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The Dodge Spirit Base for 1994: Improving on 1993

The Spirit Base is equipped with a Mitsubishi 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Chrysler 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Dodge.

The Spirit 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.

Spirit Base Statistics

The dimensions of the Spirit Base are 68.10 inches wide by 181.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 103.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Spirit is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $13,649, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1994 Spirit is a traditional SFI, 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 16.10 gallons.

The 1994 Spirit gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Dodge Spirit 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 Spirit.