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| − | The Dodge Dart name first appeared as a radically aerodynamic showcar in 1956 but four years later it showed up as new downsized regular production vehicle. It had a utilized body construction, riding on an 118 inch wheelbase, four inches shorter than Dodge's Polara and was Dodge's "compact" fullsize model. The Dart was available as three models: [[Seneca]], [[Pioneer]], and [[Phoenix]]. Engine included a 318 cid V8 with either a two or four barrel carb, or a 361 cid V8 with 310 hp. You could also get them with Dodge's D500 performance option which included the 361 cid V8 with a new [[ram-induction]] setup which featured twin four-barrels on long, individual-runner intake manifolds which had a supercharger effect. This ram setup was also used on the larger 383 cid V8s used in Polara models, and a few Ram 383s found their way into the smaller Dart. | + | The Dodge Dart name first appeared as a radically aerodynamic showcar in 1956 but four years later it showed up as new downsized regular production vehicle. It had a utilized body construction, riding on an 118 inch wheelbase, four inches shorter than Dodge's Polara and was Dodge's "compact" fullsize model. The Dart was available as three models: [[Seneca]], [[Pioneer]], and [[Phoenix]]. Engine included a 318 cid V8 with either a two or four barrel carb, or a 361 cid V8 with 310 hp. You could also get them with Dodge's D500 performance option which included the 361 cid V8 with a new [[ram-induction]] setup which featured twin four-barrels on long, individual-runner intake manifolds which had a supercharger effect. This ram setup was also used on the larger 383 cid V8s used in Polara models, and a few Ram 383s found their way into the smaller Dart. The D500 perforance package was only offered one more year 1961, but it was toned down . It now included a standard four barrel carb, or optional ram induction dual carbs. |
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Background:
The Dodge Dart was introduced in 1960, first generations Dodge Dart were actually just a smaller full size car. It became a true compact car in 1963. The Dart would continue for years including Swinger models which were replaced with the Demon and the Dodge Sport. The mighty Dart GTS being the best known of them all but of course we have to mention the mighty beast and every one's dream THE HEMI DART.
History:
The Dodge Dart name first appeared as a radically aerodynamic showcar in 1956 but four years later it showed up as new downsized regular production vehicle. It had a utilized body construction, riding on an 118 inch wheelbase, four inches shorter than Dodge's Polara and was Dodge's "compact" fullsize model. The Dart was available as three models: Seneca, Pioneer, and Phoenix. Engine included a 318 cid V8 with either a two or four barrel carb, or a 361 cid V8 with 310 hp. You could also get them with Dodge's D500 performance option which included the 361 cid V8 with a new ram-induction setup which featured twin four-barrels on long, individual-runner intake manifolds which had a supercharger effect. This ram setup was also used on the larger 383 cid V8s used in Polara models, and a few Ram 383s found their way into the smaller Dart. The D500 perforance package was only offered one more year 1961, but it was toned down . It now included a standard four barrel carb, or optional ram induction dual carbs.
