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1990-1993 Dodge Daytona
Date Published: 2/20/08

1990-1993 Dodge Daytona
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1990-1993 Dodge Daytona
Expert Rating Summary
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Dodge Daytona ES 3.0-liter 5-speed Rating
Performance 6
Fuel Economy 4
Ride Quality 3
Steering/Handling/Braking 6
Quietness 2
Controls/Materials 3
Interior Room 4
Room/Comfort (rear) 2
Cargo Capacity 3
Value within Class 4
Total Score: 37
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
Chart: One rating chart provided for a representative model
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1990-1993 Dodge Daytona Review
The Daytona, introduced for 1984, targeted younger drivers. Fresh front/rear styling arrived for '87, featuring pop-up headlamps. Four-wheel disc brakes went into '89 models. A new interior for 1990 included a fresh dashboard and a new steering wheel that contained a driver-side airbag. A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder went into base and ES Daytonas. Two turbocharged engines were also available: a 150-horsepower 2.5-liter version for the ES Turbo (and for Shelbys with automatic), plus a 174-horsepower 2.2-liter VNT Turbo IV. Available only with stick shift, that hotter turbo was standard in the Daytona Shelby and optional with the C/S competition package. For the first time in 1990, Daytonas could be equipped with a V6 engine, broadening the coupe's appeal. Made by Mitsubishi, the 141-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 was optional in base and ES models. This year also brought an improved 5-speed gearbox. Also for '90, Shelbys were available with electronic variable suspension, which used switches to select firm, normal, or soft shock-absorber damping.
Year to Year Changes
1991 Dodge Daytona: The 2.5-liter turbocharged engine got a big torque boost for 1991 (from 180 to 210 pound-feet), renamed "High Torque" Turbo I. Horsepower rose by two. At the same time, the 2.2-liter turbo disappeared. Front suspensions were recalibrated to improve steering feel and straight-line stability. Later in the year, a V6 IROC went on sale.
1992 Dodge Daytona: Antilock braking could be installed in '92, when Daytonas were facelifted with a fresh front end and new tail. Exposed aero headlamps replaced the hidden units and full-width taillamps were installed, along with new outer door panels and side window openings. Optional ABS included rear disc brakes. During the model year, an IROC R/T with a 224-horsepower intercooled turbocharged engine joined the V6 IROC, replacing the prior Shelby model.
1993 Dodge Daytona: Base models could now get antilock braking, but few other changes were evident in the Daytona's final season. The optional 152-horsepower turbo disappeared.
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