Dodge Caravan
The Chrysler Minivans are minivans marketed by the Chrysler Corporation. They were introduced in 1983 for the 1984 model year with its twin models, the Plymouth Voyager (née Chrysler Voyager) and the Chrysler Town and Country (which was introduced in 1990). they were the first modern minivans, and is credited with creating the entire market segment for these vehicles.Since their introduction in 1983, the Chrysler brand minivans have been the best selling minivans in the United States.The Chrysler Minivans are minivans marketed by the Chrysler Corporation. They were introduced in 1983 for the 1984 model year with its twin models, the Plymouth Voyager (née Chrysler Voyager) and the Chrysler Town and Country (which was introduced in 1990). they were the first modern minivans, and is credited with creating the entire market segment for these vehicles.Since their introduction in 1983, the Chrysler brand minivans have been the best selling minivans in the United States.

Dodge Challenger
Dodge Challenger was the name of two automobile models marketed by the Dodge Division of Chrysler Corporation in the 1970s.The first Challenger was the division's late entrant to the pony car market segment in the United States, launched for the 1970 model year.It was strongly based on the similar Plymouth Barracuda's new E-body but with two inches (51 mm) of extra wheelbase and somewhat different outer sheetmetal. Although the Challenger was well-received by the public (with 80,000 sales in 1970 alone), it was criticized by the press, and the pony car segment was already declining by the time the Challenger arrived. Challenger production ceased after the 1974 model year, only having lasted five years; performance dropped off dramatically after the 1971 models. About 165,500 Challengers were sold over the this model's lifespan.For obvious reasons, the 440 and the 426 Hemi engines were considered the most desirable, and nowadays command sizeable premiums over the smaller engines.Challengers could either be hardtop coupes or convertibles (through 1971 only). The performance model was the R/T (Road/Track), available in both body styles; both standard and R/T hardtops could be ordered as the more luxurious SE specification, which included leather seats, a vinyl roof and a smaller 'formal' rear window. The convertible Challnger was only available as an R/T in 1970. In 1972, Dodge dropped the R/T badging and now called it "Rallye". Other options, as well as engines and manual transmission, included steeper rear axle ratios, a limited-slip differential, and a shaker hood scoop.A 1970-only model was the Dodge Challenger T/A (Trans Am) racing homologation car, which used a specially tuned Six-Pack version of the 340 cubic inch (5.6 L) powerplant, topped with a giant hood scoop on a fiberglass hood. 'Megaphone' exhaust outlets were fitted in front of the rear wheels. These cars came standard with front and rear sway bars to enhance handling. Unusually, different-sized wheels were fitted front and back, with very fat rubber on the rear. The T/A also came with a rear ducktail spoiler and front ground effect spoilers as standard equipment.By 1972, maximum power was down to 240 hp, and production stopped in 1974.Although the body style remained the same throughout the 5 year run, there were two notable changes to the front grille. 1971 models had a more stylized "split" grille, and the final manipulation coming in 1972, with the incorporation of the "sad-mouth" design.With this change to the front end, 1972 through '74 Models had little to no variation. The only way to properly distinguish said models is by the front and rear "bumperettes" which exponentially increased in size during each consecutive year. These changes were made to meet US regulations regarding crash test safety.The 1970 tail light went all the way across the back of the car, with the backup light in the middle of the rear. In 1971, the backup lights were on the left and right instead of the middle. The tail light array also changed for the 72-74 model years, with the challenger now having four individual lights.As the Chrysler E body line reaches legendary proportions, so too do the prices to buy these sleek machines. 1970 and 71 model years tend to generate more attention from potential (and usually deep pocketed) buyers, as the performance and style options had not yet been toned down. However, with the popularity of these vehicles on the increase, coupled with the number of useable and restorable Challengers being on the decrease, many collectors have begun looking towards the later models to create their own customizable dream machines. Indeed, many "clones" of the more visceral '70 and '71 model Challengers have been created by using 72 through 74 model year donors; The front and rear grilles/bumpers on these vehicles are easily interchangeable. However, the tail panel is not so easy to change, since the 70 and 71 tail panels are quite different than the 72-74 models.

