Interesting Facts About the Plymouth Colt
The Plymouth Colt, sold alongside its Dodge sibling, was introduced in 1971 as a captive import from Mitsubishi, giving North American buyers a compact, fuel‑efficient option.
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1971 Launch as a Mitsubishi‑Chrysler Collaboration
The Colt began in 1971 as a cooperative program that gave Mitsubishi a sales outlet in North America while providing Chrysler with a compact, fuel‑efficient car for the U.S. market.
1984 Fifth‑Generation Redesign (1985 Model Year)
In 1984 the fifth generation Dodge/Plymouth Colt debuted for the 1985 model year, featuring a carbureted 68 hp, 1,468 cc four‑cylinder engine as the base powerplant.
HEMI‑Head Four‑Cylinder Engine at Introduction
When the Colt arrived in 1971 it came equipped with a HEMI‑head 4‑cylinder engine—a distinctive feature that even drag racers sometimes swapped for a larger 426 HEMI V8.
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