2013 Dodge Dart
Dodge is bringing back Dart, and we’re excited! It began in the late 1960′s as a super-fast Mopar muscle car. Unfortunately, Dart kind of died off in popularity thanks to the 1970′s gas crisis, which pretty much exterminated the muscle car industry.
Dodge has revealed its Alfa Romeo–based compact car for 2013, and announced that Dodge Dart will debut in January at the Detroit Auto Show. “The Dart features three engines and three transmission options and aggressive styling reminiscent of the larger Charger,” according to Inside Line.
Sadly, reports also state that Dodge Dart will be Front-Wheel-Drive, not a muscle car. Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta is not as long or wide as Dart will be. This is because Americans love some big cars! It will be the exclusive compact car offered from this auto maker.
Dart will have three different inline-four-cylinder engines: a 2.0-liter, a turbocharged 1.4-liter, and a 2.4-liter Multiair.
2.0 and 2.4-liters are part of Chrysler’s new engine family. Both make 158 and 173 horsepower, respectively, and come with direct injection.
The turbo will allegedly be similar to that found on board Fiat 500. This powerplant makes 170-hp, yet it delivers better fuel economy than the other engines.
Source: InsideLine
O, great, a lion just died off and has been turned into a house kitten.