1991 Dodge Spirit

Sedan

2.2L 135Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Turbocharged

Manual

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Clear

Gasoline

This was my semi-daily driver (bought with 79,000 on the odometer) until smoke started rolling out the tail pipe and left me sit. I diagnosed it as a blown turbo. I parked it in my garage, then when I moved and did not have the storage, I parked it on my grandfather's farm and it has sat there for the last 6 years. I am moving across the country and can't take it with me! This was one of the most fun (and fastest) cars I ever drove! It fired and ran when I drove it from the garage on to the tow dolly and then from the tow dolly to the parking spot. With some TLC this could be one heck of a fun project! A tractor is available to help pull it out of the field if necessary. On Mar-08-16 at 17:57:36 PST, seller added the following information: This is a RARE 1 of 774 red, 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T's! In 1991, Dodge introduced the Spirit R/T, featuring a version of the 2.2 L engine with a 16-valve DOHC head designed by Lotus, who won a design competition against Maserati and Hans Hermann. Fed by a Garrett intercooled turbocharger, the Turbo III engine produced 224 hp (167 kW; 227 PS) and 217 lb·ft (294 N·m). The R/T also featured unique interior and exterior trims. The only transmission was a heavy-duty A568 5-speed manual transmission built by Chrysler's New Process Gear division, with a gearset supplied by Getrag. Heavy-duty vented four wheel disc brakes were standard equipment, with optional anti-lock brakes. Color-keyed 15-inch alloy wheels were standard, with P205/60R15 tires.At the time, the R/T was advertised as "the fastest sedan made in America", and one of the quickest performance sedans under $40,000, with Chrysler placing its performance above the BMW M5. It could reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.8 seconds, according to Car and Driver, making it one of the quickest front wheel drive cars ever offered in the American market. It was chosen as Motor Trend magazine's "Domestic Sport Sedan of the Year", beating the Ford Taurus SHO for 1991 and 1992.All R/Ts were built in Mexico. A total of 1,208 were sold in the U.S. in 1991 — 774 in red and 434 in white. An additional 191 were sold in the U.S. in 1992 — 92 red, 68 white, and 31 silver. The only discernible changes for 1992 were a lower first gear ratio for reduced turbo lag, woodgrain dashboard trim as used on the Chrysler LeBaron sedan, blacked out upper and lower grille inserts, clear rather than amber lenses for the front parking and turn signal lights, and a speedometer calibrated to 150 mph (240 km/h) rather than 120 mph (190 km/h). This was my semi-daily driver (bought with 79,000 on the odometer) until smoke started rolling out the tail pipe and left me sit. I diagnosed it as a blown turbo (did not receive confirmation on why it was smoking, that's just my diagnosis from my knowledge and experience with turbo vehicles). I parked it in my garage with intentions of rebuilding it, then when I moved and did not have the storage, I parked it on my grandfather's farm and it has sat there for the last 6 years. I am moving across the country and my hopes of rebuilding this car (one day) are over. I can't take it with me! This was one of the most fun (and fastest) cars I ever drove! If given some TLC, you could experience the power that made it one of the most perfect sleepers EVER! It fired and ran when I drove it from the garage on to the tow dolly and then from the tow dolly to the parking spot. That's the last it ran, I have not tried to start it recently. To be safe, I would want to drain fuel and oil, throw in a fresh battery and I simply don't have the time to try all of that, sorry!) The tires are flat, but a tractor is available to help pull it out of the field if necessary. ** I hope to have under the hood pics up late Wednesday! ** ** This vehicle is listed For Sale locally. Seller reserves the right to end auction early if bought locally before end of scheduled auction time. **