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Every year, we drive Chrysler's beautifully

engineered and thoughtfully constructed LH cars--the Dodge Intrepid, Eagle

Vision and Chrysler Concorde--and every year, we...

1997 Dodge Intrepid Review Summary & Specs

Base Sedan
Still outstanding as changes loom.

Summary & Specs

reviewed by New Car Test Drive

Now that the LH has been in the marketplace for more than four years,

we're somewhat torn. On the one hand, we love this car. On the other, even

though we hotly anticipate innovations--and the LH cars are headed for

a truly head-turning redesign for 1998--we almost hate to see Chrysler

tampering with such a wonderfully-crafted car.

On the other hand, with updates on the near-horizon, this is a good

time to cut an extra good deal on the current Intrepid. We find it hard

to imagine anyone being disappointed with this car.

Specs

Vehicle Category Fullsize Cars
Editor Kevin Ransom
Model Lineup
Engines (standard) 3.3-liter ohv V6
Transmissions (standard) 4-speed automatic
Engines (optional) 214-hp 3.5-liter sohc 24v V6
Transmissions (optional) 4-speed AutoStick automatic
Safety Equipment (standard) Dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In Newark, DE; Bramalea, Ont., Canada
Manufacturer Phone 1-800-4A-DODGE
Manufacturer URL www.4adodge.com
Base Price MSRP $19,405

Specs as Tested

Model Tested MSRP Intrepid Sport
Standard Equipment (Intrepid Sport) Air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette audio, touring suspension, power windows, locks, heated power mirrors, cruise control, rear defrost, bucket seats, tilt steering, tinted glass
Destination Charge
Options as Tested (MSRP) ABS, AutoStick shifter, leather-wrapped steering wheel, message center, 8-way power driver's seat, bright platinum metallic paint
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested $21,060
Layout
Horse Power 161 @ 5300
Torque 181 @ 3200
Fuel Economy 19/27
Wheelbase 113.0
Length/Width/Height 201.8/74.4/56.3
Track Front/Rear 62.0/62.0
Turning Radius
Seating Capacity 5/6
Front Head/Hip/Leg room 38.3/56.3/42.4
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room 36.8/60.9/38.8
Trunk Volume 16.7
Payload
Towing Capacity
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight 3411
Stock Tires P225/60R-16
Brakes Front/Rear disc/drum
Fuel Capacity 18.0

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