Dodge Charger
There have been a number of vehicles bearing the Charger nameplate, but the name has generally denoted a performance model in the Dodge range. The 1980s' versions had a confusing array of names, and badge-engineered Plymouth and Chrysler versions were also available. In the late 1960s and early 1970s the Charger was one of the most popular of the Mopar B-body cars.For years Dodge had to stand by and watch as the Pontiac GTO started the muscle car era in Detroit and ran away with the sales. The rest of GM's divisions were quick to jump on the muscle car bandwagon. Buick followed with the Gran Sport and even Oldsmobile brought out the 442. Yet Dodge, despite putting out cars that could meet or beat these cars, didn't have a performance image muscle car of their own. Despite a wide array of performance engines, their Coronet's styling and image was conservative. Dodge needed something that would show that they were capable of competing in the muscle car race.Burt Bouwkamp, the Chief Engineer for Dodge during the 60's and one of the men behind the genesis of the Charger, related his experience during a speech in July 2004."Lynn Townsend was at odds with the Dodge Dealers and wanted to do something to please them. So in 1965 he asked me to come to his office - for the second time. He noted that one of the Dodge Dealer Council requests was for a Barracuda type vehicle. The overall dealer product recommendation theme was the same - we want what Plymouth has. The specific request for a Mustang type vehicle was not as controversial to Lynn. His direction to me was to give them a specialty car but he said "for God's sake don't make it a derivative of the Barracuda": i.e. don't make it a Barracuda competitor.So the 1966 Charger was born.We built a Charger "idea" car which we displayed at auto shows in 1965 to stimulate market interest in the concept. It was the approved design but we told the press and auto show attendees that it was just an "idea" and that we would build it if they liked it It was pre-ordained that they would like it."[1]For several years prior, Dodge had been showing the Charger I and II show cars at auto shows. Public and press response was so positive that they decided to put it into production without changing too much from the show cars. So in January of 1966, viewers of the Rose Bowl were introduced to the new leader of the "Dodge Rebellion", the 1966 Dodge Charger. The Charger's introduction coincided with the introduction of the new street version of the 426 Hemi. Finally, Dodge would have the performance image to go along with this performance engine.Although it resembled a Coronet with a fastback, the production Charger carried design cues from the Charger II concept car. Both maintained the swoopy fastback that was very popular duing the mid-sixties. From the cowl forward, and mechincally-wise, it was similar to the Coronet, but everything else was pure Charger and pure performance. The electric shaver grill used fully rotating headlights that when opened or closed made the grill look like one-piece. Inside, the Charger used four individual bucket seats with a full length console from front to rear. The rear seats and console pad also folded down which allowed for more cargo room inside. The instrument panel was exclusive to the Charger. Four electroluminescent dash pods housed the tachometer, speedometer, alternator, fuel and tempature gauges. In the rear the full length tailights carried the Charger name.The engine selection was all V-8s. A six cylinder engine didn't make the option list until 1968. In 1966 four engines were offered. The base-model 318ci 2-barrel V8, the truck sourced 361ci 2-barrel, the 383 4-barrel, and the new 426 Street Hemi.Total production in 1966 came to 37,344 units.
In 1966 Dodge took the Charger into NASCAR in hopes that the fastback would make their car a winner on the high-banks. But the car proved to have rear end lift which made it very squirelly on the faster tracks. Dodge installed in a small spoiler which helped and made it a dealer-installed option in late 1966 and thru 1967. Dodge finished with just 18 wins compared with Plymouth's 31 in 1966.Since the Charger was such a sales success despite its midyear introduction, changes were limited for 1967. Outside, new fender-mounted turn signals were introduced and would serve as the main indentifier between a 1966 and 1967 Charger. A vinyl roof become availible as well. Inside, the full length console was gone, due in part to customer complaints about entry and exit from the back seats. It was replaced with the regular sized console, which was also optional. Bucket seats were again standard but in place of a console you could get a folding armrest which allowed three people to sit up front. A column shifter was standard. As for engine options, a new engine was added and an old engine was replaced. The new engine was the legendary 440 Magnum 4-barrel, which was put in only 660 of the Chargers built in '67. The 361 2-barrel engine was replaced by a 383 2-barrel engine. The 318 2-barrel engine remained, although it was now an LA motor, unlike the 1966 polysphere "poly" design. The 383 4-barrel and the 426 Street Hemi remained as options.Despite success of the 1966, sales slipped by half. In 1967 only 15,788 were sold. The fastback craze was over and it was time to completely reinvent Dodge's muscle car for 1968.

