Dodge Dart

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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. Engines included 225 cid slant 6, 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 performance 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.

In 1962 the Dart was introduced a mid-size car but Dart performance hit it's peak when Dodge offered its 413 Max Wedge in all fullsize models, most racers preferred the lighter and cheaper Darts. The 413 Max Wedge was offered in two forms: one with 11:1 compression rated at 410 hp and the other with 13.5:1 compression rated at 420 hp. For styling, the Dodge Dart was all new for 1962, and sat on a 116 inch wheelbase, three inches shorter than a normal fullsize vehicle Some thought these Darts were the ugliest styling ever to be seen on an American vehicle. This would be the last year for a "fullsize" Dart.

Model Successor

Demon

Dodge Sport

Aspen

Technical:

Platform

1960 to 1962 Darts are (B-body )

1963 to 1976 Darts are ( A-body)