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Is the Dodge 3000GT the same as the Dodge Stealth?

Is the Dodge 3000GT the same as the Dodge Stealth?

The first American and Canadian 3000GTs were produced at the Nagoya plant in Okazaki, Japan and publicly distributed in the fall of 1990. At that same time, Dodge released the sister car of the 3000GT, the Dodge Stealth. The Dodge Stealth was mechanically identical to the 3000GT. The only differences were the body and some options.

When did Dodge stop making the Dodge Stealth?

After Dodge discontinued the Stealth in 1996, Mitsubishi continued with the 3000GT in the United States until 1999. So, while the Mitsubishi 3000GT models included the Base, SL and VR-4, the Dodge Stealth equivalent was the Base, ES, RT and RT/TT.

What kind of horsepower does a Dodge Stealth have?

Like the 3000GT, the Stealth was available in FWD or AWD configurations. Also, like the Mitsubishi, the Dodge could be found with a 3L V6 that made 164 horsepower/184 lb-ft torque, a version with 220 horsepower/201 lb-ft of torque, or a 300 horsepower twin-turbo V6 funneling its power to all four wheels.

Is the Dodge Stealth a hardtop or convertible?

In the U.S., Canada, and Europe the 3000GT models included the base, SL, VR4 and in 1995 and 1996 there was a special edition hardtop convertible, or Spyder, versions of the SL and VR4 which were only available in the US. The Dodge Stealth carried the base, R/T, and R/T TT.

The first American and Canadian 3000GTs were produced at the Nagoya plant in Okazaki, Japan and publicly distributed in the fall of 1990. At that same time, Dodge released the sister car of the 3000GT, the Dodge Stealth. The Dodge Stealth was mechanically identical to the 3000GT. The only differences were the body and some options.

Why did Mitsubishi come up with the Dodge Stealth?

Drawing in part on the marketing strategy made famous by General Motors founder Alfred P. Sloan, Mitsubishi decided the new car would be offered in multiple stages of tuning and equipment. This was especially important because Mitsubishi would be sharing the new car with its close U.S. partner, Chrysler.

In the U.S., Canada, and Europe the 3000GT models included the base, SL, VR4 and in 1995 and 1996 there was a special edition hardtop convertible, or Spyder, versions of the SL and VR4 which were only available in the US. The Dodge Stealth carried the base, R/T, and R/T TT.

When did the Dodge Stealth model come out?

The Dodge Stealth was produced for a total of six years. From 1991 to 1996, four different trims were available for potential buyers to select from. These include the Base model, ES model, RT model and RT/TT model. From 1991 to 1993, all four options were produced.

Toss in the ‘Turbo’ badge and you get the idea of what the car is all about. The Stealth R/T Turbo was powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 that could crank out 300hp at 6,000rpm and 308 pound-feet of torque, available from 2,500rpm. This power would later swell out to 320hp and 315 pound-feet of torque in later models.

What did the Dodge Stealth are / T Turbo do?

However, did you know that this feature also existed in some form in the Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo? It was powered by the vehicle’s rear differential. At speeds above 35mph, the rear axle could be deflected up to 1.5 degrees, in line with the direction of the front axle for better steering, especially around corners.

What did the Dodge Stealth rear spoiler do?

It also had an electronically-controlled suspension setup and rear spoiler that helped enhance the car’s overall handling.The Dodge took full advantage of that Japanese partnership to bring a host of revolutionary driving features to the American market.

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Ruth Doyle