The Dodgeolgist Presents Carl's 2.5 Neon - Shelby DOHC Turbo III 16 Valve Intercooled Shelby Lancer
The Dodge Lancer was re-introduced in 1985 as a mid-sized 5-door hatchback. It was a clone to the Chrysler LeBaron GTS and was based on the Chrysler H platform, a stretched version of the Chrysler K platform. The Lancer eventually slotted between the Aries and the 600. All Lancers were built in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Production ended on April 7, 1989, replaced by the Spirit.
Lancer Shelby Not to be confused with the 1987 Shelby Lancer is the 1988 to 1989 Lancer Shelby. This was a factory appearance and handling package and included upgraded sway bars, shorter springs, and quicker steering along with an assortment of comfort and convenience features.
The intercooled Turbo II engine with the manual transmission provided 175 hp (130 kW) and a flat torque curve. The automatic made do with the 146 hp Turbo I.
The Shelby Lancer was a limited-production sports sedan based on the Dodge Lancer. Offered by Shelby for 1987 only, the Shelby Lancer was intended to be an American counterpart to such European sedans as the BMW 3-Series and Peugeot 405. It was well-equipped inside with many amenities not offered on the normal Lancer, including a special 10-speaker Pioneer audio system.
Power came from Shelby's Turbo II 2.2 L I4, with 175 hp (130 kW) and 175 ft.lbf (237 Nm). Weight was over 3,000 lb (1,360 kg), so performance was not as good as the Shelby GLHS with a 7.2 s run to 60 mph.
Special wheels and blacked-out trim called attention to the Shelby graphics on the lower body. 800 Shelby Lancers were made, split roughly evenly between 5-speed manual and automatic/leather cars. Dodge carried on the car with the 1988 and 1989 Lancer Shelby, which is not to be confused with the true Shelby car.
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