1971 Dodge Dart-Demon Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1971 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 - Canada Only
1971 Dodge Demon 340
1. Demon Styling Emulates Plymouth Duster
2. Bucket Seats Optional In Both Demon and Dart
3. 340 CID 275 HP Replaced by T/A 290 HP at Some Dealers
4. Stereo Cassette Tape Player with Record Ability New Option
5. No 340 CID V-8 for the 4-Door
1971 Dodge Dart – The Demon Arrives!
The Demon – a new coupe version of the Dart, utilizing Plymouth’s Duster body, was also introduced. This model rode on a chassis with a three inch shorter wheelbase and overall length was reduced by about four inches. Except for the grille and tail lights, the Dart was unchanged.
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| A8 Gunmetal Gray | |
| B2 Light Blue | |
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| L5 Butterscotch | |
| Q5 Turquoise | |
| T2 Tan | |
| V2 Hemi Orange | |
| W1 White | |
| W3 Bright White | |
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| Y4 Light Gold | |
| Y8 Gold | |
| Y9 Dark Gold |
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1971 Dodge Dart-Demon Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1971 Dodge Dart-Demon
The Swinger 340, Dart’s performance model, was augmented by the Demon 340, featuring the 275 HP 340 CID V-8, available with an optional 4-speed manual transmission, optional hood scoops, and blackout hood treatment.
Dart
The 1971 Dart received new smaller quad taillamps that would be used through 1973. The custom 2-door hardtop coupe became the Swinger, and the standard Swinger became the Swinger Special. Given only slight grille and trim restyling for 1971, the Dart sedan and hardtop continued as popular Dodge products. The Singer 340 was replaced by the Demon 340 in the US. Canada produced 83 special order Swinger 340s for their market. The 318 ID V-8 was the only V-8 offered.
Demon
A new coupe version of the Dart, utilizing Plymouth’s Duster body, was also introduced. Dubbed the Demon, this model rode on a chassis with a three inch shorter wheelbase and overall length was reduced by about four inches. The Demon was essentially a Plymouth Duster with Dart front sheet metal and other minor styling changes. The Demon was the base ”’value package” version of the Dart Series. The Demon 340, with the 340 CID V-8 featured optional hood scoops and blackout hood treatment, the car was advertised as a performance car.
A few US dealers swapped out the 275 HP 340 CID V-8 for a “crate” T/A 6-Pack 340. Grand Spaulding Dodge was notable for this conversion.
New
A new audio option became available for 1971: Chrysler’s cassette-recorder. Unlike the 8-track tapes, the cassette player was relatively compact, and it was mounted on the console or on its own floor-mount casing. This unit offered an available microphone in which one could record their own dictation. This year, Chrysler ended their longstanding corporate practice of installing left-hand-threaded wheel studs on the left side of the vehicle; all-wheel studs on the Dart henceforth used conventional right-hand threads.
Historical
in an effort to boost Demon sales, Dodge released a special appearance package mid-year, called the “Sizzler”. Aside from selected options and special striping, it was a V-8 Demon, not a Demon 340.
1971 Dodge Dart-Demon Factoids
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- Dodge Demon Arrives
- Stereo Cassette Tape Player New
- Some Dealers Offered a Replacement 290 HP 6-Pack Engine
A new coupe version of the Dart, utilizing Plymouth’s Duster body, was also introduced. Dubbed the Demon, this model rode on a chassis with a three inch shorter wheelbase and overall length was reduced by about four inches. When equipped with the 340 CID V-8 it was called “Denon 340”.
A new audio option became available for 1971 – Chrysler’s stereo cassette tape player/recorder. Unlike the 8-track tapes, the cassette player was relatively compact and allowed either console or floor mounting.
In an effort to spur sales of the Demon, dealers like Grand Spaulding Dodge offered to replace the 270 HP 340 CID V-8 with the available “crate” T/A 290 HP 6-Pack V-8. Tester said the performance was outstanding.
1971 Dodge Dart-Demon Facts – Models Offered
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Demon Base Model. The Demon was the base ”’value package” version of the Dart Series and included all the Federally mandated safety features, pivot ing rear quarter windows, 198 CID I-6 engine, black rubber floor mats, and 6.45 x 14 polyester black sidewall tires. On cars with V-8 power, 6.95 x 14 black sidewall tires were substituted. Demon nameplates were located on the right side of the rear escutcheon panel and on the front fenders just behind the front wheel wells.
