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Not Your Father’s Spirit - The 1992 Dodge Spirit R/T

As time has gone by several things can be said about the Dodge Spirit series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 4-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Dodge Spirit Engine Specs

The restyled Spirit R/T is equipped with a Chrysler 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 8 valves. The engine is paired with 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 Spirit has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1992 Spirit is a TBI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Spirit R/T are 68.10 inches wide by 181.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 53.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five 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 1992 (MSRP) was $11,470, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1992 Spirit gets 27 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

In 1991 and 1992 the Spirit R/T was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

We Think…

There are several reasons why the Dodge Spirit R/T sold well in 1992. 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.