The Dodge Shadow ES for 1991
Posted: July 9, 2009 in 1991, Dodge, Shadow | Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Dodge Shadow, ES, United States marketThe restyled Shadow ES is equipped with a Chrysler 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 8 valves. The engine is paired with a Chrysler 3-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 has 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.
Shadow ES Statistics
The dimensions of the Shadow ES are 67.30 inches wide by 171.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 97.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Shadow is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was $9,003, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Shadow is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.00 gallons.
The Shadow ES received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty three in-city driving and thirty when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 1991 model year was unsuccessful for the Dodge Shadow. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the ES version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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