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Dodge Ram started to use the 5.7L Hemi V8 in its 2003 models. The Ram truck as it is now labeled has been the definitive Dodge truck. The V8 power is one thing that Chrysler developed exclusively for the Ram series. The investment in Jeep engines was most of the time separate from the Ram…

Dodge Durango came into the U.S. automotive scene in 1998. Dodge wanted to wait until the right vehicle came along to replace the hole left by the Ramcharger. The new Durango had the look as well as the engine power. The Durango is still in production even at a time when SUVs have slowed in…

Dodge Stratus was produced in standard sedan or coupe versions. The Stratus was revealed by Chrysler in 1995. The market for four-door vehicles was pretty crowded in the mid-1990s. One thing that Dodge has always done is find better ways to market vehicles. One way that Dodge used to win drivers over with the Stratus…

Dodge Ram started to use the famous Jeep technology in 2002. The PowerTech 4.7L engine was developed by Chrysler and used extensively in Jeep vehicles. The year was 2002 and Dodge was searching for an alternative V8 that could be used inside the Ram. What came out of the planning process was a revamped version…

Dodge Charger was introduced in 2006 with a totally new engine and newer body style. This vehicle was paired to compete again with the newly launched Mustang. Fans of these cars got to relive the excitement that was first created by this vehicle series in the 1960s. The new reissued Charger had the LH base…

Dodge Caravan is the smaller version of the Grand Caravan. The shorter wheel base and smaller engine is a dead giveaway how to tell each vehicle apart. What you’ll find here is the third and fourth generations of the Caravan engines. These were manufactured between 1996 and 2007. This 11-year stretch is one of the…

Dodge Dakota premiered for Chrysler in 1987 as a medium sized pickup. It was created to be direct competition to the S10 from Chevy and the Ranger from Ford. This mid-size vehicle was offered as an alternative in the Dodge line to the much larger trucks. A 3.9L Magnum V6 engine was put inside of…

Dodge Avenger was created shortly after the Daytona was retired. Dodge had success with two-door coupes and wanted this trend to continue. The Avenger rolled off the assembly line in 1995. This vehicle remained untouched or modified for five years. The full support of the buying public convinced Chrysler that the Avenger needed no type…

Dodge Stealth was built for looks, power and performance in the early 1990s. Chrysler wanted to get a piece of the performance car market and it did so with the Stealth. The 3.0L v6 was selected to take the Stealth and make it a household name. The buying public responded and this Dodge model achieved…

Dodge Dynasty was first produced in the year 1987. The sole reason for its creation was to be a permanent replacement for smaller Dodge vehicles like the 600 that were not sold as luxury models. Dodge has always been the benchmark for a luxury automobile and this change to the Dynasty was permanent. About 6…