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Dodge Shadow
Manufacturer	Chrysler Corporation
Also called	Plymouth Sundance Chrysler Coupé ES
Production	1987-1994
Assembly	Sterling Heights, Michigan Toluca, Mexico
Predecessor	Dodge Charger Dodge Omni
Successor	Dodge Neon
Class	Compact
Body style	2-door convertible 2-door coupe 4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Chrysler P platform
Engine	2.2 L K I4 2.2 L Turbo I I4 2.2 L Turbo IV I4 2.5 L K I4 2.5 L Turbo I4 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed A413 automatic 4-speed A604 automatic
Wheelbase	97.2 in
Length	171.9 in
Width	67.3 in
Height	53.1 in
Curb weight	2,608 lb (2-door) 2,643 lb (4-door)
Related	Plymouth Duster Shelby CSX
Similar	Chevrolet Cavalier Mazda 323 Nissan Sentra

In 1987, the Chrysler Corporation introduced two new compact cars, the Dodge Shadow and the Plymouth Sundance (which turned in similar sales figures), intended to replace the Dodge Charger and Plymouth Turismo, respectively. They were built in Sterling Heights, Michigan and Toluca, Mexico. The first car rolled off the assembly line on August 25, 1986.

Both 2-door and 4-door models were built using a variant of the venerable K-car platform, known as the P-body, which was based on a combination of the Dodge Daytona's suspension with a shortened version of the Dodge Lancer's body. While they looked like regular sedans and coupes, they were actually hatchbacks. Chrysler considered this a special feature: "Hidden hatchback versatility." The relatively large storage capacity of these vehicles was one major selling point.

Because the Shadow and Sundance were based on a larger sedan with a sporty car's suspension, they offered a combination of comfortable and traditional seating with credible cornering. The Shadow was tuned for a firmer ride and better cornering, while the Sundance, identifiable by its chrome (or painted, in the case of the sporty Duster model) eggcrate grille, was tuned for more comfort, though the difference was not radical. Higher performance engines came with higher performance suspensions.

Of particular interest to collectors and performance enthusiasts is the Shelby CSX, a variant which boasted a turbocharged 2.2 L engine, pushing out 174 hp which could easily out-accelerate many muscle cars and contemporary sports cars of the time. A version without the intercooler, rated at 150 hp, was sold to Thrifty as the CSX-T. All CSXs were originally Shadows sent to Carroll Shelby for modification, who was working with Chrysler at the time.

A convertible version of the Shadow (the Sundance did not receive the convertible) debuted in 1991, the same year that Chrysler introduced stripped-down, budget-priced "America" models of the coupes and sedans. At the time, the Shadow and Sundance were the least-expensive cars on the market with a standard driver's side airbag, which had been made standard on all domestic Chrysler cars in 1990 (excluding trucks and imported cars). While based on a platform which was new in the late 1980s, their styling, utility, reliable powertrains, and trim levels made them popular until they were discontinued. However, like the Ford Escort and the Chevrolet Cavalier, they failed to make a profit.

Plymouth revived the Duster name for the performance V6 version of the Plymouth Sundance from 1992 through the end of Sundance production in 1994.

Production ended on March 9, 1994. The Shadow and Sundance were replaced by the Dodge/Plymouth Neon.

Contents 1 Engines 2 Options 3 See Also 4 External links

The Shadow and Sundance offered a variety of four cylinder engines, all either of 2.2 or 2.5 L, some turbocharged. Naturally aspirated versions were, except in Mexico, fuel injected. The engines were tuned for torque rather than horsepower, resulting in numbers that appear to be reversed from the Honda Civic - for example, 93 hp and 122 ft·lbs of torque from the base 2.2 L engine. A Mitsubishi-built 3.0 L V6 was added later, which led to the demise of the turbo option. All were available with a five-speed manual transmission on turbo and V6 models) and a three-speed automatic based on the venerable TorqueFlite. In 1990, the manual transmission was modified to make shifting into reverse easier; a number of other incremental improvements were also made. In 1994, a motorized seat belt was added to the passenger's side.

Shadows and Sundances came with the following engines, although not all engines were available each year:

• 2.2 L I4 - 93 hp and 122 ft·lbf of torque
• 2.5 L I4 - 100 hp and 135 ft·lbf of torque
• 2.2 L turbocharged I4 - 146 hp and 170 ft·lbf of torque
• 2.2 L turbocharged I4 - 175 hp and 175 ft·ibf of torque (Shelby T2)(87 CSX)
• 2.2 L turbocharged I4 - 174 hp and 210 ft·lbf of torque (CSX-VNT)
• 2.5 L turbocharged I4 - 150 hp and 185 ft·lbf of torque
• 2.5 L turbocharged I4 - 152 hp and 210 ft·lbf of torque (High Torque ECU 91 only)
• 3.0 L V6 - 141 hp and 171 ft·lbf of torque

(Source - http://www.xmission.com/~dempsey/shelby/sheldodg.htm & http://www.allpar.com/mopar/22.html)

Features varied with years, but some features included Power windows, Power mirrors, Power door locks, cruise control, tilt wheel, Variable intermittent delay wipers (over the standard two speed LO/HI only wipers), Overhead console with map lights and Compass/Temperature display, Upgraded "highline" instrument cluster with tachometer, "light package" that added lighting in the trunk, glove box, underhood mounted light and rear door dome light switches (4 door models), remote trunk release, rear defroster, Fog lights, mag wheels, convertible top, infinity sound system and power driver side seat to name a few. When fully loaded the Shadow/Sundance was a fun fast car with all the features of modern cars.

In 1993 a low pressure Bendix-4 ABS was available.

Starting in 1990, Driver side airbags were standard, giving the Shadow a remarkable crash test rating for a car its size at the time: 4 star driver, 5 star passenger according to 1993 tests.

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• Allpar Shadow/Sundance section - Dodge Shadow/Plymouth Sundance and Shelby CSX site
• Turbo Mopar Forums - Theses forums cover all the turbo engines for the Dodge Shadow and other platforms of these years from performance to general repair questions.

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