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− | '''Plymouth Duster (A-body). 1971–6 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/R, 198, 225 in³ (I6 OHV), 318, 340, 360 in³ (V8 OHV).''' Started in 1970 as the Plymouth Valiant Duster, but began 1971 with its own identity. Essentially a sporty, fastback version of the [[Plymouth Valiant (1967–73)]], and a hit for Plymouth. Identical up front to Valiant, following suit with 1973 design changes (for safety legislation) and a new grille for 1975. As with other A-bodies, mostly reliable, with good handling and roadholding, but poor rearward visibility. | + | '''Plymouth Duster (A-body). 1971–6 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/R, 198, 225 in³ (I6 OHV), 318, 340, 360 in³ (V8 OHV).''' Started in 1970 as the Plymouth Valiant Duster, but began 1971 with its own identity. Essentially a sporty, fastback version of the [[Plymouth Valiant (1967–73)]], and a hit for Plymouth. Identical up front to Valiant, following suit with 1973 design changes (for safety legislation) and a new grille for 1975. As with other A-bodies, mostly reliable, with good handling and roadholding, but poor rearward visibility. [[Dodge Demon]] was its corporate twin, from 1971. |
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Revision as of 05:04, 25 November 2013
Plymouth Duster (A-body). 1971–6 (prod. n/a). 2-door coupé. F/R, 198, 225 in³ (I6 OHV), 318, 340, 360 in³ (V8 OHV). Started in 1970 as the Plymouth Valiant Duster, but began 1971 with its own identity. Essentially a sporty, fastback version of the Plymouth Valiant (1967–73), and a hit for Plymouth. Identical up front to Valiant, following suit with 1973 design changes (for safety legislation) and a new grille for 1975. As with other A-bodies, mostly reliable, with good handling and roadholding, but poor rearward visibility. Dodge Demon was its corporate twin, from 1971.
Manufacturing locations: Hamtramck, Michigan, USA; Commerce, California, USA; Fenton, Missouri, USA
Marque: Plymouth | Predecessor: Plymouth Valiant (1967–73) | Successor: Plymouth Volaré