Dodge Coronet
The Coronet was a full-size car from Dodge from the 1950s. Positioned above the Coronet, but sharing the same chassis, were the Dodge Royal and Dodge Custom Royal. By the 1960s, the name was transferred to Dodge's mid-size entry. In the early fifties, the Meadowbrook was the four door version of the Coronet.The 1955 Coronet was the lower end of the Dodge vehicle lineup. Power came from either a 230 in³ Chrysler Flathead engine straight-6 or 270 in³ V8. A number of trim lines were available:* 2- or 4-door station wagon - The Coronet wagon used the Suburban name and had the V8 or Six.* hardtop coupe - The V8 Coronet Lancer* 2- or 4-door sedan - V8 or Six* 2-door sedan - V8 or Six.The 1958 Coronet, Royal, and Custom Royal used a DeSoto chassis but had less ornate trim. Power came from the 230 in³ "Getaway" L-head straight-6 or the 325 in³ "Red Ram" V8.After a brief absence, the Coronet name reappeared in 1965 to denote Dodge's mid-sized car. It received a facelift in 1966. Larger, rebodied models emerged in 1968, with coke-bottle styling. A powerful 390 bhp 440 model appeared for the 1969 model year. Two-door hardtop and convertible models were part of the range.The Coronet and similar Plymouth Belvedere were available for 1969 in 426-S muscle car trim. This included the famous 426 in³ (7.0 L) Hemi V8. Output was 365 hp (272 kW) and 470 ft.lbf (637 Nm) (gross). The 440 with a single four barrel was also available in this year. Rated at 375 horsepower (280 kW), the 440 could really produce 420 horsepower (313 kW).

Dodge Dakota
The Dakota is a midsize pickup truck from DaimlerChrysler's Dodge brand. It was introduced in 1987 alongside the redesigned Dodge Ram 50. The Dakota was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2000.The Dakota has always been sized above the compact (Ford Ranger, Chevrolet S-10) and below the full-sized (Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado) pickups and Dodge's own Ram. It is a conventional design with body-on-frame construction and leaf spring/live axle rear end. The Dakota has also long been the only midsize pickup with an optional V8 engine. One notable feature was the Dakota's rack and pinion steering, a first in work trucks.The first generation of the Dakota was produced from 1987 through 1996. Straight-4 and V6 engines were offered along with either a 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission. Four wheel drive was available only with the V6. Both 6.5 ft (2 m) and 8 ft (2.4 m) beds were offered. Fuel injection was added to the 3.9 L V6 for 1988 but the output remained the same.1989 saw the unusual Dakota convertible. The first convertible pickup since the Ford Model T, it featured a fixed roll bar and complicated manual top. Just 2,482 were sold that first year. Another important addition that year was Carroll Shelby's V8-powered Shelby Dakota, his first rear wheel drive vehicle in two decades.An extended "Club Cab" model was added for 1990, still with two doors. This model allowed the Dakota to boast capacity for six passengers, although the rear seat was best suited for children and shorter adults.For 1991, the front of the Dakota received a more aerodynamic grille and hood, and Dodge added the 5.2 L V8 as an option, inspired by the earlier Shelby Dakota option. This engine produced 170 hp (127 kW). Both of the V-configuration engines were updated to Magnum specs the next year, providing a tremendous power boost.In 1996, the first generation's final year, the K-based 2.5 L I4 engine was out of production and had been considered vastly underpowered compared to the competition, so Dodge borrowed the Jeep 2.5 L I4 (rated at 120 hp) and installed it as the base engine in the Dakota. It was the only major change for 1996, and would be carried over as the base engine in the new, larger 1997 model.

Dodge Dart
The Dodge Dart was a brand of automobile built by the Dodge Motors Division of the Chrysler Corporation, then headquartered in Highland Park, Michigan. The Dodge Dart was introduced as a lower-priced, shorter wheelbase, full-sized model of Dodge in 1960/61, became a mid-size car for 1962 and then a compact family of cars between 1963 and 1976. Dodge also used the "Dart" name for a Ghia built show car in the 1950s.The first production Dodge Darts were full size cars developed to replace the Plymouth as the low-priced car for the Dodge dealer network. Dodge dealers had been selling the Plymouth since 1930. The Dart was a shorter wheelbase full size car than the standard sized Dodge line, and was based on the Plymouth. The Dart line was divided into three sub-series: the entry-level Seneca, the Pioneer, and the well-appointed Phoenix.Introduced for the 1960 model year, the Dart was at once a marketing masterstroke - sales of the Dart out-stripped those of the full sized Dodge Matador and Dodge Polara, but it also created an in-house competitor for Chrysler's very own Plymouth division. Even advertising from 1960 and 1961 compared the Dart to the "C" car (Chevrolet), the "F" car (Ford) and the "P" car, Chrysler's Plymouth. As Dart sales climbed, Plymouth's sales dropped. Dart sales were so strong in 1960, that Dodge had to cut back its medium-priced model line-up. The Matador line was discontinued for 1961 as the lower-priced series outsold the higher. The Dodge Dart continued into 1961 but its unique restyling with the reverse fins and rear fender scallopping saw sales drop 48%. Its sales were below Plymouth's. The hit-and-miss success of the Dart was also thought by many to be eroding Dodge's image as a producer of middle class, middle priced automobiles.

