Dodge Dart R/T Delayed, SRT4 Confirmed
As the all-new Dodge Dart starts to hit American showrooms, the anticipated R/T model that was originally scheduled to make an appearance by September, will be delayed until early next year.
Powered by a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder, the Dodge Dart R/T boasts 184-hp and 171 lb-ft of torque compared to the available 2.0-liter with 160-hp and 148 lb-ft of torque or the 1.4-liter turbo-four with 160-hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. On the outside, the R/T also features a unique black front fascia, hyper-black grille, and 18-inch wheels. The interior meanwhile gets perforated Nappa leather with a 10-way adjustable power driver’s seat.
Nonetheless, Dart enthusiasts anxiously awaiting the R/T model will have to wait just a bit longer, which may cause them to rethink if waiting longer for the SRT-4 performance version will be worth it. The American automaker is currently developing the Dart SRT-4, which could boast up to 300-hp under the hood. Dodge has already eked out 285-hp from its 2.4-liter, so expecting a figure in that range wouldn’t be a long shot. The major questions will be whether or not an all-wheel drive will find its way to the SRT-4 model and what the pricing of the Dart SRT-4 will come in at. Would $30,000 be too extreme for a Dart?
[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I am waiting for a Dodge Dart R/T, that was promised in the ads that first came out in 2012. I have notified the Chrysler/Dodge dealerships from Florida to New York and they all try and sell me anything but a Dodge Dart R/T...........What is wrong with Chrysler dealerships? What do they not understand that people want the Dodge Dart R/T? Now I know why I bought a 2013 KIA Forte. In 2015 I plan to buy another car. I wonder if it will be a 2015 Kia Forte or a Dodge Dart R/T. If there are no Dodge Dart R/T's on the market then, well Kia Forte here I come.
My Kia Forte runs like a Dodge Dart wish it could. I have gotten 45 miles to the gallon while rolling down the highway. I always get 26 mpg going thru town. It has gotten where I only have to fill up 2 times a month. I wonder if Dart is like that. I expect the R/T not to be like that,but that is what I want! A DODGE DART R/T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!