The Next SRT-4? Dodge Dart

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2013 Dodge Dart | Revealed 01-09-12 at the Detroit Autoshow | Dodge

Dodge Hits the Mark With the All-new 2013 Dodge Dart Compact Car
Dodge Dart Blends Alfa Romeo DNA and Dodge’s Passion for Performance, Resulting in a Groundbreaking Car with the Ultimate Blend of Power, Fuel Economy, Handling and Style




The Dodge brand is back in the U.S. compact sedan segment – in a big way – as the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart will make its world debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich., on Jan. 9, 2012
Built on a world-class architecture, Dodge Dart offers three technologically advanced, fuel-efficient and powerful engines, including the 1.4L MultiAir® Turbo
Dodge delivers exceptional craftsmanship with class-leading technology and style


December 6, 2011 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Dodge redefines performance in the compact car segment with an all-new, state-of-the-art four-door sedan delivering class-leading aerodynamics – the 2013 Dodge Dart.

With Alfa Romeo DNA and Dodge’s passion for performance at its core, the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is a thoroughly modern vehicle that’s fuel-efficient, beautifully designed and crafted, agile and brings fun back to driving in the segment.

Similar to the Dodge Dart of the late 1960s, the 2013 Dart offers a special blend of style, performance and innovation. The Dodge brand leveraged its nearly 100-year history of passion for building high-quality, innovative vehicles that stand apart in performance and style, as well as from its partner Fiat’s global compact car expertise, to develop the all-new Dodge Dart.

ALFA ROMEO DNA
The all-new Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle based upon a Fiat architecture – adapted from the award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The Giulietta is renowned for satisfying the most demanding customers in terms of road-holding, agility and safety, with exceptional driving dynamics. The Dart leverages all of these attributes within a lengthened and widened platform delivering segment-leading levels of interior roominess.

The all-new Compact U.S. Wide (CUSW) architecture underpinning the Dart is a state-of-the-art architecture with an industry-leading 68 percent of the body composed of high-strength steel, resulting in a very strong and rigid structure. Combined with responsive steering, four-wheel independent suspension, and available 18-inch wheels, the Dart brings fun back to driving in the compact car segment.

UNMISTAKABLE STYLE
The all-new 2013 Dart marks the Dodge brand’s re-entry into the compact sedan segment, hitting the bulls-eye with a modern, unmistakable Dodge design that builds upon its performance heritage while evoking emotion, efficiency and fluidity of movement.

Eye-catching exterior proportions are set off from every angle by dynamic lines and curves, along with advanced technology, to deliver class-leading aerodynamic performance. The personality-packed front view is instantly recognizable as an all-new Dodge with its tailored split-crosshair grille, projector headlamps and fog lamps and accentuated fenders. Signature Dodge full-width LED ‘racetrack’ tail lamps and class-exclusive integrated dual exhaust – both inspired by Dodge Charger – accentuate the athletic and muscular stance of this dynamic and passionate new design.

THREE SOPHISTICATED, FUEL-EFFICIENT & POWERFUL ENGINES
The 2013 Dodge Dart will be powered by three fuel-efficient, powerful, state-of-the-art four-cylinder engines that add to Dart’s fun-to-drive quotient.

Drivers can select from a new Tigershark 16-valve 2.0-liter engine, a 16-valve 1.4-liter MultiAir Intercooled Turbo engine, and a new Tigershark 16-valve 2.4-liter MultiAir four cylinder engine. These three engines, combined with three transmission choices, combine to redefine performance by providing the most diverse powertrain lineup in its class.

MultiAir technology delivers optimum combustion at any speed under all driving conditions by allowing direct and dynamic control of air intake and combustion. The result is up to a 15 percent increase in low engine rpm torque, a 7.5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 10 percent reduction in C02 emissions.

THE ALL-NEW DART – BUILT IN AMERICA
The all-new Dodge Dart will be made in America at Chrysler Group’s Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Ill. The Company is in the process of investing $600 million dollars to support the production of future products, including the 2013 Dodge Dart. The investment includes the construction of a 638,000-square-foot body shop, as well as the installation of new machinery, tooling and material handling equipment. Work on the expansion began in the summer of 2010 and will be completed this year.

The all-new Dodge Dart has been engineered with great levels of refinement, craftsmanship and engaging driving dynamics. Consumers can follow www.Dodge.com/Dart for additional photos and more information about the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart.

About Dodge Brand
For nearly 100 years, Dodge has defined passionate and innovative vehicles that stand apart in performance and in style. Building upon its rich heritage of muscle cars, racing technology and ingenious engineering, Dodge offers a full-line of cars, crossovers, minivans and SUVs built for top performance – from power off the line and handling in the corners, to high-quality vehicles that deliver unmatched versatility and excellent fuel efficiency. Only Dodge offers such innovative functionality combined with class-leading performance, exceptional value and distinctive design. With the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart, the all-new Dodge Charger paired with the ZF eight-speed transmission that achieves a class-leading 31 miles per gallon on the highway, the new Durango and the significantly revamped Grand Caravan – inventor of the minivan – Journey, Avenger and iconic Challenger, Dodge now has one of the youngest dealer showrooms in the United States.

[Sota]

what 3 transmissions though? one of 'em better be a 6spd manual.

I'm intrigued.

[CrEaTrE]

Unfortunately looks pretty ugly from the pictures so far. I hate that new LED strip that the charger and this apparently has.

[toofast82]

why wouldn't they turbo either the 2.0 or 2.4l? I mean come on 1.4l lol

[strokedracer05]

Quote: Originally Posted by toofast82

why wouldn't they turbo either the 2.0 or 2.4l? I mean come on 1.4l lol

small displacement will rev high get great gas mileage and still make the power needed. alot of manufacturers are doing it chevy with ecotec and the corvette motors are going with small displacement with turbochargers ford with ecoboost its the new way to manufacturers to make power efficiently while maintaining power

[RacingShoeBox]

its not a turbo 2.4 because the srt version isnt listed theyre talking about base--->rt packages

srt has a gag order from talking about it. there is already a 2.4 turbo multiair engine ready to be put in this platform and im 90% sure thats going to be the SRT from my reading its 255-290hp and 280tq with 22/28mpgs. its basically a more aggressively tuned caliber srt motor. Also dodge needs to get the car completed before SRT can go about modifying it to their specs.

[manny z]

I like the way it is looking so far. Even with those teaser shots on the link.

I really want to see what the whole car will look like, what the 3 trans options are going to be, how much, and when the srt version is going to be realesed.

[RacingShoeBox]

Quote: Originally Posted by manny z

I like the way it is looking so far. Even with those teaser shots on the link.

I really want to see what the whole car will look like, what the 3 trans options are going to be, how much, and when the srt version is going to be realesed.

i dunno but i have a feeling its gona be bad assed. 2.4 turbo with 300hp is awesome if they add awd to it to compete with the WRX...well the next question is...?

where do i sign?

[John203]

im not sure if i missed it or not but is this RWD?!

[ptc01]

The new Dodge Dart and the SRT-4 are mutually exclusive from each other.

[whiteSRT69]

i hate how all new dodges look the same.... they all do!!
they need more variaty!!!

[strokedracer05]

rear looks too much like a challenger and the front just looks similar to stuff done in the past im with you bro^^^^^^^

[assassin9874]

Hmmm idk about the 1.4L part lol


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[ptc01]

Its the same ol'e drill by Chrysler. Just in time for all the 2012 car shows and the concept they introduce will look little like what goes into production.

[sdubb3]

Possibly the same car? Has the same front end from the looks of the teaser pics.