The Dodge Cars of the 1970s
The Dodge cars of the 1970s are now considered classics. There are several trim levels to choose from, and the Dodge Super Bee is one of the most famous muscle cars of all time. The car had three different V-8 engines to choose from – a powerful four-liter Pentastar or a venerable seven-liter Hemi engine. Each had its own strengths and weaknesses, and owners could opt for whichever one suited their needs best.
a single series of six-cylinder models with two trim levels
Dodge is a popular American car manufacturer. Its most popular cars are six-cylinder compacts and full-sized sedans. Dodge also manufactures light trucks and pickups. The company’s plant in Warren, Michigan, produced cars between 1939 and 1982. In 1938, Dodge began production of light trucks, which were powered by a 318-cid V8 engine. In 1981, Dodge was acquired by Volkswagen. In 1998, Mercedes-Benz began building the Dakota pickup truck in Campo Largo, Parana, Brazil. Until 2001, Dakota pickup trucks were built at this plant. They were available with either petrol or diesel engines and were offered in standard, crew, and extended cab configurations.
In the early post-war years, the Dodge brand was largely dormant. Its production ceased following the 1962 model year, which caused a “seller’s market” due to the absence of new cars. After the war, Dodge began selling lightly-facelifted revisions of its 1942 design until 1948. This time, the Dodge cars were sold in two trim levels: the base Deluxe trim and the plusher Custom trim. The company also introduced a new automatic transmission called Fluid Drive, which reduced the need for manual gear shifts.
a single series of six-cylinder models
The smallest Dodge cars were the Intrepid and Stratus, which were updated just before Daimler entered the auto business. The Magnum replaced the Intrepid in 1976, and featured Chrysler’s first rear-wheel drive platform since the 1980s, and revived the legendary Hemi V8 engine. The next year, the Charger was launched on the same platform. Although the first generation of the Dart was not a success, the next generation of the Dodge cars was far more popular.
The senior six-cylinder model was discontinued in the early post-war years, but the company resumed production for the 1946 model year. Due to a lack of new car models to compete with, sales of older models tended to be low. Dodge sold lightly facelifted versions of the 1942 design throughout the 1948 season. In addition to these streamlined models, the company also produced a single six-cylinder model with two trim levels: “Luxe” and “Six.”
After the Challenger was introduced in 1969, Dodge was in the muscle car business. With the Charger, Coronet R/T, and Super Bee, the Dodge brand was a major player in the muscle car class. The Challenger, the company’s entry into the pony car class, was built on the Chrysler E platform and featured two engine options: an Inline-6 or a V8.
