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2013 Dodge Dart
« on: December 06, 2011, 09:19:48 am »
Dodge redefines performance in the compact car segment with an all-new, state-of-the-art four-door sedan
delivering class-leading aerodynamics – the 2013 Dodge Dart.

With Alfa Romeo DNA and Dodge’s passion for performance at its core, the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is a
thoroughly modern vehicle that’s fuel-efficient, beautifully designed and crafted, agile and brings fun back to
driving in the segment.

Similar to the Dodge Dart of the late 1960’s, the 2013 Dart offers a special blend of style, performance and
innovation. The Dodge brand leveraged its nearly 100-year history of passion for building high-quality, innovative
vehicles that stand apart in performance and style, as well as from its partner Fiat’s global compact car expertise,
to develop the all-new Dodge Dart.

ALFA ROMEO DNA

The all-new Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle based upon a Fiat architecture – adapted from the award-
winning Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The Giulietta is renowned for satisfying the most demanding customers in terms of
road-holding, agility and safety, with exceptional driving dynamics. The Dart leverages all of these attributes within
a lengthened and widened platform delivering segment-leading levels of interior roominess.

The all-new Compact U.S. Wide (CUSW) architecture underpinning the Dart is a state-of-the-art architecture with
an industry-leading 68 percent of the body composed of high-strength steel, resulting in a very strong and rigid
structure. Combined with responsive steering, four-wheel independent suspension, and available 18-inch wheels,
the Dart brings fun back to driving in the compact car segment.

UNMISTAKABLE STYLE

The all-new 2013 Dart marks the Dodge brand’s re-entry into the compact sedan segment, hitting the bulls-eye
with a modern, unmistakable Dodge design that builds upon its performance heritage while evoking emotion,
efficiency and fluidity of movement.

Eye-catching exterior proportions are set off from every angle by dynamic lines and curves, along with advanced
technology, to deliver class-leading aerodynamic performance. The personality-packed front view is instantly
recognizable as an all-new Dodge with its tailored split-crosshair grille, projector headlamps and fog lamps and
accentuated fenders. Signature Dodge full-width LED ‘racetrack’ tail lamps and class-exclusive integrated dual
exhaust – both inspired by Dodge Charger – accentuate the athletic and muscular stance of this dynamic and
passionate new design.

THREE SOPHISTICATED, FUEL-EFFICIENT & POWERFUL ENGINES

The 2013 Dodge Dart will be powered by three fuel-efficient, powerful, state-of-the-art four-cylinder engines that
add to Dart’s fun-to-drive quotient.

Drivers can select from a new Tigershark 16-valve 2.0-litre engine, a 16-valve 1.4-litre MultiAir Intercooled Turbo
engine, and a new Tigershark 16-valve 2.4-litre MultiAir four cylinder engine. These three engines, combined with
three transmission choices, combine to redefine performance by providing the most diverse powertrain lineup in
its class.

MultiAir technology delivers optimum combustion at any speed under all driving conditions by allowing direct and
dynamic control of air intake and combustion. The result is up to a 15 percent increase in low engine rpm torque, a
7.5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 10 percent reduction in C02 emissions.

THE ALL-NEW DART – BUILT IN NORTH AMERICA

The all-new Dodge Dart will be made in North America, at Chrysler Group’s Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere,
Ill. The Company is in the process of investing $600 million dollars (USD) to support the production of future
products, including the 2013 Dodge Dart. The investment includes the construction of a 638,000 square-foot
body shop, as well as the installation of new machinery, tooling and material handling equipment. Work on the
expansion began in the summer of 2010 and will be completed this year.


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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2011, 09:24:40 am »
Plus ca change.      First car I ever drove in Canada was a 1975 Dodge Dart rented from Avis in Montreal for a trip to TO. Had about 1000 miles on it when we left and was very stiff...by the time it had had 600 miles of full throttle it was much better.    IIRC it was bias ply tires with snows on the back only and drum brakes. But maybe it had those new fangled discs on the front.   I do not remember if it used regular or unleaded, probably regular.
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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2011, 09:27:24 am »
I want mine with a slant 6.

