not support this notion, but additional research is in progress on the matter.) Park/turn lamps were set into the grille, in the corners formed by the transition area between the recessed and forward sections. This same front end treatment, with minor cosmetic changes to the grille and the park/turn lamps relocated to the front bumper, was also used by Chrysler Australia for their 1967 VE-model Valiant. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is a federal Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transportation. ...


With the new design, changes were made to the Dart line-up, beginning with the elimination of its station wagons and the base model's "170" designation. The only body styles were the 2 and 4 door sedans, the hardtop, and the convertible. The base 170 model was now badged simply as Dart. The 270 and GT versions carried on unchanged for the most part. In late 1967, the GTS model debuted but was built in limited quantities due to its lateness in the model year; the 1968 GTS would be, arguably, improved by fitting the new high-outout 340 in³ (5.6 L) V8 engine as standard equipment. The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ...


The 2-door sedan was dropped at the end of 1968 and replaced with the Swinger 2-door hardtop for 1969. Also added was the Swinger 340.


Engines

The 170 in³ Slant-6 engine remained standard equipment, though its power rating rose from 101 bhp to 115 bhp for 1967, owing to the installation of the 225 engine's larger carburetor and the revised camshaft the bigger engine had received in 1965. For North American domestic-market vehicles, the base 170 engine was replaced for 1970 with a stronger new 198 in³ (3.2 L) version of the slant-6. This new base engine was also less costly to make, for unlike the previous 170 engine, the 198 used the same block as the 225. The smaller displacement was achieved with a new crankshaft (3.64" stroke vs. the 4.125" stroke of the 225 crank) and connecting rods (7.006" long vs. the 6.670" rods in the 225). Nevertheless, the 225 in³ Slant-6 remained a very popular and inexpensive upgrade option. The 2bbl 273 in³ (4.5 L) small-block V8 was replaced on the option list in 1968 by a 318 in³ (5.2 L) 2bbl engine. The 318 was rated at 230 bhp versus the 2-barrel carbureted 273's 180 bhp. at the same time the 4-barrel carbureted 273 235 bhp was replaced on the options list by the 275 bhp 4-barrel carbureted 340 in³ available only in the hottest Dart, the performance-oriented GTS model. The Dart GTS came standard with the 340 in³ (5.6 L) V8; . A 383 in³ (6.3 L) big-block was optional (standard in 1967). The light weight and high power ratio of the 340-equipped cars, together with the excellent handling for which the Dart had become renowned, made them a favorite of drag racers. The big-block Darts were difficult to steer and stop, due to the very heavy engines and unavailability of power brakes or steering—the large engine left no room for a brake booster or power steering equipment. So the functional use of the relatively rare big block equipped cars was effectively limited to straight-line drag races. Furthermore, the large engines scarcely left space for even the small, restrictive exhaust manifolds fitted to the big-block Darts. Road tests of the day generally recommended the 340 over the 383 or the 1969-only 440 in³ (7.2 L) engines.

1969 Dart Swinger (sidemarker reflectors have been removed and holes filled, wheels and hood are not original.)

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Changes during the styling cycle

In 1968, Dodge released one of the most feared drag cars ever: the 1968 Hurst Hemi Dart. Dodge would ship Dart body shells to Hurst and they would install a ram-inducted 426 in³ (7.0 L) Hemi V8 under the hood. Using fiberglass fenders and hood, belt straps for window cranks, and A100 seats for decreased weight, this car and its sister car, the Hurst Hemi Barracuda, would dominate Super Stock for decades to come; in fact, it still does today. Grand Spaulding Dodge, a noted Dodge dealer in Chicago owned by legendary builder Norman "Mr. Norm" Kraus, put the 440 in³ Magnum engine under the hoods of selected Dart GTSs and renamed them GSS for "Grand Spaulding Special." Efforts like this led Grand Spaulding Dodge to become a noted provider of Dodges specially modified for extremely high performance, much as Yenko and Royal did for Chevrolet and Pontiac, respectively. The A100 (or Forward Control) line was a family of small trucks produced by Chrysler and sold under the Dodge marque in the 1960s. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ... Yenko Chevrolet, located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, was one of largest and most notorious custom muscle car shops of the late 1960s and early 1970s. ... Chevrolet (IPA: ʃɛv. ... Pontiac is a marque of automobile produced by General Motors and sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico from 1926 to the present. ...


