The Dodge Daytona was a front-wheel drive hatchback based on the Chrysler G platform, which was derived from the Chrysler K platform. The Daytona was produced from 1984 to 1993. The Chrysler Laser was an upscale near twin version of the Daytona. The Daytona was restyled for 1987, and again for 1992. It replaced the Mitsubishi-based Challenger, and slotted between the Charger and the Conquest. The Daytona was replaced by the 1995 Dodge Avenger, which was built by Mitsubishi Motors. The Daytona derives its name mainly from the Dodge Charger Daytona, which itself was named after the Daytona 500 race in Daytona Beach, Florida. History The Daytona originally used the 2.2 L Chrysler K engine in normally-aspirated (93 hp) or turbocharged (142 hp) form. The 96 hp 2.5 L K engine was added for 1986. In 1985, the 2.2 L Turbo I engine's horsepower was increased to 146 hp. The 1984 Daytona was available in three trim lines - standard, Turbo and Turbo Z. Total production was 49,347. The Daytona Turbo was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1984. Both the Daytona and Chrysler Laser were available with the Chrysler Electronic Voice Alert system through 1987. A "Shelby" version of the Daytona was introduced in 1987. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Daytona
Manufacturer: Chrysler Corporation Also called: Chrysler Laser, Chrysler Daytona, Chrysler GTS Production: 1984–1993 Assembly: St. Louis, Missouri Sterling Heights, Michigan Predecessor: Dodge Challenger Class: Compact Body style(s): 3-door hatchback Layout: FF layout Platform: G-body Engine(s): 2.2 L K I4 2.2 L Turbo I I4 2.2 L Turbo II I4 2.2 L Turbo III I4 2.5 L K I4 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 Transmission(s): 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic Wheelbase: 1987-89: 97.0 in (2464 mm) 1990-93: 97.2 in (2469 mm) Length: 1987-1991: 179.2 in (4552 mm) 1990-93 ES & IROC: 179.8 in (4567 mm) 1992-93 Base: 179.0 in (4547 mm) Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm) Height: 1987-89: 50.1 in (1273 mm) 1990-93: 50.3 in (1278 mm) 1990-91 IROC & 1992-93 IROC R/T: 50.6 in (1285 mm) 1992-93 IROC: 50.4 in (1280 mm) Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Daytona
whats up with all of this mitsubishi shit.chrysler has been dealing with mitsubishi for a while now. isnt the (srt4) motor the same in the evo's? think about it,dodge stealth and mitsubishi 3000 looks just the same,eagle talon,plymouth laser looks like the 1st generation eclipse.
The SRT-4 motor is not even the same motor that's in the Evo. They are two completely different motors.
Thanks Larry, I was ready to go off the deep end till I saw your post! Kinda funny, the "Fart Can" crowd just thinks they have some huge wings!
Here's a great resource for most all mopar variants. They had 174 and 224 HP versions also http://www.allpar.com/model/daytona.html
I think your all wrong. This section was added the same time the Rumble Bee section was and i think it was for the LX Daytona Chargers, and the Ram Daytona truck????
That is what I thought before I opened it. Daytona trim level not POS "K" cars. I never considered anything from the '80s a "Specialty modern Mopar" as far as I am concerned the MOPAR reputation is still recovering from that time frame.
Actually they share the "Global Engine" platform....he's speakin of the newer SRT4 motor from the Caliber that aboslutely shares a few parts with the EVO X i.e. valve covers and heads. The blocks are the same, just each company (Chrysler, Mitsu) does with the rest what they wish... IIRC, Hyundai is in on this engine design as well. This also means that the motor in the Neon SRT4 is not the same as the one found in the Caliber SRT4...just tryin to clear some confusion.
