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1970s 1980s

Dodge Mirada

Dodge Mirada

Production period:

1979 to 1983

Class:

Motor Car

Body versions:

Coupe

Engines:

Gasoline: 3.7-5.9 litres 

Power

63-138 kW

Length:

5321 mm

Width:

1847 mm

Height:

1354 mm

Wheelbase:

2865 mm

Curb weight:

1485-1565 kg

 

The Dodge Mirada was a sports luxury coupe offered by the US automaker Dodge from 1979 to 1983.

History

The Mirada based on the rear-wheel drive platform of the J-Chrysler Group and was closely related to the Chrysler Cordoba second generation and the Chrysler Imperial for the model years 1981 to 1983. The Mirada was offered in the first year as a base model and Mirada S with sportier equipment, this could order a CMX package with brushed aluminium finish interior with power windows a power sunroof, or a glass T-top. A special feature of the time was the optionally available so-called Convertible Roof, a vinyl roof cover in the look of a stretched convertible top, the front end was made from a flexible plastic now more common for late 70s and into the 1980s.

Engines for the Mirada were the 3.7 -litre straight-six,max speed: 90 mph, 145 km/h power-weight ratio: 37.5 lb/hp (51 lb/kW) 17 kg/hp (23.1 kg/kW) speed in direct drive at 1,000 rpm: 25.5 mph, 41 km/h consumption: 20.5 m/imp gal, 17 m/US gal, 13.8 Ix 100 km. a 5.2 -litre V8 max speed: 106 mph, 170 km/h; power-weight ratio: 28.8 lb/hp (39.2 lb/kW), 13 kg/hp (17.8 kg/kW); speed in direct drive at 1,000 rpm: 29.3 mph, 47.2 km/h; consumption: rn/imp gal, 15 m/US gal, 15.7 Ix 100 km .5.2 -litre 4-barrel carburettor.max speed: 110 mph, 177 km/h; power-weight ratio: 22.3 lb/hp (30.3 lb/kW), 10.1 kg/hp (13.7 kg/kW); speed in direct drive at 1,000 rpm: 31 mph, 49.7 km/h consumption; 19.2 m/imp gal, 16 m/US gal, 14.7 Ix 100 km... And a 5.9 -litre V8 with quadruple carburettor available max speed: 115 mph, 185 km/h; power-weight ratio: 19.6 lb/hp, (26.6 lb/kW), 8.8 kg/hp (121 kg/kW); speed in direct drive at 1,000 rpm: 28.7 mph, 46.2 km/h; consumption: 16.8 m/imp gal, 14 m/US gal, 16.8 Ix 100 km.

All engines were basically combined with the Torque Flite three-speed automatic transmission. Suspension utilized transverse torsion bars in the front and leaf springs with a sway bar in the rear sports option with more heavy-duty shock absorbers, anti-sway bars in the front and rear.

Dodge Mirada car history

In the model year 1981, the Convertible Roof was included with the CMX package, the equipment level S was deleted and the 5.9-liter dropped. In 1982 and 1983, the Mirada received only minor changes, mainly concerning the colours available. 

In the summer of 1983, the Mirada model ended. In total, just under 53,000 copies of the coupe were built. 

OPTIONAL 2.710 axle ratio; electronic air-conditioning; trip computer; longlife battery; heavy-duty cooling; rear window defroster with 65 A alternator; iodine headlamps; electric door locks; electric windows; heavy-duty suspension; sunshine roof; T-bar roof; Sport handling equipment; CMX equipment.

Dodge-Mirada Technical details and specifications

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Technical

Technical

  • Dodge Mirada Technical details and specifications (1979-1983)

    ENGINE 90hp 225 cu in,3,687 cc

    front, 4 stroke6 cylinders, vertical, in line
    225 cu in,3,687 cc (3.40 x 4.12 in, 86.4 x 104.6 mm)
    compression ratio: 8.4:1
    max power (SAE net): 90 hp (67 kW) at 3,600 rpm
    max torque (SAE net): 160 1b ft, 22 kg m (217 Nm) at 1,600 rpm
    max engine rpm: 4,400; 24.4 hp/l (17.9 kW/l)
    cast iron block and head4 crankshaft bearingsvalves: overhead, in line, push-rods and rockers
    camshafts: 1, sidelubrication: rotary pump, full flow filter, 8.3 imp pt, 9.9 US pt, 4.7 1
    Holley R8831A downdraught single barrel carburettor
    air cleaner exhaust system with catalytic converter fuel feed: mechanical pump
    water-cooled, 19.2 imp pt, 23 US pt, 10.9 1.