Dodge Durango
The Durango is a midsized SUV from DaimlerChrysler's Dodge brand. It was introduced in 1998 and redesigned for 2004.The Durango was launched just after the second-generation Dodge Dakota on which it was based on. It is a very sturdy truck based SUV designed to hold seven passengers comfortably and tow up to 9,000 LBS with ease. The 4.7 L PowerTech V8 replaced the 5.2 L for 2000, and also that year a special all wheel drive performance version called an R/T was released with the 5.9L engine.Engines:* 1998-1999 - 5.2 L Magnum V8, 230 hp (172 kW)* 1998-2003 - 5.9 L Magnum V8, 245 hp (183 kW)* 2000-2003 - 4.7 L PowerTech V8, 235 hp (175 kW)The second-generation Durango debuted shortly before the companion Dakota pickup. Like the Dakota, it has much in common with the large Dodge Ram pickup, including a fully-boxed frame. It is 7 in longer, 2 in wider, and 3 in taller than the previous model. Chrysler will introduce its own version of the Durango, the Chrysler Aspen, for the 2007 model year.

Dodge Intrepid
The Dodge Intrepid was a large four-door, fullsize, front wheel drive sedan. It was mechanically related to the Chrysler Concorde and the Eagle Vision sedans. The Intrepid, Concorde and Vision were collectively designated the LH: Chrysler's codename for the platform which underpinned them.The Intrepid's design can be traced to 1986, when designer Kevin Verduyn completed the initial exterior design of a new, sleek concept sedan called Navajo. The design never passed the clay model stage.It was also at this time that Chrysler Corporation purchased bankrupt Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini. The Navajo's exterior design was reworked and became the Lamborghini Portofino, released as a concept at the 1987 Frankfurt Auto Show. The Portofino was heralded as a design triumph, setting in motion Chrysler's decision to produce a production sedan with the Portofino's revolutionary design, called "cab-forward".The cab-forward design was characterized by the long, low slung windshield and relatively short overhangs. The wheels where effectively pushed to the corners of the car, creating a much larger passenger cabin than the contemporaries of the time.Design of the chassis began in the late 1980s, after Chrysler had bought another ailing automaker: AMC. During this time, Chrysler began designing the replacement for the then-new Dodge Dynasty. Initially it bore resemblance to the Dynasty, and this design was scrapped entirely after François Castaing, formerly AMC's Vice President of product engineering and development, became Chrysler's Vice President of vehicle engineering in 1988. The new design, under Castaing's leadership, began with the Eagle Premier.The Premier's longitudinal engine mounting layout was inherited, as was the front suspension geometry and parts of the braking system. The chassis itself became a flexible architecture capable of supporting front or rear wheel drive (designated "LH" and "LX" respectively).The chassis design was continually refined throughout the following years, as it underpinned more Chrysler prototypes: the 1989 Chrysler Millenium and 1990 Eagle Optima.The transmission was inspired by the Premier's Audi and ZF automatics. Borrowing heavily from Chrysler's A604 (41TE) "Ultradrive" transversely-mounted automatic, it became the A606 (also known as 42LE).By 1990, it was decided that the new technologically-advanced car would need a new technologically-advanced engine to power it. Until that time, the only engine confirmed for use was the 3.3 L pushrod V6. The 3.3 L engine's 60° block was bored out and recast in aluminum, while the pushrod-actuated valves were replaced with SOHC cylinder heads with four valves per cylinder, creating an advanced 3.5 L V6.

