Dodge Daytona and Chrysler Laser cars: specifications and recalls
Dodge Daytona specifications, 1990-91
| Model/Spec | Shelby Z T2 | 1990 ES V-6 | IROC R/T (1991) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Price: | X | $10,995 | $18,542 |
| Bore x Stroke, in/mm: | 3.44 x 3.62/ 87.5 x 92.0 | 3.59 x 2.99/ 91.1 x 76 | 3.44 x 3.62/ 87.5 x 92.0 |
| Displacement ci/cc: | 135/2213 | 181/2972 | 135/2213 |
| Compression ratio: | X | 8.9:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Valve gear: | SOHC, 2 per cyl | SOHC, 2 per cyl | DOHC, 4 per cyl |
| Fuel System: | M EFI | M EFI | M EFI |
| HP SAE net: | 174 @ 4800 | 141 @ 5000 | 224 @ 6000 |
| Torque lb/ft SAE net: | 200 @ 3200 | 171 @ 2800 | 217 @ 2800 |
| Redline rpm: | 6000 | 6000 | |
| Curb weight (lbs): | 2812 (typical) | 3029 | 3134 |
| 0-60 mph (secs): | X | 8.9 | 6.3 |
Recalls
The latest recall information is at your local Dodge dealer. Or go to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration's web page. Here are the notices we know about:
1984: Hood may open while in motion due to latch issues.
1985:
- A hose routed to the fuel pressure regulator may have an inadequately tightened clamp.
- Fuel leakage may occur in low temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator.
- Driver's seat frame may experience fatigue at one (front/outboard) of its four attachments.
1986:
- Battery cap vents may be obstructed. May cause gas or acid leak or eruption.
- Fuel leakage may occur in low ambient temperature operation at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator.
1987: Fuel leakage may occur in cold weather at connections of an engine compartment fuel supply hose to the pressure regulator.
1989:
- Engine valve cover gasket may dislocate, allowing oil to leak, increasing risk of fire.
- The bonded disc brake linings may seperate from the shoes (most Dodge Daytonas have already had these replaced anyway due to age).
1990:
- Air bag inflator module may have been manufactured incorrectly, bag may not inflate in crash. [Models with gray interior]
- Engine valve cover gasket may dislocate, allowing oil to leak increasing risk of fire.
1991:
- Front disc brake caliper pin may fail, reducing brake effectiveness; Mismatched parking brake cable may allow car to roll.
- Incorrect tire pressure placard installed on some vehicles.
- Mismatched parking brake cable lengths to the rear wheels reduces braking ability of one of the rear wheels, in violation of FMVSS 105.
- The owner's manual incorrectly states that the front passenger door cannot be opened from the inside if the door is locked until the lock control handle has been pulled up.
1992:
- Steering column shaft bolt may fail, resulting in loss of steering control.
- The welding attachments of the front frame rails to the floor pan shhet metal may not be properly welded.
1993: The welding attachments of the front frame rails to the floor pan sheet metal may not be properly welded.
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