Dodge Rampage

The Rampage was part of the Dodge Omni family, borrowing that cars chassis and the exterior fascia from the sporty 024conduct was improved with the introduction of a 5-speed enchiridion transmission in 1983. The truck had a load capacity of 1,145 lb (520 kg), for a true half ton rating. This compared favorably to General Motors Chevrolet El Camino. It must be noted, however, that the Volkswagen Rabbit Sportruck and Subaru Brat were the Rampages only real competition. The Dodge Rampage was a subcompact pickup truck based on Chryslers L policy. First released as a 1982 model, it was later joined by the similar Plymouth Scamp. It was produced from 1982 to 1984. It was accessible with a 2. 2 L carbureted straight-4 machine with 96 hp (71 kW) and a curb weight of around 2400 lb (1089 kg). In the first year it had leisurely accomplishment due to the 4-speed manual transmission. Charger variant. Shelby RampageIn the Rampages terminal model year, an excessively rare Dodge Shelby destruction was released. 258 were produced, and it was only sold through Moss Motors in Riverside California. It shared many faculties with the Shelby Charger. Dodge was also planning another high performance go ape with a Pontiac Fiero-esque front fascia. However, Dodge categorical to discontinue the Rampage, and the project was scrapped. The merely prototype was sold to its architect. The Dodge Rampage was based on the popular Dodge Omni and Plymouth prospect. Their high gasoline mileage and modest price were good for the time, on the contrary the engine was also the cause of the vehicles failure — it could not deliver the performance of the El Camino, but when one compared it to the Volkswagen Rabbit Sportruck, the Rampage seemed to have the upper plam. The Rampages front-wheel drive configuration also added to its deficiencies, as a front-wheel drive design is not usually used for trucks. The Plymouth pickle was only sold in 1983, making it a collectors item. The Rampage lasted three years, though, and was removed from production after the 1984 model year. 2006 conceptMain article: Dodge run riot ConceptDodge resurrected the run amuck name at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. This new concept car is again a front wheel operate pickup, but is as elephantine as the full-size Dodge crash. It is powered by the 5. 7 L Hemi V8.

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