Other changes for 1968 were more subtle. The park/turn lights in the grille were moved slightly inboard and made round. Sidemarker lights were added to the front fenders and rear quarter panels, to comply with newly introduced Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. Other changes to comply with new federal safety laws included collapsible steering columns, additional padding on the dashboard and sunvisors, a brake system fault warning light, shoulder harnesses (separate, this year and until 1973, from the lap belts) and nonglare matte finish on the windshield wiper arms. Chrysler's "Clean Air Package" emission control system became standard equipment on cars sold in all 50 states. The steering linkage was revised again, as were the windshield and backlight gaskets and trim-lock strips, leaving the 1967 pieces in these departments as one-year-only items. The standard rear axle ratio was dropped from 2.93 to 2.76 with all standard-performance engines and automatic transmission. Part-throttle downshift functionality was added as a refinement to the TorqueFlite automatic transmission in 6-cylinder cars, to retain acceptable city performance with the taller rear axle ratio. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 (FMVSS 108) regulates all automotive lighting, signalling and reflective devices in the United States. ...


For 1969, the Dart received annual trim updates including another minor revision of the grille, and a return to rectangular park/turn lights. The 1968 round sidemarker lights were replaced with rectangular reflectors. Head restraints were optional equipment until January 1, 1969, when their installation became mandatory under federal law. The 6-cylinder models received a carburetor anti-ice system borrowed from Canadian-market Chrysler 6-cylinder engines, and the drum brake automatic adjustors were revised for more consistent operation. Also, the two-door pillared sedan was deleted from the lineup. is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ...


1970–1976

Fifth generation
1976 Dodge Dart 4-door
Also called Dodge Demon
Production 1970-1976
Assembly Belvidere, Illinois
Detroit, Michigan
Los Angeles, California
St. Louis, Missouri
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
2-door hardtop
2-door coupé
2-door convertible
Platform A-body
Engine(s) 198 in³ (3.2 L) Slant-6
225 in³ (3.7 L) Slant-6
318 in³ (5.2 L) V8
340 in³ (5.6 L) V8
360 in³ (5.9 L) V8
Transmission(s) 4-speed manual
3-speed manual
3-speed Torqueflite automatic
Wheelbase 110.0 in (2794 mm)
Demon: 108.0 in (2743 mm)
Length 196.2 in (4983 mm)
Demon: 192.5 in (4890 mm)
Width 69.6 in (1768 mm)
Demon: 71.6 in (1819 mm)
Height 54.0 in (1372 mm)
Related Plymouth Valiant
Chrysler Valiant
1975-76 Dodge Dart Swinger 2-door hardtop
1975-76 Dodge Dart Swinger 2-door hardtop

