Add

The Dodge Shadow Base for 1994: Improving on 1993

The Shadow Base is equipped with a Chrysler 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Chrysler 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Dodge.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The Shadow is 171.90 inches long, 67.30 inches wide, and 53.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 97.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $8,806, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1994 Shadow is a MPI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 14.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The Shadow Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 23 - 26 in-city driving and 30 - 33 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

What We Think of the Dodge Shadow

There are several reasons why the Dodge Shadow Base sold well in 1994. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Dodge, specifically a Shadow.