    ENGINE 120 hp 318 cu in, 5,211 cc

    ENGINE 8 cylinders; 318 cu in, 5,211 (3.91 x 3.31 in, 99.2 x 84 mm)
    compression ratio: 8.5:1max power (SAE net): 120 hp (89 kW) at 3,600 rpm; max torque (SAE net): 245 1b ft. 33.8 kg m (332 Nrn) at 1,600 rpm
    max engine rpm: 4.000; 23 hp/l (16.9 kW); 5 crankshaft bearings
    valves: overhead, in line, push-rods and rockers, hydraulic tappets camshafts: 1, at centre of Vee
    1 Carter BBD-8233S downdraught twin barrel carburettor;
    cooling: 25 imp pt, 30 US pty 14.2 1.


    ENGINE 155 hp 318 cu in, 5,211 cc

    ENGINE 8 cylinders; 318 cu in, 5,211 cc (3.91 x 3.31 in, 99.2 x 84 mm)
    compression ratio: 8.5:1; max power (SAE net): 155 hp (114 kW) at 4,000 rpm
    max torque (SAE net): 240 1b ft, 33.2 kg m (325 Nm) at 1,600 rpm
    29.7 hp/l (21.9 kW/l); 5 crankshaft bearings; valves: hydraulic tappets camshafts: 1, at centre of Vee
    1 Carter TQ9295S downdraught 4-barrel carburettor; cooling: 25 imp pt, 30 US pt, 14.2 1.

    ENGINE 185 hp 360 cu in, 5,900 cc

    ENGINE 8 cylinders; 360 cu in, 5,900 cc (4 x 3.58 in, 101.6 x 89.6 mm)
    compression rato: 8:1; max power (SAE net): 185 hp (138 kW) at 4,000 rpm
    max torque (SAE net): 275 1b ft, 38.1 kg m (373 Nm) at 2,000 rpm; 31.9 hp/l (23.4 kW/l); 5
    crankshaft bearings; valves hydraulic tappets; camshafts: 1, at centre of Vee
    1 Carter TQ 9244S downdraught 4-barrel carburettor; dual exhaust system with catalytic converter
    cooling: 25 imp pt, 30 US pt, 14.2 1.

    TRANSMISSION
    driving wheels: rear
    gearbox: Torqueflite automatic transmission, hydraulic torque converter and planetary gears with 3 ratios
    max ratio of converter at stall 1.9(), possible manual selection; ratios: 1 2.740, Il 1.550, Ill 1, rev 2.220
    lever: steering column or central
    axle ratio: 2.760
    width of rims: 5.5"; tyres: FR78 x 15

    CHASSIS
    integral with isolated front cross member
    front suspension: independent, wishbones, transverse torsion bars, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
    rear: rigid axle, semi-elliptic leafsprings, telescopic dampers.

    STEERING
    recirculating ball, servo
    turns lock to lock: 3.50.
    turning circle: 43,6 ft, 13.3 m

    BRAKES front disc (diameter 11.58 in 29.4 cm) front internal radial fins, rear drum, rear compensator, servo

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    12 V
    430 A battery
    60 A alternator
    Essex or Prestolite or Mopar transistorized ignition with electronic spark control, combustion computer with feedback carburettor controller
    4 headlamps.

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
    wheel base: 112.70 in, 286 cm
    tracks: 60 in, 152 cm front, 59.50 in, 151 cm rear
    length: 209 in, 532 cm
    width: 72.70 in, 185 cm
    height: 53.30 in, 135 cm
    ground clearance: 10.20 in, 26 cm
    weight: 3,373 1b, 1,530 kg
    weight distribution: 57% front, 43% rear
    fuel tank: 15.1 imp gal, 18 US gal, 68 1.

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