Dodge Lancer
The Dodge Lancer was a model of the Dodge Division of the Chrysler Corporation. Dodge used the Lancer name to denote models three times in its history before the creation of DaimlerChrysler.The Dodge Lancer was re-introduced in 1985 as a 5-door hatchback. It was a clone to the Chrysler LeBaron GTS and was based on the Chrysler H platform. All Lancers were built in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Production ended on April 7, 1989.
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Lancer Shelby
Not to be confused with the 1987 Shelby Lancer is the 1988-1989 Lancer Shelby. This was a factory appearance and handling package and included upgraded sway bars, shorter springs, and quicker steering along with an assortment of comfort and convenience features.The intercooled Turbo II engine with the manual transmission model provided 175 hp (130 kW) and a flat torque curve. The automatic made do with the 146 hp Turbo I.Although not a limited edition, Lancer Shelbys are rare. Just 279 were produced in 1988 and 208 in 1989.

Today's Lancers
Today, the Lancer name is being used by Mitsubishi Motors, who uses it on their four-door midsize sedan. The Lancer name was first used by Mitsubishi in 1973 in a lineup of their cars in Japan, but is unrelated to the dodge vehicle.

Dodge Magnum
The Dodge Magnum name has been used on a number of different Dodge automobiles. The most recent is a large rear wheel drive station wagon introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. This new Magnum is Dodge's first car to use the new Chrysler LX platform, shared with the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Charger. Previously, the Dodge Magnum model name had been used from 1978 to 1979 for a large coupe in the United States. In Brazil, the Magnum name was a version of their Plymouth Valiant from 1979 to 1981. In Mexico, the Magnum was a K-car from 1983 to 1990.The Magnum name was revived in 2004 as a 2005 station wagon on Chrysler's LX platform.The new Magnum has three engine options, the SE features the 190 hp 2.7 L LH V6, the SXT has the 270 hp 3.5 L V6, and the RT has the new 5.7 L Hemi V8.The Magnum will also be available with all wheel drive in 2005 on SXT and RT models. The AWD SXT and the RT use a Mercedes-Benz-derived 5-speed automatic transmission, while all other models use a four-speed automatic.Like the Chrysler 300, the new Magnum has been a stunning success for the company, easily outselling its predecessor, the Dodge Intrepid. Dodge has announced plans for the Magnum to go on sale as a police variant to compete against the Ford Crown Victoria. Available only to law enforcement, emergency agencies, and government agencies, the vehicle will have the SXT's V6 as a base motor and the Hemi as an option, along with police-specific options such as a steering-column mounted shifter, deactivated interior rear windows and locks, and bulletproof glass between the first and second rows of seats and the cargo area.The Magnum was on Car and Driver's Ten Best list for 2005.

Dodge Neon
The Neon (also called SX 2.0) is a compact car of the 1990s and 2000s from DaimlerChrysler's Dodge and Plymouth brands. For a brief time in North America and export markets outside North America, it carried Chrysler badges. It is a front wheel drive car and replaced the Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance. The Dodge Neon also created another vehicle from Dodge, known as the Dodge SRT-4.The first generation Neon was introduced in January 1994 and manufactured for the model years 1995 to 1999. It was available as a 4-door sedan or 2-door coupe. It was powered by either a 132 hp SAE (98 kW) 2.0 L SOHC or a 150 hp SAE (112 kW) 2.0 L DOHC 4-cylinder engine. The car was available with a 3-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission and was sold as a Dodge and Plymouth in the United States, as a Dodge and Chrysler (also under the name 2.0SX) in Canada, and as the Chrysler Neon outside of North America.Often neglected in discussions of the Neon is the relative horsepower compared to other cars of the day - the Civic DX at 102, the EX at 125, the Sentra and Sunbird at 110, the Escort at 88, the Corolla at 115, etc. The Neon's torque was also higher than competitors. In addition, the Neon made a sizable profit - the only recent American car in its class to do so.First-generation Neons are highly competitive in Solo I and Solo II autocross racing. The no-frills SOHC- or DOHC-equipped ACR (ACR = American Club Racer, sedans and coupes, respectively) variants are well-known as affordable amateur racing cars. Both the ACR and the more feature-laden R/T (introduced in the 1998 model year) models, each available as either a sedan or a coupe, featured four-wheel disc brakes; performance-oriented suspensions with shorter, stiffer springs, beefier swaybars, and fast-ratio steering; and a 5-speed transmission with a numerically higher 5th gear and final drive ratio for quicker acceleration. The computer-controlled top speed limiter was removed entirely on 1995 ACR models and raised from the standard 190 km/h (118 mph) to 210 km/h (130 mph) on both the ACR and R/T models for subsequent years. Even second generation Neons had a strong racing record.The 1996 Australian Chrysler NeonEnlargeThe 1996 Australian Chrysler Neon.Early Neons had from a number of reliability problems, the most famous being that the engines would suffer head-gasket failures. By November 1998, the head gasket had been replaced with a new MLS (Multi Layer Steel) design which proved to be much more reliable and was standard in most 1999 models and was also retrofitted to earlier models. There were also rumors that 1 of the 8 head bolt-holes had been drilled slightly too shallow on many of the blocks, so when the bolt was tightened it simply "bottomed out" instead of holding the head to the block with the correct amount of force. Many early Neons suffered from poor paint jobs, where the paint becomes brittle and peels off in sheets, partly because of teething problems with a new, environmentally friendly "dry painting" process. Either way, by the end of the first generation most of the major problems had been sorted out and the Neon proved to be a reliable car. Unfortunately, the Neon's early reputation for poor reliability persists even today, possibly because Chrysler failed to adequately publicize its improvements or proactively reach out to customers who had experienced failures.Neons also suffered from some interesting design choices, including the impossibility of gaining power windows in the rear doors, and a climate control system which had drivers move the fan knob in one direction for air conditioning and the other for vent. The latter caused less conscious drivers to drive consistently with the air conditioner on, which greatly hurt power and gas mileage, since the unit was quite powerful. The air conditioner evaporator proved to be prone to failure after warranties expired (a problem apparently addressed in later years) which is an expensive repair since it is relatively inaccessible. That said, the Neon was a fairly tough and durable basic design which was efficient and rated well for its cornering performance and overall feel.The Australian-market Chrysler Neon came in two models, the SE and the better equipped LX. Later, the LX model was replaced by the LE with the updated model in 1999. In the United States, the lineup started out as Base, Highline, and Sport, with different styles and options in each line, but the lineup titles changed frequently (other trim lines included Expresso, SE, ES, SXT, ACR, and R/T). In Europe, the car was also available with a 1.8 L engine.

