Dodge Shadow

Dodge Shadow

Overview
Manufacturer	Chrysler Corporation
Also called	Chrysler ES Chrysler Shadow Plymouth Sundance
Production	1986–1994
Model years	1987-1994
Assembly	United States: Sterling Heights, Michigan (Sterling Heights Assembly) Mexico: Toluca, Mexico State (Toluca Car Assembly)
Body and chassis
Class	C-segment
Body style	2-door convertible (Shadow only) 3/5-door hatchback
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Chrysler P platform
Related	Shelby CSX
Powertrain
Engine	2.2 L K I4 (gasoline) 2.2 L Turbo I I4 (turbocharged gasoline) 2.2 L Turbo IV I4 (turbocharged gasoline) 2.5 L K I4 (gasoline) 2.5 L Turbo I I4 (turbocharged gasoline) 3.0 L 6G72 V6 (gasoline)
Transmission	3-speed A413 automatic 4-speed A604 automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	97.0 in (2,464 mm) (1987-1992) 97.2 in (2,469 mm) (1993-1994)
Length	171.9 in (4,366 mm) (1987-1989) 171.7 in (4,361 mm) (1990-1992) 171.9 in (4,366 mm) (1993-1994)
Width	67.3 in (1,709 mm)
Height	52.7 in (1,339 mm) (1987–1989) 52.6 in (1,336 mm) (1990) 52.7 in (1,339 mm) (1991–1993) 53.1 in (1,349 mm) (1994)
Curb weight	2,608 lb (1,183 kg) (3-door) 2,643 lb (1,199 kg) (5-door)
Chronology
Predecessor	Dodge Charger / Plymouth Turismo Dodge Omni / Plymouth Horizon Renault Alliance
Successor	Dodge / Plymouth Neon

The Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance are economical 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks that were introduced for the 1987 model year. For 1991, a 2-door convertible variant was added to the Shadow lineup; but not the Sundance lineup. The 3-door hatchback model replaced the Dodge Charger (L-body) model, while the 5-door hatchback model replaced the Dodge Omni model; of their respective marque. With the 1987 acquisition of American Motors by Chrysler from Renault, the Shadow/Sundance also replaced the American Motors-built Renault Alliance sedan and convertible, marking the official withdrawal of Renault from the United States and Canadian markets.

The first vehicle rolled out of Sterling Heights Assembly on August 25, 1986. In late 1988, production of the Mexican market version called the Chrysler Shadow began at Toluca Car Assembly. The Shadow/Sundance was also sold in Europe from 1988 to 1991 as the Chrysler ES. Production ended on March 9, 1994, with the Shadow/Sundance being replaced by the Chrysler Neon.

The Shadow/Sundance employed a variant of the K-car platform, the P-body, which was based on a combination of the Dodge Daytona's suspension (alongside some of its interior styling cues) with a shortened version of the Dodge Lancer's body. While they appeared to have a trunk, it was actually a hatchback. Chrysler considered this a special feature and advertising literature referred to it as "hidden hatchback versatility". The relatively large storage capacity of these vehicles was a major selling point for the company. The Peugeot 309 which had been developed to replace the European Chrysler Horizon used a similar layout.

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