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Data on the 1991 Dodge Colt Base

It is common to find buyers of the Dodge Colt enthusiastic about their purchase. The Colt has been one of the premier vehicles of the Dodge line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1991 model is no exception. The Dodge Colt falls into the hatchback for the family category. The Colt inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Dodges year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Dodge Colt Engine Specs

The restyled Colt Base is equipped with a Mitsubishi 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The engine is paired with a Mitsubishi 3-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Dodge.

The Colt uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1991 Colt is a traditional MPI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Colt Base are 65.70 inches wide by 158.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 52.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 93.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

A powertrain warranty is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Dodge Colt. This is standard for the price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $7,067 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1991 Colt gets 36 miles/gallon on the highway and only 31 in the city. This is exceptional for a hatchback car.

In 1990 and 1991 the Colt Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

The 1991 model year was telling year for the Dodge Colt. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..