Dodge Power Wagon
The Dodge Power Wagon was a four wheel drive pickup truck produced from 1945 through 1968. This early version was based on a military truck and is a predecessor to the many four wheel drive pickups in use today. In the 1970's, the Power Wagon was an option on the Dodge Ram pickup.For 2005, Dodge will be resurrecting the Power Wagon name on a version of the Dodge Ram pickup. It is a special off-road version of the Ram with a 5.7 L Hemi V8, locking front and rear differentials, and a disconnecting sway bar, allowing greater wheel articulation.

Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500
The Ram is a full-size pickup truck from DaimlerChrysler's Dodge brand. The name was first used in 1981 on the redesigned D Series, though it came from the hood ornament used in the 1930s and 1940s trucks.The Ram was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 1994, and the Ram Heavy Duty won that award for 2003.The first-generation Ram trucks, introduced for 1981, kept the previous generation's model designations: "D" meant rear wheel drive while the "W" Power Ram meant four wheel drive. Like other domestic makers, Dodge used 150 to mean a half-ton truck, 250 to indicate a ¾-ton, and 350 for one-tons. Standard cab, "Club" extended cab, and crew cab versions were offered along with 6.5 ft and 8 ft bed lengths and "Utiline" and "Sweptline" styled boxes. Externally, the first-generation Rams were facelifted versions of the previous generation Dodge D-series pickups (known as the Adventurer) dating back to 1972 with wraparound taillights and square headlights.100 models were added for 1984, replacing the previous "Miser" trim on low-output manual transmission Slant-6 trucks. A "Ram-Trac" shift-on-the-fly transfer case was added for 1985, and both the crew cab and Utiline flared bed were dropped for 1986. The 5.2 L engine received electronic fuel injection for 1988.The engines were updated for 1989. The Slant-6 was dropped in favor of a 3.9 L fuel injected V6 with 25% more power. The 5.9 L V8 also received fuel injection that year for 20 hp (15 kW) more power. Rear anti-lock brakes were also made standard.The Ram 100 models were renamed "150S" for 1990, and the exterior was redesigned the next year, including Dodge's trademark crosshair grille. The engines wore the "Magnum" name for 1992 and 1993 with much higher output.
The Ram line was redesigned for 1994 and was an instant hit. It featured a semi truck-look front end with separate fenders and an oversized grille. But it was the 8.0 L V10 engine and its 450 ft.lbf (610 Nm) of torque that was noticed by serious users. Models were now the 1500 (half-ton), 2500 (¾-ton), and 3500 (one-ton).A natural gas version of the 5.2 L engine debuted for 1995. In 1998, Dodge introduced the "Quad-Cab", which used rear-hinged pillarless doors in the back for a wide cab opening. The new Cummins ISB engine, introduced in 1999, is an unusual multi-valve pushrod engine.The third-generation Ram debuted for 2002. This represented a major update including all new frame, suspension, power teams, interiors, and sheetmetal. It included an even larger grille, and special models kept interest up as most competitors had adopted the Ram's separate-fender look. The Cummins ISB Diesel was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2004. The four wheel drive light duty trucks (1500 series) lost their live axles in trade for an independent front suspension, but the heavy duty (2500 and 3500 series) retained the live axles for maximum durability and load capacity.