The Dart was refreshed for 1970 with front and rear changes designed to bring the car closer to the design themes found in Dodge’s full-size vehicles through grille and contour changes. In the rear, the Dart’s new rectangular tail lights were set into a wedge-shaped rear bumper design continuing the angled trailing edge of the new deck lid and quarter panels. The revised rear styling cut trunk space almost in half compared to the 1969 model. 14-inch wheels became standard equipment, and the 170 in³ Slant-6 was replaced by a larger 198 in³ version for improved base-model performance and greater manufacturing economy (since the 198 shared a block with the 225, while the 170 had used its own block). Changes to the fuel system improved driveability, economy and emission control. Part-throttle downshift was added to the 8-cylinder automatic transmissions. In compliance with FMVSS 108, sidemarker lights and reflectors were installed at all four corners. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 554 pixelsFull resolution (2260 × 1564 pixel, file size: 287 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Belvidere is a city in Boone County, Illinois, United States. ... “Detroit” redirects here. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Missouri Coordinates: , Country State County Independent City Government  - Mayor Francis G. Slay (D) Area  - City  66. ... Nickname: Motto: The river and the land sustain us. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. ... The Peugeot 406 Coupé, designed by Pininfarina 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupé, noted for its large, angular design 1997 Rover Vitesse Coupe, club coupé Rover P5 Coupe, a traditional four-door coupé Mercedes CLS, a modern four-door coupé Gala-Coupé of Leopold II, Brussels 1970s Sunbeam Alpine fastback coup... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Chryslers A platform was the basis for rear wheel drive cars in the 1960s. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... Transmissions provide a speed-power conversion known as gear reduction (in speed) to a higher torque (rotational force) using gearsets. ... TorqueFlite (also spelled Torqueflite) was the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporations three-speed automatic transmission, which was introduced late in the 1956 model year. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. ... VE VALIANT WAGONS ARE THE BEST OF ALL VALIANTSBold textThe Chrysler Valiant was a compact car introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1962 with production ceasing in 1981. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1080x510, 86 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Dodge Dart Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1080x510, 86 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Dodge Dart Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to...


A number of other changes were made to the Dart line for 1970 in order to avoid internal competition with Dodge's new ponycar, the Challenger. The convertible was discontinued along with the optional 383 and 440 cubic-inch V8 options, leaving the small-block 275-horsepower 340 four-barrel V8 as the top Dart engine. The sole performance model in the Dart line for 1970 was the Swinger 340 two-door hardtop. Dodge Challenger is the name of three different automobile models marketed by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation since the 1970s. ...


Beginning in 1971, the "Swinger" name was applied to the high line two-door hardtop (formerly the Custom) while the base hardtop was called the "Swinger Special." The single taillamps of 1970 were given over to the badge-engineered Plymouth Valiant Scamp, while the 1971 Dart received new dual taillamps that would be used through the 1973 model year. Badge engineering is a term that describes the rebadging of one model of car as another. ... The Plymouth Valiant was an automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976. ...


Also in 1971 Dodge also gained a version of Plymouth's popular Valiant-based fastback Duster, called the Demon. As was the case with previous Dodge rebadges of Plymouth Valiants (e.g. the 1961-1962 Dodge Lancer), sales of the Demon lagged behind those of the Duster. Arguably, the Demon was the better looking car and had an aggressive look reminiscent of the 1970 Swinger 340. With optional hood scoops and black-out hood treatment, the car advertised that it meant trouble. The 275hp 340cid V8 backed up that statement. The Demon's mismatched 'Dart' front fender wheel lips and 'Duster' rear wheel fender lips illustrate how quickly this new model was created. The Demon's tail lights had been intended for the 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 (they match the 1971 Duster 340 grille), but quickly given to Dodge to differentiate its "new" car from the similar Plymouth. The Dodge Lancer was a model of the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...


The Swinger 340, Dart's performance model, was replaced by the Demon 340 for 1971. Chrysler Canada, though, did build a small number of 1971 Swinger 340 hardtops based on the Swinger Special for two dealers in Western Canada.


Physical changes to the 1972 Demon 340 came in the form of a different grille shared with the entire Dart line-up, new for 1972 side market lights which were no longer countersunk into the car's flanks, a more mundane dash cluster featuring a large rectangular speedometer and several small round gauges and new metal Demon fender-badges that no longer contained the small devil character from the decals used in 1971. The Demon decal on the rear of the car still did. 1972 also debuted a new optional single hood scoop for the Demon 340 that replaced the dual scoops from 1971 and was coupled with a stylish hood paint/black-out that had been standard on the Demon Sizzler model from the year before. Cars optioned up with the Rallye styled wheels now came with new "nut" styled center caps finished in a light argent silver paint.


