Specifications
Number built – 263,467( no Dart four-door sedan numbers)
Construction – Unibody
Engines – 198 cubic-inch Slant Six, 225 cubic-inch Slant Six, 318 cubic-inch V-8, 360 cubic-inch V-8
Power / Torque – 198 cubic-inch Slant Six, 95 horsepower, 145 lb-ft torque, 225 cubic-inch Slant Six, 105 horsepower, 180 lb-ft torque, 318 cubic-inch V-8, 150 horsepower, 255 lb-ft torque, 360 cubic-inch V-8, 245 horsepower, 320 lb-ft torque
Transmissions – Three-speed manual, four-speed manual, three-speed automatic
Suspension front – Independent, lateral, non-parallel control arms with torsion bars
Photos courtesy of NAHC
FUEL FOR THOUGHT
• Electronic ignition was standard
• 27 % of coupe buyers were under 25
• Performance 3.55:1 axle ratio available
• Four-speed not available with six-cylinder
Suspension rear – Longitudinal leaf springs with live axle
Steering – Re-circulating ball
Brakes – Four-wheel drum( sixcylinder), front disc, rear drum( V-8)
Length / width / height – 201.7 / 69.6 / 54.1 inches
Wheelbase – 111 inches
Weight – 3,330 lbs.
0-60 mph / quarter mile – 9.6 seconds, 16.8 seconds at 80 mph( Motor Trend, April 1974 testing a Dodge 318 cubic-inch V-8)
Top speed – N / A
MPG – 13- 17 mpg est.
Price – MSRP- $ 3,518( Dart Swinger hardtop); Today – $ 3,600- $ 8,950
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