Revisiting a Dodge Favorite

It’s 1971. Bob Seger is on the radio and a gallon of gas puts you out about 36 cents. In the automotive world, the Dodge Dart has taken the industry by storm with its durable interior, sleek design and peppy performance – instantly becoming a bestseller. For the 1971 model year, Dodge made almost 250,000 of this fourth-generation Dart – including the all-new Dodge Dart Swinger. While it was a compact vehicle by nature, the addition of the 5.2-liter V8 gave the Swinger an extra punch that made it feel like driving a muscle car. If you were looking for an even bigger boost, the Demon 340 was also an option and produced a whopping 275 horsepower. Here are all the reasons the 1971 Dodge Dart was so successful in its market. Let us know in the comments what you thought about the introduction of the Swinger and the Demon 340!