Dodge Ram Van
The Dodge Ram Van was a full-size van marketed under the Dodge brand by the Chrysler Corporation and DaimlerChrysler. The Ram Van, which was a cargo van, was also available in a passenger van version known as the Dodge Ram Wagon.It entered production during the 1972 model year as the Dodge Tradesman; the Ram nameplate replaced it after 1978. DaimlerChrysler discontinued production of these vans after the 2003 model year, replacing it with the Dodge Sprinter.

Dodge Shadow
In 1987, the Chrysler Corporation introduced two new compact cars, the Dodge Shadow and the Plymouth Sundance (which turned in similar sales figures). They were built in Sterling Heights, Michigan and Toluca, Mexico.Both 3-door and 5-door models were built using a variant of the venerable K-car platform, known as the P-body, which was based on a combination of the Dodge Daytona's suspension with a shortened version of the Dodge Lancer's body. While they looked like regular sedans and coupes, they were actually hatchbacks. Chrysler considered this a special feature: "Hidden hatchback versatility." The relatively large storage capacity of these vehicles was one major selling point.The Shadow and Sundance offered a variety of four cylinder engines, all either of 2.2 or 2.5 L, some turbocharged. Naturally aspirated versions were, except in Mexico, fuel injected. The engines were tuned for torque rather than horsepower, resulting in numbers that appear to be reversed from the Honda Civic - for example, 93 hp and 129 lb-ft of torque from the base 2.2 L engine. A Mitsubishi-built 3.0 L V6 was added later, which led to the demise of the turbo option. All were available with a five-speed manual transmission (sourced from Getrag on turbo and V6 models) and a three-speed automatic based on the venerable TorqueFlite. In 1993, the manual transmission was modified to make shifting into reverse easier; a number of other incremental improvements were also made. In 1994, a motorized seat belt was added to the driver's side.Because the Shadow and Sundance were based on a larger sedan with a sporty car's suspension, they offered a combination of comfortable and traditional seating with credible cornering. The Shadow was tuned for a firmer ride and better cornering, while the Sundance, identifiable by its chrome (or painted) eggcrate front grille, was tuned for more comfort, though the difference was not radical. Higher performance engines came with higher performance suspensions.Of particular interest to collectors and performance enthusiasts is the Shelby CSX, a variant which boasted a turbocharged 2.2 L engine, pushing out 174 hp which could easily out-accelerate many muscle cars and contemporary sports cars of the time. A version without the intercooler, rated at 150 hp, was sold to Thrifty as the CSX-T, and may have been the fastest car ever made specifically for rentals. All CSXs were originally Shadows sent to Carroll Shelby for modification, who was then working with Chrysler at the time.A convertible version of the Shadow (the Sundance did not recieve the convertible) debuted in 1991, the same year that Chrysler introduced stripped-down, budget-priced "America" models of the coupes and sedans. At the time, the Shadow and Sundance were the least-expensive cars on the market with a standard driver's side airbag, which had been made standard on all domestic Chrysler cars in 1990. While based on a platform which was new in the late 1980s, their styling, utility, reliable powertrains, and trim levels made them popular until they were discontinued. However, like the Ford Escort and the Chevrolet Cavalier, they failed to make a profit.Production ended on March 16, 1994. The Shadow and Sundance were replaced by the Dodge/Plymouth Neon.

Dodge Stealth
The Dodge Stealth was mechanically identical to the 3000GT. The only differences were the body and some options. While the Stealth was only distributed in the US and Canada, the 3000GT was never sold in Canada. The GTO in Japan lasted from 1990 to 2001, the 3000GT in the US and Europe lasted from 1991 to 1999, and the sister car, the Stealth, lasted only from 1991 to 1996 (1995 in Canada).