The base Demon was available as a 2-door hardtop only.
Dart Base Model. Dart was the base trim level in the Dart sedan and hardtop lineup and included all Federally mandated safety and pollution systems, front and rear arm rests, ash trays, cigarette lighter, concealed spare tire, rubber floor mats, glove box with rotary latch, heater and defroster, dome light, parking brake and brake system warning lights, all-vinyl bench seats, three-spoke steering wheel with padded horn button, two-speed electric windshield wipers, vent wings and 198 CID I-6 or 318 CID V-8.
The base Dart was available as a 4-door sedan, with the Dart Swinger available as a 2-door hardtop only.
Dart Swinger. Dart Swinger included dual note horns, drip rail and wheel lip moldings, front and rear arm rests, ash trays, cigarette lighter, concealed spare tire, rubber floor mats, glove box with rotary latch, heater and defroster, dome light, parking brake and brake system warning lights, all-vinyl bench seats, three-spoke steering wheel with padded horn button, two-speed electric windshield wipers, and carpeting.
The Dart Swinger was available as a 2-door hardtop only.
Dart Custom. Dart Custom included dual note horns, drip rail and wheel lip moldings, front and rear arm rests, ash trays, cigarette lighter, concealed spare tire, rubber floor mats, glove box with rotary latch, heater and defroster, dome light, parking brake and brake system warning lights, all-vinyl bench seats, three-spoke steering wheel with padded horn button, two-speed electric windshield wipers, vent windows, and carpeting.
The Dart Custom was available as a 4-door sedan only.
Demon 340. The special, high-performance Demon 340 was powered by a 340 CID V-8 engine with three-speed manual transmission as standard equipment. Also included in the 340 package were E70 x 14 belted black sidewall tires; performance bodyside and rear deck panel tape stripes; front and rear Rallye Suspension (with sway bar) and floor-mounted transmission shifter.
The Demon 340 was available as a 2-door hardtop only.
Dart Swinger 340 – Canada Only. The Dart Swinger 340 was the high-performance version of the base Swinger two-door hardtop. It was fitted with the 340 CID V-8 engine, along with Rallye Suspension, Firm Ride Shocks, a twin scoop hood with “340” emblems on each side, chrome dual exhaust outlets, carpeting, E70 x 14 wide-oval tires, and a choice of 3-speed manual transmission, 4-speed manual transmission or Torqueflite automatic.
The Dart Swinger 340 was available in Canada as a 2-door hardtop only. 83 were produced. In the US, the Demon 340 replaced the Singer 340.
1971 Dodge Dart-Demon Facts – Engines
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198 CID I-6 – 3-Speed Manual & Automatic Transmissions. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Four main bearings.
Displacement: 198 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.400 x 3.64 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.4:1.
Horsepower: 125 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 180 @ 2000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.44°, Overlap: 26°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.406″, Exhaust 0.414″.
Carburetor: (manual transmission) Carter BBS-4955S; (automatic transmission) Carter BBS-4956S.
225 CID I-6 – 3-Speed Manual & Automatic Transmissions. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Four main bearings.
Displacement: 225 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.400 x 4.125 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.4:1.
Horsepower: 145 @ 4000 RPM.
Torque: 215 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.4°, Exhaust: 244°, Overlap: 26°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.406″, Exhaust 0.414″.
Carburetor: (manual transmission) Holley R-4655A; (automatic transmission) Holley R-4635A.
318 CID V-8 – 3-Speed Manual & Automatic Transmissions. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 318 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.6:1.
Horsepower: 230 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 320 @ 2000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 240°, Exhaust 248°, Overlap: 20°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.372″, (Exhaust) 0.400″.
Carburetor: Two barrel: (manual transmission) Carter BBD-4957S, California Carter BBD-4958S; (automatic transmission) Rochester 7041180.
Demon 340 CID V-8 – All Transmissions. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 340 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.04 x 3.31 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.2:1.
Horsepower: 275 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 340 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: 268°, Exhaust 276°, Overlap: 44°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.430″, (Exhaust) 0.445″.
