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− | '''Dodge 600. 1983–8 (prod. 309,590). 4-door sedan, 2-door convertible. F/F, 2213, 2507, 2555 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC).''' Stretched K-car, twin of [[Chrysler E-class]]. ES model marketed as a sports sedan that could rival Mercedes W123 and BMW 5-series. Never managed to, but very good alternative to [[Pontiac 6000]] and other GM A-cars. Considered roomy, well sized for mid-size car buyers, and helped [[Chrysler]] restore its fortunes in the early 1980s. Convertible actually a rebadged [[Dodge 400]], i.e. K-car, sold from 1984 on shorter wheelbase. [[Mitsubishi]] 2555 cm³ engine deleted after 1985 model year; convertibles had 2507 cm³ option in final year, 1986. ES replaced in 1986; SE trim introduced. | + | '''Dodge 600. 1983–8 (prod. 309,590). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible. F/F, 2213, 2507, 2555 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC).''' Stretched K-car, twin of [[Chrysler E-class]]. ES model marketed as a sports sedan that could rival Mercedes W123 and BMW 5-series. Never managed to, but very good alternative to [[Pontiac 6000]] and other GM A-cars. Considered roomy, well sized for mid-size car buyers, and helped [[Chrysler]] restore its fortunes in the early 1980s. Convertible actually a rebadged [[Dodge 400]], i.e. K-car, sold from 1984 on shorter wheelbase. [[Mitsubishi]] 2555 cm³ engine deleted after 1985 model year; convertibles had 2507 cm³ option in final year, 1986. ES replaced in 1986; SE trim introduced. |
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Revision as of 11:29, 31 March 2008
Dodge 600. 1983–8 (prod. 309,590). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible. F/F, 2213, 2507, 2555 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC). Stretched K-car, twin of Chrysler E-class. ES model marketed as a sports sedan that could rival Mercedes W123 and BMW 5-series. Never managed to, but very good alternative to Pontiac 6000 and other GM A-cars. Considered roomy, well sized for mid-size car buyers, and helped Chrysler restore its fortunes in the early 1980s. Convertible actually a rebadged Dodge 400, i.e. K-car, sold from 1984 on shorter wheelbase. Mitsubishi 2555 cm³ engine deleted after 1985 model year; convertibles had 2507 cm³ option in final year, 1986. ES replaced in 1986; SE trim introduced.
Manufacturing location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Marque: Dodge | Predecessors: Dodge Mirada, Dodge 400 | Successors: Dodge Spirit, Dodge Dynasty
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