Dodge Stratus
The Dodge Stratus (and its twins, the Chrysler Cirrus and Plymouth Breeze; collectively known as the "Cloud Cars") are midsize 4-door sedans introduced in 1995. They were based on the Chrysler JA platform. The Cirrus was Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year for 1995. The JA cars were also on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1996 and 1997.The Cirrus initially came in two models, labeled the LX and the LXi. In 1998 the LX version was dropped; the Cirrus was only offered as the LXi model, which came standard with a 2.5 L, 168 hp (125 kW) V6 engine, four-speed automatic transmission, anti-lock brakes, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, power windows, and power door locks. The LX model was offered again during the 2000 model year, the last year the Cirrus was sold. The Cirrus name was replaced by the Chrysler Sebring sedan, which is entirely different from the Mitsubishi-derived Sebring coupe and convertible.The Breeze, being the lower-end model, came standard with a 2.0 L SOHC 4-cylinder engine, with the option of a 2.4 L DOHC 4-cylinder engine. The Stratus also came with the 2.0 L, but the 2.4 L was standard on SE models, and the 2.5 L was an option on the SE, but standard on the ES. The Cirrus, being the higher of the 3 vehicles, usually came with the 2.5 L 6-cylinder motor, but also came with the 2.4 L motor. The cars share parts, and the only difference between the three is interior trim, exterior trim details (front and rear bumpers as well as taillights), and an auto-stick option only available on the 2.5 L V6.

Dodge Third-generation (2007-)
The Stratus and Sebring will be replaced in 2007 by new vehicles using a shared DaimlerChrysler/Mitsubishi Motors platform called the GS. Chrysler will sell a sedan and convertible as the Sebring, while Dodge gets a five-door hatchback similar to the larger Magnum, but without the Stratus name.

Dodge Viper
The Dodge Viper is a two-seat sports car, the most powerful production car made by Dodge. The cars and engines are built at the Connor Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, MI.The Viper was developed as a modern take on the classic American muscle car. While there are some who insist that the iconic AC Cobra was a source of inspiration, the final version of the Viper was far too large and heavy to seriously claim any direct lineage with the Carroll Shelby's compact and lightweight vehicle. Most saw claims to kinship with the Cobra as a marketing exercise, though Shelby was involved in the initial design of the Viper.The first prototype was tested in December 1989. It first debuted in 1991 with three preproduction models as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500, and went on sale in January 1992 as the targa-roofed RT/10 Roadster. A coupe model, called the GTS followed. An interesting feature of the coupe was the "double bubble" roof contours; two small humps to accomidate drivers wearing helmets. Indeed, the Viper's perfomance has made the vehicle popular for both amateur and professional racers. Vipers can be seen participating often in drag racing, road racing and drift racing.

Generation Two: 1996—2002
Second generation models increased engine power, improved suspension, and reduced braking distances; the 1996-2002 Viper GTS had a 450 bhp (340 kW) engine, which could complete the quarter mile 0.7 second faster and increased top speed by 35 km/h (22 mph) or so. A number of third party firms have modified the car to boost performance.The Dodge Viper underwent a major model change in 2003, courtesy of DaimlerChrysler's Street and Racing Technology / SRT) group. The new Viper SRT-10 was heavily restyled with sharp, angled bodywork. The engine has been enlarged to 8.3 L which increased output to 504 hp (375 kW) and 525 ft·lbf (711 N·m) of torque. The initial model was a convertible.

Viper GTS-R
Using such production engine components as the block, cylinder heads, and crank-shaft, Team Viper engineers were able to extract a phenomenal 700hp from the normally 450hp second generation 8.0-liter V10 engine.The Viper's assault on the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans began in earnest in 1996, when a GTS-R finished tenth overall in its very first run for glory. The next year, Team Viper switched to the GT-2 class and proceeded to dominate, winning both the 1997 FIA GT-2 Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ World Championships.

Viper Competition Coupe
As of 2003 a special Dodge Viper SRT-10 Competition Coupe that is not street-legal is available from Dodge for race car drivers, picking up where the GTS-R racing variant left off. The power and torque ratings have been improved, but the vehicle has been stripped of anything not essential for racing, such as the interior body panels, instrumentation, air conditioning, and stereo system which lightend the car by 380 lb (170 kg). The "CompCoupe" comes equipped with a full roll cage, a racing fuel cell, and other racing-related equipment. It is not sold through dealers and is purchased from Dodge directly as, essentially, a very expensive race car component. Pricing is approximately US$129,000. The Viper Competition Coupe sees action in the highly competative SCCA Speed World Challenge Grand Touring Championship.