Dodge Lancer

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Dodge has used the Dodge Lancer name twice (so far).

1960

The 1960 Dodge Lancer was similar to the popular Plymouth Valiant. The name was changed to Dodge Dart, the name of a previous popular model, for 1963. This Lancer used the Chrysler Slant 6 engine.

1985

The Dodge Lancer was re-introduced in the 1980s as a midsized car. It was a clone to the Chrysler LeBaron GTS and was based on the Chrysler K platform. All Lancers were built in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Production ended on April 7, 1989.

Lancer Shelby

Not to be confused with the 1987 Shelby Lancer is the 1988-1989 Lancer Shelby. This was a factory appearance and handling package and included upgraded sway bars, shorter springs, and quicker steering along with an assortment of comfort and convenience features.

The intercooled Turbo II engine with the manual transmission model provided 175 hp and a flat torque curve. The automatic made do with the 146 hp Turbo I.

Although not a limited edition, Lancer Shelbys were rare. Just 279 were produced in 1988 and 208 in 1989.