Dodge Daytona

Dodge Daytona
1991 Dodge Daytona C/S
Overview
ManufacturerDodge (Chrysler)
Also calledChrysler Laser
Chrysler Daytona
Chrysler GS
ProductionOctober 1983–February 1993
Model years1984–1993
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style3-door hatchback
LayoutFF layout
PlatformG-body
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase1987–89: 97.0 in (2,464 mm)
1990–93: 97.2 in (2,469 mm)
Length1987–1991: 179.2 in (4,552 mm)
1990–93 ES & IROC: 179.8 in (4,567 mm)
1992–93 Base: 179.0 in (4,547 mm)
Width69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Height1987–89: 50.1 in (1,273 mm)
1990–93: 50.3 in (1,278 mm)
1990–91 IROC & 1992–93 IROC R/T: 50.6 in (1,285 mm)
1992–93 IROC: 50.4 in (1,280 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorDodge Challenger
SuccessorDodge Avenger
Plymouth Laser
Chrysler LeBaron coupe (for Chrysler Laser)

The Dodge Daytona is an automobile which was produced by the Chrysler Corporation under their Dodge division from 1984 until 1993. It was a front-wheel drive hatchback based on the Chrysler G platform, which was derived from the Chrysler K platform. The Chrysler Laser was an upscale rebadged version of the Daytona. The Daytona was restyled for 1987, and again for 1992. It replaced the Mitsubishi Galant-based Challenger, and slotted between the Charger and the Conquest. The Daytona was replaced by the 1995 Dodge Avenger, which was built by Mitsubishi Motors. The Daytona derives its name mainly from the Dodge Charger Daytona, which itself was named after the Daytona 500 race in Daytona Beach, Florida.