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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2011, 09:28:40 am »
Interesting.  A Mini styled Charger on a FWD platform.  Could be very interesting for Chrysler
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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2011, 09:29:42 am »
Swinger!

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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2011, 09:50:17 am »
Swinger!
That what I was thinking with  318  ;D

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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2011, 11:13:07 am »
Similar to the Dodge Dart of the late 1960’s, the 2013 Dart offers a special blend of style, performance and
innovation.


relatively speaking to the day.  It still was a horrible car.  This version sounds interesting.
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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2011, 10:53:04 pm »
the Dart brings fun back to driving in the compact car segment.

Well, good thing they're getting help from Alfa Romeo, because Dodge doesn't know anything about fun-to-drive compact cars.  And  from that statement, they don't know anything about other manufacturers' fun-to-drive compacts either.  Congrats, Dodge marketing!

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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2011, 10:55:15 pm »
Guy here at work has a Scamp
How fast is my Supra?  I sh*t on Cessnas from a roll....

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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2011, 10:56:24 pm »
the Dart brings fun back to driving in the compact car segment.

Well, good thing they're getting help from Alfa Romeo, because Dodge doesn't know anything about fun-to-drive compact cars.  And  from that statement, they don't know anything about other manufacturers' fun-to-drive compacts either.  Congrats, Dodge marketing!

Dunno. These were quite fun.



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top speed 153mph
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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2011, 10:58:10 pm »
Guy here at work has a Scamp

One of my favourite teachers had a Dart Swinger with the 340 cu in.

Similar to this:

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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2011, 09:18:45 am »
the Dart brings fun back to driving in the compact car segment.

Well, good thing they're getting help from Alfa Romeo, because Dodge doesn't know anything about fun-to-drive compact cars.  And  from that statement, they don't know anything about other manufacturers' fun-to-drive compacts either.  Congrats, Dodge marketing!

Dunno. These were quite fun.


0-60 in 5.3
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top speed 153mph

I was thinking the same thing! There is also these from the past (although the Caliber SRT-4 was a bust). 




Alright, so that last one was an Eagle, but they were sold at the same dealership :)
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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2011, 09:33:40 am »
One of my favourite teachers had a Dart Swinger with the 340 cu in.

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Niiice.

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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #13 on: December 07, 2011, 02:28:40 pm »
the Dart brings fun back to driving in the compact car segment.

Well, good thing they're getting help from Alfa Romeo, because Dodge doesn't know anything about fun-to-drive compact cars.  And  from that statement, they don't know anything about other manufacturers' fun-to-drive compacts either.  Congrats, Dodge marketing!


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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #16 on: December 14, 2011, 06:34:09 pm »
The last Dodge based on a European hatchback was a lot of fun, IIRC (at least in its GLH versions)...

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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #17 on: December 14, 2011, 07:39:33 pm »
Dunno. These were quite fun.



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Right, but this isn't 2005 anymore.

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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #18 on: December 15, 2011, 10:09:31 am »
Dunno. These were quite fun.



0-60 in 5.3
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top speed 153mph

Right, but this isn't 2005 anymore.


So you're not counting the Shelby GLH, 2005 SRT-4,check... Any other Chrysler, small performance minded cars you'd like us to omit to validate your, quite frankly, flat out wrong and incorrect statement?   ::)


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Re: 2013 Dodge Dart
« Reply #19 on: December 15, 2011, 10:24:44 am »
Why ruin a historic name as the Dart??? Unless its a rear wheel drive, coupe with a 340 in it, dont call it a Dart. How about calling it a Neon, or SX4 or whatever you called that POS. I was all excited when I heard the dart was coming out.......then I saw it was going to be just another front wheel drive shitebox.
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