When was the Dodge Daytona made?

Dodge Daytona Production Years
The Dodge Daytona was produced by the Chrysler Corporation under their Dodge division from 1984 until 1993. It was a front-wheel drive hatchback based on the Chrysler G platform, which was derived from the Chrysler K platform. The Daytona was restyled for 1987 and again for 1992, and it replaced the Mitsubishi Galant-based Challenger, slotting between the Charger and the Conquest. The Daytona was eventually replaced by the 1995 Dodge Avenger, which was built by Mitsubishi Motors.
So, the production years for the Dodge Daytona were from 1984 to 1993.

What was the first car banned from NASCAR?

The Daytona soared over 200 mph and was no longer allowed to compete in NASCAR event racing. This was first accomplished by famed NASCAR driver Buddy Baker who was the one to surpass 200 miles per hour on March 24, 1970, at the famed Talladega track. After that, the Dodge Daytona actually won six more races.

How many Dodge Daytona 1969 are left?

as of currently the dodge registry there are 92 charger daytonas known to exist. only 11 are Hemis. considering that on chryslers books they claimed to have produced 505 daytonas but there is rummored that they reused vins on there books to get into nascar.

Why is the Dodge Daytona so rare?

The production run was designed to satisfy NASCAR’s homologation requirement that at least 500 units be available to the public, and of the 503 produced only 70 cars received the 426ci Hemi V-8. Among them, even fewer—just 22—came with the four-speed A833 manual transmission. They are rare and fast cars indeed.

When was the Dodge Daytona banned?

Because of their exceptional speed and performance, NASCAR subsequently changed the rule book, effectively banning all four of the Aero Cars from Dodge, Ford, Mercury, and Plymouth from competition by the end of 1970.

Did they make a 1970 Dodge Charger Daytona?

Buddy Baker broke the 200 mph barrier at Talladega in a Charger Daytona, and the Charger went on to win six races in 1969 and 1970. The similar Plymouth Superbird did even better, winning eight races in 1970. A few Charger Daytonas were built with the 426 CID “Street Hemi,” and these are particularly sought-after.

Is a Dodge Daytona rare?

We already knew the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona was rare given that only 503 were produced, but with the 426-cubic-inch HEMI® V8 engine and 4-speed A833 manual transmission upgrades, those numbers just dropped to double digits. When you count the Copper Metallic finish, this Daytona becomes one-of-one.

Why was the Dodge Daytona banned from NASCAR?

Apparently, it was too fast for NASCAR’s liking, and the evidence was there. As it turned out, Buddy Baker broke the speed record at the Talladega Superspeedway. Baker was the first driver to ever breach the 200mph barrier, and the Dodge Charger Daytona dominated several races.

How many Daytona Hellcats exist?

Pricing starts at $75,635; less than 5-grand over a base Charger Hellcat. And production is limited to 501-units, just like the 1969 Charger Daytona. A lot of things have changed since the Charger Hellcat debuted for 2015, but it was just another step in a journey that began back in 1969.

How much horsepower did the 426 Hemi really have?

425 horsepower
The 426 street Hemi was rated at 425 horsepower from the factory. The Chrysler dyno sheet from decades ago and a close-to-stock dyno session of a new 426 Hemi both put the gross horsepower rating at about 470 horsepower without full exhausts and other engine-driven accessories.

Was the Dodge Daytona banned?

Because of their exceptional speed and performance, NASCAR subsequently changed the rule book, effectively banning all four of the Aero Cars from Dodge, Ford, Mercury, and Plymouth from competition by the end of 1970.