For 1973 the Demon fastback was renamed Dart Sport, in response to certain Christian groups' complaints about the "Demon" name and devil-with-pitchfork logo. The big-engined fastbacks thus became Dart Sport 340 in 1973, and Dart Sport 360 for 1974 when the 360 in³ (5.9 L) V8 replaced the 340 in³ (5.6 L) V8. Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      The word evangelicalism often refers to...


1973 models gained more massive front bumpers to comply with new federal regulations, as well as side-impact guard beams in the doors and new emission control devices. New single-piston disc brakes replaced the more complex 4-piston units offered from 1965 to 1972, though Chrysler did not address the premature rear-wheel lockup that continued to plague disc brake equipped Darts. Chrysler's robust new electronic ignition system was standard equipment with all engines, and starter motors were revised for faster engine cranking.


New for 1973 was the Dart Sport Convertriple, basically a Dart Sport with a fold down rear seat and a manual sunroof. It was advertised as "Three Cars In One" including an economy compact, a convertible alternative with the sunroof and a roomy station wagon-alternative thanks to a fold down rear seat. The fastback roofline and fold down rear seat were similar in concept to two other Chrysler Corporation vehicles of the past including the glassback 1964-66 Plymouth Barracuda and the original 1966-67 Dodge Charger.


In 1974, the US federal 5 mph bumper impact standards were extended to cover rear bumpers as well as front ones; as a result the Dart's rear bumper grew much more massive. Taillights larger than the previous year's items were set above the rear bumper, rather than within it. Shoulder and lap belts were finally unitized into a retractable, inertia-sensitive "Uni-belt", replacing the difficult-to-use separate belts that had been installed through 1973. Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ...


The Dart and its Plymouth Valiant/Duster clone led the American compact car market during the early 1970s. Their already-strong popularity was bolstered by the Arab oil embargo of 1973, which caused gasoline shortages with long lines at stations and dramatic price increases at the pump. To capitalize on an emerging trend toward luxurious compact cars, Dodge introduced the Dart SE (Special Edition) in mid-1974 as a four-door sedan and two-door hardtop. The SE included velour high back bucket seats with folding armrest, carpeted door panels, woodgrain instrument panel and deluxe wheel covers along with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission as standard equipment. The 1973 Oil Crisis began in earnest on October 17, 1973, when the members of Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC, consisting of the Arab members of OPEC plus Egypt and Syria) announced, as a result of the ongoing Yom Kippur War, that they would no longer ship petroleum...


Aside from a new grille, the 1975 models were virtually identical to the 1974s, except that California and certain high-altitude models were equipped with catalytic converters and so required unleaded gasoline. A 4-speed manual transmission was offered for the first time with a 6-cylinder engine since 1965, and with a new overdrive 4th gear ratio. A special-image model of the Dart Sport, the Dart Sport Hang Ten, featured surf-themed graphics. Catalytic converter on a Dodge Ram Van. ... “Petrol” redirects here. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ...


