In the swinger 340 a threespeed manual and front disc brakes became standard. The changes to the dodge dart swinger through the remainder of the production were mainly minor cosmetic alterations and modifications to stay inline with increasing federal and state safety regulations. Check out this article on a 1971 dodge demon 340 with a mopar dodge 360 crate. Dart demon by xynphix on deviantart dodge dart demon, comic book style. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Dodge carried the demon name into 1972, again with optional 340 fourbarrel v8. The demon was the top of the line abody from the valiant family and. Find 1970 to 1977 dodge demons for sale on oodle classifieds. The new 71 dodge demon was available in two different models. Rear view mirror 1972 dodge demon 340 classic cars. The metal demon and 340 fender emblems replaced the decals of 1971, and the dodge decklid nameplate was redesigned and a dart emblem was added for 1972. Unfollow 1970 dodge demon dart to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Dodge dart demon, a 2door fastback coupe variant of the 19711972 dodge dart. It has a nom 340 v8 with a 4speed manual transmission and its color combination is said to be rare. The dodge dart is a line of automobiles marketed by dodge from the 1959 to 1976 model years in north america, with production extended to later years in various other markets the dart name originally appeared on a 1956 chrysler show car featuring a streamlined body designed by the italian coachbuilder carrozzeria ghia that was later modified and renamed the dart diablo. A real dodge demon from 1972 with 340 v8 engine is looking for a new owner. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The very popular camrao a favorite for car collectors. Correct numbers matching heavy duty 727 torqueflite automatic transmission, completely rebuilt.
Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1971 dodge demon classics for sale near you. The compact demon is surprisingly practical, too, with a spacious trunk thats nicely finished and includes a full size spare. It doesnt take long for car guys to put two and two together. The duster had been the smash hit of 1970, and dodge wanted in on the action. Learn about the complete history of muscle cars, from the classic period in the 1960s to today. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified their automobile lines with high performance vehicles which came to be known as muscle. If i were to start describing a car that was a performance variant of an otherwise mundane car that left the factory in sporty colors and some of the best looking plaid covered seats around, youd probably think i was talking about a volkswagen or possibly a bmw.
The heart of the demons success was a 340 cubic inch v8, which in the relatively lightweight body made for some impressive performance. Very nice glass and interior,rust free i have the build sheet. Tail stop reverse turn signal lamp lenses for 197374 dodge dart. Those individuals looking for something a bit more potent opted for the demon 340, the model that took the place of the dodge swinger 340 that year. Numbers matching high performance 340 cubic inch stock engine, completely rebuilt. So its clear mopar understated the facts by 45 horsepower and 28 lbft. With a name like demon, its only fair that this coupe has a dark and sinister look. Nice blackinterioralong with great looking body panels and paint. The first dodge demon was essentially a 1971 plymouth duster with dodge styling. The sizzler had sporty looks in an economical package. Download high quality dodge demon 340 1972 blueprint 3d model in the format you need. The demon sizzler code a59 had the hood scoops and sport stripes, but was not available with the 340, just the base engines. Chrysler may have intended their compact fleet to be inexpensive grocery getters but, thanks to their smaller proportions and relatively light weight, the hot rodding possibilities just couldnt be ignored. Mpc originally offered a 1971 dodge demon kit back when the real car was new.
The results was surprising and not surprising at the same time. Decked to the nines in almost completely original equipment, this demon was a pure joy to. Because of this, seeing a true dodge dart demon 340, be it a 1971 or a 1972 model, is becoming rarer and rarer by the day. Dodges demons by david zatz on january, 2017 at 12. Hcode numbers matching original engine and original 727 auto transmission. After a twoyear fight, dodge changed the name of the car in 1973, offering the dart sport and dart sport 340 instead of the demon and demon 340. All our 3d models was created on real car base and maximally close to the original. Although the changed model name appeased angry religious groups, it didnt increase the cars popularity and the dart sport line only ran for three more years. But the following year the swinger 340 was gone, replaced by the demon, which was essentially a. Dodge demon concept car, first shown in 2007 a highly modified variant of the 2door coupe 20172018 dodge challenger. For sale 1971 dodge demon 340 for a bodies only mopar forum. Dodge demon resources home of classic and modern dodge. This or that shifts into a different gear this week with a couple of spritely smallblock performance cars from the early seventies. And beneath the massive hood scoop is a 340 v8 that has been built for serious power with the addition of methanol injection and a turbocharger.
The demon name was also used to replace the popular swinger 340 as the dodge demon 340. On factory claims of 275 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 340 lbft 3,200 rpm, we got 320 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 368 lbft at 3,500 rpm. Mopar script spark plug wire set for 197072 plymouth duster scamp valiant and dodge dart demon with 318340 engines more info. The base demon came with either a 198cui slantsix or a 318cui v8 engine. The end result was the mostpowerful muscle car ever produced by dodge. The challenger srt demon was a limited production hot rod powered by a 840 horsepower supercharged hemi engine. Period correct 340 with original matching number transmission.
To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Dodge revised front and rear styling on the dart for 1970, and the base 170 v8 was replaced by a larger 198cid unit. Dodge muscle cars the original 1971 dodge demon 340 in factory hemi orange dodge. The top of the line model was the demon 340 2door coupe. Unfollow mopar dodge demon 340 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This was the last 1971 demon 340 gss six pack built and has a very interesting history. Performance minded buyers went for the demon 340, the spiritual successor to the dodge dart gts. Unfortunately, the tooling was converted into the 75 dart sport kit long ago making the 71 demon a rare and highly desirable kit. This 1971 dodge dart demon 340 fastback coupe is described as a show driver with just under 92k miles on the clock. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box.
A three speed fully synchronized floor shift was standard, along with the rallye instrument cluster, heavyduty suspension, e70x14 rubber, stripes, and dual exhausts. Demons and dusters have great proportions, and with the right components. It replaced the 1970 swinger 340 which was also geared towards cheap performance. Dodge demon to get 840 horsepower detroit free press. The interior was replaced with all new white, with new headliner, dash pad, carpet, center console, door panels, etc. By creating this email alert, you agree to our terms and. Dodge dart and plymouth duster muscle car color history. Dodge challenger srt demon to get a mindblowing 840 horsepower. Steve statham is the author of the mbi muscle car books camaro and pontiac. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. And beneath the massive hood scoop is a 340 v8 that has been built for serious power with the. The swinger 340, darts performance model, was replaced by the demon 340 with optional hood scoops and blackout hood treatment. The 1970 plymouth duster, a valiant that had been restyled from the front door to the rear bumper, was a massive success and dodge immediately insisted on getting their own version.
The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers. Plymouth rolled out a new, compact, fastback named duster in 1970. Dodge dart and plymouth duster muscle car color history steve statham on. The demon 340 was a highperformance option that came equipped with a 340cid v8 engine, a floormounted threespeed manual transmission, performance bodyside and rear deck panel tape stripes, and a rallye suspension. And with fouronthefloor to control it all, it truly makes for a wicked demon. The demon 340 featured chryslers strong 340 small block rated at 275 bhp. With 69,861 base demons and 10,098 demon 340s built, it accounted for 32 percent of dartseries sales. Lucky for us, we ran into the 71 demon 340 you see pictured here at a recent kbpi radio event at bandimere speedway in colorado. The creation of a new dodge challenger srt demon brings up different memories for different people. Good thing my 14yearold and soeagertodrive grandson didnt know about englands young driver program or he might have moved across the pond years ago.
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