The Dodge Spirit ES for 1993
Posted: August 5, 2009 in 1993, Dodge, Spirit | Tags: 4-Door, Dodge Spirit, ES, Sedan, United States marketThe restyled Spirit ES is equipped with a Mitsubishi 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The engine is paired with a Chrysler 4-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.
Vehicle 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 standard warranty period for the Spirit is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $11,941, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1993 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 16.00 gallons.
The 1993 Spirit gets 28 - 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 - 25 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
We Think…
There are several reasons why the Dodge Spirit ES sold well in 1993. 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.