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modern automobile assembly finish and function. If they fail pla_yer and luxury steering wheel.
plants with advanced manufac- to make the grade, they are E. Aries SE two-door sedan in Pearl
White
turing techniques like auto- not released for sale or delivery.
SOME OFTHE ITEMS PICTURED ON V£HICLES IN THIS CATALOG ARE EXTRA COST OPTIONS.
Dodge Aries K ...
quality engineered
to meet the needs of a
fuel-conscious America.
mileage makers. priced Omni for '81*... with a specially dt?mJ,n)( upoo !opmi lh':l'htr :.ad lnp kr!)::h lot'TuJ1 L1~h;.. ,1\ mo'Oi:C '>n!l
proh;all1\ llcioo.l'tr :l.;..n ho)llru.~o i'IIJ'I'S
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024 ... the upbeat cam engine: !so-Strut independent roof band, rear spoiler and new 14- Package combines front-wheel drive
little number with the front suspension for stability, and inch cast-aluminum wheels ... all with a smooth four-speed manual
fine-tuned front- front-wheel drive for assured road- these are standard styling features. transmission, power front disc
holding and maneuverability High-back black corded cloth- brakes, steel-belted radial-ply tires,
wheel-drive delivery and-vinyl bucket seats. a Rallye a special sport suspension, and
through rain and snow.
and a lot of miles Open the door. Inside, you'll find f------ - -- - -- - - - " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - l
per gallon. plenty of room for you and a quartet
of passengers. And there ·s plenty of
This is the car you've been waiting standard equipment for the money
for .. . if the car vou want combines .. . like a four-speed floor-mounted
front-wheel drive with a remarkable shifter, a four-spoke sport steering
array of refined engineering features. wheel. an AM radio. inside hood
is built with high-grade material release. and tinted glass windshield.
under quality-controlled conditions That's the upbeat 02'!. Take it awav.
in one of the countrv's most advan-
ced manufacturing plants. and
promises to provide an efficient. yet DeTomaso- DeDodge- . .
altogether exhilarating ride. a little ltalv,
The 02q's superbly streamli ned. a lot of Anierica.
aerodynamicallv designed body One glimpse and you'll agree.
actuallv helps curb wind resistance Dodge DeTomaso demands that rare
on the highwav to improve gas sort of attention more often reserved
mileage. So from its sleek front end for fancv foreign imports.
to 1ts roomv rear. \'OU ·11 get an extra- We captured this European aura
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ordinary ride wi thout overextending by going directlv to the source.
vour fuel budget. One of Europe's finest automotive instrument cluster. four-spoke Chrvsler Corporation·s brand-new
:-low. beneath the 02--t's bold cor- St\'lists was commissioned to design leather-wrapped sport steering Trans-4, 2.2-liter, overhead-cam
rosion-resistant sheet metal surface. the DeTomaso·s one-of-a-kind wheel. "DeTomaso" in the wind- engine.
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vou·n find. all standard. precision Appearance Package. shield tint band and on the front Our unmistakable DeTomaso-
rack-and-pinion steering for smooth Afront air dam. wheel flares. tloor mats. and a special instrument backed bv American know-how,
handling: sure-stopping front disc unique louvered rear quarter panel plaque .. . are all inside. crafted in the finest European tra-
brakes: an efficient 1.7-liter overhead- windows. brushed-finish transverse Our DeTomaso's Performance dition - translates into the verv
special car you've been waiting for.
A. & B. 024 with the Sport Appearance
Package in Pearl While/ Flat Black and
Vivid Blue Starmist/ Flat Black .
C. Dodge DeTomaso in Graphic Red.
EPA ratings for 024 with I. 7 L engine
and 4-speed manual transaxle.
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Calolorni2. [ii] EPA EST "'''&-l9 Btim:lltd It•;·
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1981 Dodge Diplomat ... Diplomat Four-Door . ..
it 's what quality and the sensible family friend.
value are all about. Afour-door should be a practical
car-solid, secure and long-lived.
