Impressions of the Dodge Daytona for 1993

Several things can be said about the Dodge Daytona series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Under the Hood

The Daytona Iroc is equipped with a Mitsubishi 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Chrysler 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Dodge.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Daytona comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Daytona Iroc are 69.30 inches wide by 179.00 inches long. It sits 50.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 97.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $10,874 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1993 Daytona's exceptional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 14.00 gallons.

The 1993 Daytona gets 28 - 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 - 25 in the city. This is subpar for a hatchback car.

What We Think of the Dodge Daytona

The 1993 model year was very successful for the Dodge Daytona. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Iroc version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.