The New 2013 Dodge Dart
The Vintage 1964 Dodge Dart
History of the Dodge Dart – Now & Then By Elizabeth Donahey, Marketing Manager, Victory Dealer Group, Petaluma CA – The new 2013 Dodge Dart is a technologically advanced, compact sedan that first made its comeback from the 60’s at the 2012 North American International Auto Show on January 9, 2012 [1]. The Dart’s engineering is based on a version of the Fiat Compact platform, like the Alfa Romeo Giulietta but features a larger 1.5 in (38 mm) in width and with a 3.7 in (94 mm) longer wheelbase that is now called the Compact U.S. Wide (CUSW) platform.
DART THEN
The Dodge Dart was built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler from 1960 to 1976 in North America. The Dart name originally was featured during a 1957 show car featuring a body designed by an Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Ghia. The Dart was a moderately-priced mid-size sedan from 1960 to 1962, and was built in a compact design from 1963 to 1976.
DART NOW
The Dart is Dodge’s first compact sedan since the end of production of the Dodge Neon and Dodge Neon SRT-4 in 2005. When the new Darts first entered the market in 2012, the MSRP was $15,995.00 for the base SE models. The 2013 Dodge Dart Aero was among the five finalists for the 2013 Green Car of the Year awarded by the Green Car Journal at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.[2]
Since then, The MSRP of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart could progress well into the mid $20,000.00 range when fully equipped. Autoworld Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM in Petaluma,California is now offering an impressive EZ PriceTM sale offer of only $13,995*. This offer is comprised of: MSRP: $16,890, Autoworld Discount of $2,395, Autoworld’s selling price of $14,495, plus a Chrysler manufacturer’s rebate: $500, Net Cost (EZ Price): $13,9952 @ THIS NET COST /VIN# DD314641 & DD314642. *Rebate ends September 2, 2013. See detailed vehicle page or ask dealer for complete details. Prices do not include government fees, taxes, and documentation charges, any finance charges, any electronic filing charges and emissions test charges. All discounts taken off MSRP. All finance subject to credit approval. On approved credit through Chrysler Capital. Negative equity may applied to new loan. All pictures are for illustration purposes and actual vehicles may vary. All rebates and incentives subject to change. Images, pricing and options shown are examples, only, and may not reflect exact vehicle color, trim, options, pricing or other specifications.
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Model |
Engine type |
Displacement |
Power |
Torque |
Fuel consumption (City/Highway) EPA est. |
Notes |
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SE, SXT, Limited |
Chrysler 2.0 L I4 Tigershark |
1,999 cc (122 cu in) |
160 bhp (119 kW) @ 6,400 rpm |
148 lb·ft (201 N·m) @ 4,800 rpm |
25 mpg-US (9.4 L/100 km; 30 mpg-imp)/36 mpg-US (6.5 L/100 km; 43 mpg-imp) |
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SE, SXT, Limited |
1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) |
160 bhp (119 kW) @ 5,500 rpm |
184 lb·ft (249 N·m) @ 2,500 rpm |
27 mpg-US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg-imp)/39 mpg-US (6.0 L/100 km; 47 mpg-imp) |
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Aero |
27 mpg-US (8.7 L/100 km; 32 mpg-imp)/41 mpg-US (5.7 L/100 km; 49 mpg-imp) |
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GT |
Chrysler 2.4 L I4 Tigershark MultiAir 2 |
2,360 cc (144 cu in) |
184 bhp (137 kW) @ 6,250 rpm |
174 lb·ft (236 N·m) @ 4,800 rpm |
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References
- ^“2013 Dodge Dart – 2012 Detroit Auto Show”.roadandtrack.com. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
- ^Sebastian Blanco (2012-11-29). “Ford Fusion wins 2013 Green Car Of The Year”. Autoblog.com. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
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