Carburetor: 4-barrel: (manual transmission) Carter Thermo-Quad-4972S; (automatic transmission) Carter Thermo-Quad-4973S.
NOTE: Available on Demon 340 only.
1971 Dodge Dart-Demon Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: Dart – 111.0 inches; Demon – 108.0 inches.
- Overall length: Dart – 196.2 inches; Demon – 192.5 inches.
- Overall width: Dart – 69.7 inches; Demon – 71.6 inches.
- Overall height:
- Dart: 2-door hardtop – 52.6 inches, 4-door sedan: I-6 – 53.8 inches; V-8 – 53.9 inches.
- Demon: I-6 – 52.0 inches, V-8 – 52.4 inches; 340 CID – 52.6 inches.
- Front tread: Dart – 57.4 inches; Demon – 57.5 inches.
- Rear tread: All – 55.5 inches.
- Tires: Demon I-6 – 6.45 x 14, All Dart; Demon V-8 -6.95 x 14, All 340 CID – E70 x14. Blackwall tubeless standard.
- Optional tires: Demon I-6 – 6.95 x 14, D78 x14, E70 x 14; All Dart; Demon V8 – D78 x14, E 70 x 14. 340 CID – None.
1971 Dodge Dart-Demon Facts – Powertrains
- Three Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 2.45:1, 2nd – 1.45:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 2.20:1.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 198 and 225 CID I-6: 1st – 2.95:1, 2nd – 1.83:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 3.80:1 on column.
- 318 CID V-8: 1st – 3.08:1, 2nd – 1.71:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 2.90:1 on column or floor.
- 340 CID V-8: 1st -2.55:1, 2nd – 1.59:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 3.34:1 on column or floor.
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 340 CID V-8: 1st – 2.47:1, 2nd – 1.91:1, 3rd – 1:39, 4th – 1.0:1, Reverse – 2.58:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- All I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1 w/Sure Grip available.
- All I-6: 3-Speed AMT – 2.76:1, Optional 3.23:1, 3.55:1 w/Sure Grip.
- V-8: 318 CID 3-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1 w/Sure Grip available, 3.91:1 w/Sure Grip available.
- V-8: 318 CID 3-Speed AMT – 2.76:1 w/Sure Grip available, Optional 3.23:1; 3.55:1 w/Sure Grip available, 3.91:1 w/Sure Grip available.
- V-8: 340 CID – 3-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1 w/Sure Grip available; 3.91:1 w/Sure Grip available.
- V-8: 340 CID – 3-Speed AMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1 w/Sure Grip available; 3.91:1 w/Sure Grip available.
- V-8: 340 CID – 4-Speed SMT – 3.23:1, Optional 3.55:1 w/Sure Grip available; 3.91:1 w/Sure Grip available.
NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 2.73:1 to 5.10:1. Sure Grip available in most ratios when dealer installed.
1971 Dodge Dart-Demon Facts – Powertrain Options
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- I-6 and 318 CID V-8: 3-speed manual transmission was standard.
- 4-speed manual floor shift transmission, with 340 V-8 only ($188).
Note: Four-speed manual gearbox NOT available for I-6 and 318 CID -8. - Automatic transmission, with I-6 ($175), with 318, and 340 CID V-8 ($191).
- Dart 225 CID 145 horsepower I-6 ($39).
- Dart 318 CID 230 horsepower 2-barrel V-8 ($74).
- Dart Swinger & Demon 340 CID 275 horsepower 4-barrel V-8 standard.
- Heavy-duty battery, 70-amp/hour ($8).
- Sure-Grip positive traction rear axle ($39).
1971 Dodge Dart-Demon Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning ($380).
- Basic group included AM radio, wheel covers, power steering and variable speed windshield wipers.
- Console Bucket Seats Only ($53).
- Custom Steering Wheel ($15).
- Power brakes ($45).
- Power front disc brakes ($66), standard on Swinger 340.
- Power steering ($85).
- Radio, AM ($62).
- Radio, AM/FM ($135).
- Radio, AM/FM, Stereo.
- Rallye suspension, standard on Swinger 340.
- Remote control outside rear view mirror.
- Tinted glass, all windows.
- Tinted Glass windshield only.
- Two-tone paint.
- Vinyl top.
- Wheel covers.
- Wheels, Chrome stamped 14 inch.
- White sidewall tires ($34).
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