Dodge Stratus

Dodge Stratus
Overview
Manufacturer	Chrysler Corporation DaimlerChrysler Mitsubishi Motors (coupes only)
Also called	Chrysler Stratus (Europe)
Production	December 1994–2006 (sedan) 2000–2005 (coupe) 1994–1999 (Canada)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Dodge Spirit & Dodge Dynasty (sedan) Dodge Avenger (coupé) Dodge 2000GTX
Successor	Dodge Avenger (sedan) Chrysler Sebring (Europe) Dodge Challenger (coupe)

Second generation
2001-2003 Dodge Stratus sedan
Overview
Production	2000–2006 (Sedan) 2000–2005 (Coupé)
Assembly	United States: Sterling Heights, Michigan (Sterling Heights Assembly) (sedan) United States: Normal, Illinois (Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America) (Coupé)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door coupé
Platform	Sedan:Chrysler JR platform Coupé:Chrysler ST-22 platform
Related	Sedan: Chrysler Sebring sedan Volga Siber Coupé: Chrysler Sebring coupé Mitsubishi Eclipse
Powertrain
Engine	2.4 L EDZ I4 (gasoline) 2.4 L 4G64 I4 (gasoline) 2.4 L EDV/EDT I4 (TURBO gasoline) 2.7 L EER V6 (gasoline) 3.0 L 6G72 V6 (gasoline)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed F4A42/F4A51 automatic 4-speed Ultradrive 41TE automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Sedan: 108.0 in (2,743 mm) Coupé: 103.7 in (2,634 mm)
Length	Sedan: 191.2 in (4,856 mm) Coupé: 190.9 in (4,849 mm)
Width	2003–06 Sedan: 70.6 in (1,793 mm) 2001–02 Sedan: 71.9 in (1,826 mm) Coupé: 70.3 in (1,786 mm)
Height	Sedan: 54.9 in (1,394 mm) 2003–06 R/T Sedan: 54.4 in (1,382 mm) 2003–05 Coupé: 53.9 in (1,369 mm) 2001–02 Coupé: 53.7 in (1,364 mm)

The Dodge Stratus is a mid-size car that was introduced by Dodge in February 1995, and was based on the 4-door sedan Chrysler JA platform. The Stratus, Plymouth Breeze, and Chrysler Cirrus were all on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1996 and 1997. It received critical acclaim at launch, but ratings fell over time. An updated version of the Stratus was introduced for 2001, with the Cirrus being renamed as the Chrysler Sebring, and a coupé model was also added to the range. However, production ended at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in early 2006 which had built 1,308,123 Stratus and Sebrings since 2000. The Dodge Avenger replaced the Stratus nameplate in early 2007 for the 2008 model year.

After the discontinuation of the Stratus sedan in 2006, the assembly line and tooling were sold to the Russian concern, GAZ, which manufactured 9,000 examples of a very slightly modified Stratus from 2008 through 2010 called the Volga Siber.

The Dodge Stratus was the middle entry of the Chrysler JA platform (with the Cirrus being the higher-end model and the Breeze being the lower-end model). The three cars differed only in the front fascia, rear bumper, taillights, and wheels. The interiors also had little variation between the three models; being almost identical, save for the name on the steering wheel, and a few available options. The Stratus directly replaced the high-volume Spirit (United States only)

In Mexico, since 1996 to 2000 the Stratus R/T came in a turbocharged version (also the Cirrus). The Stratus R/T's turbocharged EDZ 2.4L engine went through some improvements in 1996 when power was increased to 168 hp's @2,200. All 2.4L turbo engines was only for the Mexican market.