Chrysler launches production of the 2013 Dodge Dart at its Belvidere plant

Chrysler has launched the production of the 2013 Dodge Dart at its Belvidere Assembly Plant.

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“The first vehicle off the line was a red Dodge Dart Rallye with a black and red interior, powered by a 1.4-liter engine with manual transmission. Optional features included a rear camera and sunroof,” Chrysler said in a statement.

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Congrats to those of you that waited this long for the Dart to finally hit a dealership near you.

Refresher: Power for the 2013 Dodge Dart comes from a 2.0 liter Tigershark engine, a 16-valve 160-hp MultiAir turbo unit and a new 16-valve 2.4 liter Tigershark MultAir 4-cylinder making 184-hp. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual dry clutch (DDCT) automatic. Prices start at $15,995.

– By: Omar Rana