1981 Diplomat Sport Coupe. This Diplomat Salon is all that and
What sets it apart from other more. Consider its construction:
mid-size cars? Acommitment to solid Unibodv-built with
quality that's readily apparent galvanized sheet metal and other
evervwhere vou look. corrosion-resistant materials. The
First and. foremost, judge its out- front suspension is easily adjustable
ward appearance- not just its grace- for quick service. The ignition system
fu l lines and styling refinements, is electronic for even quicker starts.
mind you, but things more subtle, It all adds up to an admirable
yet telling. Check the fit and finish combination of engineering and
at every turn. Dodge does- time after assembly that reflects the quality in- ~~=--===--~~~~~--,----------~~---1
herent in Diplomat's basic design. down. you've got 73..) cubic feet of A. Diplomat Sport Coupe i n Baron Ked/
Sensible? Verv much so. But then useful cargo area. Pearl While.
Dodge ... and you . . . wouldn't have it You expect a wagon to be a B. Diploma/ .lfedallion fo ur-door in
any other way. worker. And work this wagon does. It Daystar Bll!e·
Diplomat Salo n lll'o-door's ojJtional
was built for it- under the watchful C.
cloth-and-vinyl bucket seat interior.
Diplomat wagon .. . a very eye of Dodge's tough quality control D. Dij!lomat Salon Wagon in .Vpi ce Tan
practical way to carry on.
This is a very special mid-size
program. Diplomat wagons- all
Diplomats. for that matter-are
Starmist.
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EPA ratings ror Diplomat two- and
wagon. That's because it's a member selected at random as thev come off rour-door models.
of the Diplomat family. It's plush the assemblv line or as thev wait to
and practical. It's full of style. taste. be shipped. They're checked for fit,
quality and value. It's smart and function and appearance . .. before
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time-during assembly and after, C:~tlifomia LltJ I~I'A EST mpg, 2.~ ~:SJimall'd II~· l'sc: e;timatcd
just before delivery to dealers ... bright and contemporary. But sur- thev are delivered to the dealers· or mpg numhen; for comp:trison Actual mile:~~c may differ
and customers. rounding it all is the convenience of customers· hands. if thev don't make depending upon speed. we:tther :md trip length N:tual l1iWt\\"aV
mileage will prub:lhly 1x_. lower than highw-.tv cstint"ltc
Explore further. You'll find the four doors. fu ll six-passenger seating the grade. they're sent back. it's as
same quality workmanship apparent and mid-size station wagon capacity. simple as that. That's the only way
inside this Diplomat's surprisi ngly In fact, with the rear seat folded to ensure a well-built. quality car.
spacious interior.
The real test of any car. however,
is on the road. Test drive a new
Diplomat Sport Coupe. Note the
response of the proven standard
Slant Six power plant, an engine
that has been constantlY refined
over manv vears and millions of
miles to make it one of the most
dependable ever built.
You'll also notice the smooth-
shifting, wide-ratio automatic trans-
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mission. standard power steering,
power brakes and radial tires that
make this Diplomat handle and
perform like the quality mid-size car
that it is.
1981 Dodge Mirada ... Even in its most affordable form .
the sporty, Mirada is a unique collection of sen-
personal mid-size. sations-the sensation of perfect
proportion and line, both inside and
just once in your life you should out: the sensation of standard cloth-
know the satisfaction of owning and and-vinyl bucket seating that wraps
driving a truly remarkable American vou in luxurv and comfort. and the
car- a car that has been specifically sensation of quality materials. work-
designed for the American driver and manship and design everywhere
the American road: built to high you look.
standards of quality: designed with Take Mirada's instrument panel,
the aid of computers: constructed of for instance. Behind the standard
corrosion-resistant materials, and three-spoke sport steering wheel.
checked and rechecked through vou·n find other standard fare such
every stage of assembly. as a rich-looking brushed-alumi-
M.iradas are randomlv selected num applique. informative gauges,
before shipment to dealers and tested a handy trip odometer, locking glove
for fit, function and appearance. So box and AM radio.
