Dodge 600
| Dodge 600 | |
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1984 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dodge (Chrysler) |
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| Production | 1982–1988 |
| Assembly |
Jefferson Avenue Assembly, Detroit, Michigan St. Louis, Missouri (2-door coupe and convertible) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan (1983-88) 2-door coupe (1984-86) 2-door convertible (1984-86) |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform |
E-body (sedan) K-body (convertible and coupe) |
| Related |
Chrysler E-Class Chrysler New Yorker Plymouth Caravelle |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed A520 manual 5-speed A525 manual 3-speed A413 automatic 3-speed A470 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in (2,624 mm) |
| Length | 185.2 in (4,704 mm) |
| Width | 68.0 in (1,727 mm) |
| Height | 53.1 in (1,349 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Dodge 400 |
| Successor |
Dodge Spirit (Canada) Dodge Dynasty (United States) |
The Dodge 600 is a luxury car that was built by Dodge. It was introduced in 1982, as a 1983 model, as a small mid-size car on the Chrysler E platform and was discontinued after the 1988 model year. It was Chrysler's answer to the GM A-body, whereas the M-body Dodge Diplomat would compete with full-size cars. It replaced the 400. (Dodge 600 coupes and convertibles were, essentially, rebadged 400s.) Like the preceding 400, it was positioned between the Aries and Diplomat.
The 600 was intended to be Dodge's answer to the European sedans of the day. Its numerical name and rear-end styling was designed to evoke thoughts of Mercedes-Benz models, however it fell more in line with North American contemporaries such as the Chevrolet Celebrity, Pontiac 6000 and the Ford Fairmont (the 600 actually resembled the Dodge Mirada more than any European car). It debuted as a four-door sedan, available in two trims: Base and ES ("Euro Sport"). Power was provided by Chrysler's 2.2 L 4-cylinder engine, with the Mitsubishi-built 2.6 L 4-cylinder available as an option.
1984–1985 Dodge 600 coupe
1986 Dodge 600 convertible
1988 Dodge 600 sedan
Rear of 1986-1988 600 SE sedan
Sales of the 600 nearly doubled in its second year. This was in large part due to the addition of the former 400's coupe and convertible body styles to the 600's range (which continued to stay on the K platform). Like most midrange-to-upscale K-car derivatives, digital dashboards and the Electronic Voice Alert were options.
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