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What was the Dodge version of the Plymouth Sundance?

Dodge Version of the Plymouth Sundance
The Dodge version of the Plymouth Sundance was known as the Dodge Shadow. The Shadow was essentially the Dodge counterpart to the Plymouth Sundance, and both models were nearly identical, with only minor differences such as a different grille and taillights. The Shadow/Sundance was produced from August 1986 to March 1994 and was designed to compete in the compact/C-segment market. The Shadow/Sundance was also sold in Europe from 1988 to 1991 as the Chrysler ES, and in Mexico, the car was sold as the Chrysler Shadow.
The Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance were based heavily on the K-Body cars, but they actually had a shorter wheelbase than the K-Body vehicles. Both vehicles featured anti-sway bars and gas struts for improved driving and handling. Additionally, the base engine for both vehicles was a 2.2-liter, inline-four, and an engine upgrade to a 2.5-liter inline-four that produced 150 hp was available for both models. The pricing and sales figures for the Plymouth Sundance and Dodge Shadow were also nearly identical.
In summary, the Dodge Shadow was the Dodge version of the Plymouth Sundance, and both models shared many similarities in terms of design, features, and performance.

What was the difference between Dodge and Plymouth?

Dodge and Plymouth have made the same cars for years. They are the same company, (DaimlerChrysler), different ‘brands’. Cars like the Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Sundance were the same body style with different accessory packages.

How much horsepower does a Plymouth Sundance Turbo have?

Powertrain specs

Engine type 2.2 L Turbo I turbo I4
Power 148 ps (146 bhp / 109 kw) @ 5200 rpm
Torque 230 Nm (170 lb-ft) @ 3600 rpm
Power / liter 67 ps (66 hp)
Power / weight 121 ps (120 bhp) / t

What was the Plymouth version of the Dodge Aspen?

Plymouth Volaré
The Dodge Aspen, and the nearly-identical Plymouth Volaré, are compact cars that were produced from 1976 until 1980. The Volaré/Aspen model line offered a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe, and a four-door wagon.

Did a Plymouth Satellite come with a Hemi?

The 1966 redesigned Satellite was available with a “Street Hemi” engine with two 4-barrel carburetors and 10.25:1 compression. This engine was rated at 425 hp (317 kW) at 5,000 rpm and 490 lb⋅ft (664 N⋅m) of torque at 4,000 rpm.

How much horsepower does a 1957 Plymouth Fury have?

These Furys had special interiors, bumper wing-guards and V8 engines with twin four-barrel carburetors. The 1957 and 1958 318 cu in (5.2 L)-engine produced 290 hp (216 kW), shared with the Dodge Coronet.

Who made the Omni car?

The Dodge Omni and the nearly identical badge engineered variant, the Plymouth Horizon, is a subcompact car manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Corporation for model years 1978-1990.

When did Dodge own Plymouth?

Within two years, Chrysler was fourth in industry sales and, in 1928, Walter Chrysler pulled off a blockbuster move by purchasing Dodge Brothers and creating the low-priced Plymouth and mid-priced DeSoto.

Is Plymouth and Dodge the same company?

By the 1990s, Plymouth had lost much of its identity, as its models continued to overlap in features and prices with its sister brands, Dodge and Eagle. Chrysler attempted to remedy this by repositioning Plymouth to its traditional target market as the automaker’s entry-level brand.

What is the Plymouth version of the Dodge Shadow?

The Plymouth Sundance / Dodge Shadow appeared in the fall of 1986 as 1987 models, and looked remarkably similar to the upscale Chrysler LeBaron GTS / Dodge Lancer (H-bodies). The body was, indeed (according to Dan Minick), based on these cars, shortened somewhat, and using some Dodge Daytona body stampings and parts.

Why was Omni discontinued?

The old workhorse has not been updated to meet the stricter safety norms. Maruti’s ageing van goes out of production after 35 years. For the Omni model to continue, Maruti would have had to make excessive changes to its design and features.

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