it should come as no surprise that a If your driving ambitions lean
high degree of craftsmanship is more toward the sporting, you might
apparent in Mirada's every detail. want to consider several selections
Slip behind the wheel. Lean back from Mirada's long list of options:
il) the form-fitting bucket seats. like a 5.2-liter ()18) V-8 engine:
Scan the many easy-to-read gauges Sport Handling or Roadability
and easv-to-reach controls before ages that include special chassis
you. And prepare yourself for the features designed to make Mirada's
unique driving experience that is road manners even more refined: a
Dodge Mirada. leather-wrapped rim steering wheel:
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11l2J' \"1l)' dq>mc!ing q><>n sp«d. ~~ md lrip length
.lallallti&i"'2Y mile:tjJe "ill probably be Jo...- d12n highway
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1981 St. Regis .•. For 1981, St. Regis' luxury in- modeL stripes merely the beginning, the list
it moves quietly, softly, cludes interior details that mean St. Regis instrumentation means goes on: distinctively styled premier
with a touch of grace more value .. .value such as cloth- luxury, too, with trip odometer, wheel covers, radial-ply white
and definite luxury. and-vinyl seat trim with folding temperature, fuel and alternator sidewall tires, and power brakes with
center armrest in front passenger gauges, and a multifunction control front discs.
It's a beautiful way to close off the compartment-and full foam lever that contains headlamp beam
outside world. Just being inside seating for six passengers. selector, turn signals plus windshield
St. Regis is something special - the For 1981, we set high quality washer and wiper controls. You're in
quiet. the comfort, and the luxury. standards for St. Regis: engineering fu ll command with the two-spoke
Quality surrounds you m excellence excellence .. . a commitment to qual- steering wheel, power steering, and
of design, tasteful selection of ity materials .. . inspecting and TorqueFlite automatic transmission.
materials, careful attention to detail. re-inspecting at various stages of Tinted glass adds to your privacy
But most importantly, St. Regis production ... corrosion-resistant and comfort. Standard luxuries
signifies outstanding value, because materials ... and above all, a degree make up the St. Regis legend ... and You'll want to add your own spe-
the 1981 St. Regis offers a higher of workmanship befining the there's more: cial touches, too: luxury options that
appointment level and more stan- ultimate Dodge- a car that can St. Regis styling means St. Regis include air conditioning with semi-
dard equipment than last year's hold its own agatnst just about any class! With its full-length padded automatic or manual temperature
model! other luxuriously appointed full-size vinyl roof and body-side accent control, AM/ FM stereo radio with
' EPA est>mates Calilomi>.: 318 4-li>l V-8. ~ EPA EST mpg/24
Estimat<d H-.y lJot estimated mpr; nunilm lor aiiTip2rison
Acluol milelge 1!!2)' differ dqlmifing upon spetd. '""""' 2nd
trip lenglh Aaual mileag< will probably bt ""'" tlw1 high-
•oay estimatet
This is the year of the
Dodge Ram Pickup ...
the toughest pickup
we've ever built.
Consider the all-new Dodge Ram
pickup for 1981. It's the toughest of a
long line of tough Dodge pickups-
also the best looking, and certainly
the most comfortable - with a long
list of convenience and appearance
options that add to its overall value,
plus many standard features like a
newly designed instrumenr panel.
1981 is also the year of choice in
Dodge pickups- with four interior
trim levels, plus the new Big Horn
Package: three cab types, two types
of pickup boxes, Sweptline and .
Utiline, both available in 6-1/2- and
8-foot lengths; two-wheelers and
four-wheel-drive models. Your Dodge
Truck dealer has a Ram Tough 1981
Dodge pickup just right for you.
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or d<SCIIflhnce mooels Certaon l'lOd<ls i)old<;tes aoo Oll(ooos .-e Sib less finance and insurance charges
lett to specofoc <estr~looos. '""""""Is <I'll
y011 deale~ lor iOe latest onfom>alooo
l~e ava<labol<ly See and less the difference, if anv,
BIJ\' OR LEASE A OOOGE OR DODGE TRUCK.
between the trade-in refund value
(as shown on the "Trade-In Refund
. Agreement") and the trade-in value
-Dodge
A PROOUCT OF
THE NEW CHRYSLER
CORPORATIOI\
allowed on the retail sales contract.
One refund per customer. See your
participating dealer for details.