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The Dodge Spirit ES for 1993: Improving on 1992

A high point in the sedan market is the Dodge Spirit. In 1993 Dodge rolled out an upgraded version of the Spirit with two versions: High Line and ES. Sales for the Spirit, especially the Spirit ES, were brisk during 1993 and 1994. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the Spirit for 1992 and 1993 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Mitsubishi, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 5-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Spirit.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Spirit uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The Spirit is 181.20 inches long, 68.10 inches wide, and 53.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.50 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $11,941, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1993 Spirit is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The Spirit ES received a miles-per-gallon rating of 23 - 25 in-city driving and 28 - 32 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Dodge Spirit

The 1992 model began the promise of the Dodge Spirit. The 1993 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Dodge hopes that the Spirit ES will continue to be a profitable vehicle.