In 1976, several special models were offered. The Dart was made available in a police-spec version, with production code A38. The A38 Dart had the highest-specification components and systems from front to back; suspension (with a rear sway bar), brakes, cooling, electrical, and powertrain systems were all maximum-duty. The engine was Chrysler's 360 in³ V8, with an A727 TorqueFlite transmission. Production totals were low, with most A38 Darts going to the Los Angeles Police Department the Ventura Police Department in Southern California. severe service Darts which were equiped identically as the A38 Dart but powered by a special two-barrel carb version of the 225 slant-six called "SUPER-SIX" teamed with a heavy duty version of the A904 automatic and deleting the rear sway bar,went to several government agencies,including the U.S. ARMY and U.S. AIR FORCE for use as military police and staff vehicles,the U.S. POSTAL SERVICE for use as administrative, management and security vehicles.and the GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)for their interagency motor pool. sizeable fleets of these Darts were also purchased for use by the Pinkerton security agency,and SEARS and ROEBUCK which had both a corporate administrative fleet, and a number of them aftermarket equipped with special dual controls for use by the driving schools they operated under the SEARS and ALLSTATE names in the 1970's. The Dart Sport got several special variants for 1976. In a tie-in with the American bicentennial celebration, a Spirit of '76 edition was released featuring white paint with prominent red and blue bodyside striping meant to evoke the image of the American flag. And with fuel economy becoming more of a concern, a special Dart Lite was released. This was a Dart Sport made as light as possible with an aluminum hood, trunk bracing and bumper brackets, an aluminum intake manifold on the 225 in³ Slant-6 engine for the first time since 1960, specially-calibrated carburetor and distributor, extra-tall rear axle ratio, and TorqueFlite automatic or the A833 4-speed manual transmission. The Dart Lite and its sister model, the Plymouth Feather Duster, were rated at an impressive 36 mpg highway with a manual transmission. The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... TorqueFlite (also spelled Torqueflite) was the trademarked name of Chrysler Corporations three-speed automatic transmission, which was introduced late in the 1956 model year. ... “LAPD” redirects here. ... Coordinates: Country United States State California County Ventura Mayor Carl Morehouse Area    - City 84. ... For the urban complex straddling the United States-Mexico border, see Bajalta California. ... Bendix-Technico (Stromberg) 1-barrel downdraft carburetor model BXUV-3, with nomenclature The carburetor, carburettor, or carburetter (see spelling differences), also called carb (in North America) or carbie (chiefly in Australia) for short, is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. ...


For the Dart's final year of 1976, front disc brakes became standard equipment and a new foot-operated parking brake replaced the under-dash T-handle unit that had been used since the Dart's 1963 introduction as a compact car.


Over the Dart's total production run, the Dart earned a reputation as a dependable and "bulletproof" car. Ultimately, the Dart was replaced by the Dodge Aspen beginning in late spring of 1976—a replacement Chrysler President Lee Iacocca would later lament due to the Aspen's many early quality problems. The Dodge Aspen (produced from 1976 to 1980) was a compact car from Chrysler Corporations Dodge division; its rebadged counterpart was the Plymouth Volaré. It was launched as a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a unique-for-the-segment station wagon. ... Lido Anthony Lee Iacocca (born October 15, 1924) is an American industrialist most commonly known for his revival of the Chrysler brand in the 1980s when he was the CEO. Among the most widely recognized businessmen in the world, he was a passionate advocate of U.S. business exports during...


Performance packages

The Dart was available with a range of engines, from the workhorse Slant-6 to the Big block 383 in³ V8. Slant 6 was an all-female punk rock trio based in Washington, D.C. The group consisted of Christina Billotte (electric guitar and vocals), Myra Power (electric bass guitar and vocals), and Marge Marshall (drum set and trumpet), and formed in July 1992 following the 1991 breakup of Autoclave, in... A big-block engine is a North American V8 in a family of engines which generally have greater than 6 litres (360 cubic inches) of displacement; factory engine sizes reached a peak of 8. ... Chryslers B engine was a big-block V8 which replaced the early Chrysler FirePower engine in 1958. ...


For the 1969 model year only, there was also the addition of the 440 in³ V8 in the Dart GTS model and a very few 426 Hemi models in the "Hurst" edition Dart. The RB engine is a big-block V8 engine from Chrysler. ... Early Hemi in a 1957 Chrysler 300C. A Chrysler Hemi engine is one of three different internal combustion engine families from Chrysler that are Hemi engines; in other words, they utilize a hemispherical combustion chamber. ...


References

  • Gunnell, John, Editor (1987). The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975. Kraus Publications. ISBN 0-87341-096-3. 
  • McPherson, Thomas A. (1975). The Dodge Story. Crestline Publishing. ISBN 0-912612-07-X. 

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