The 1961 Dodge Dart included three series of styles including the price-leading Seneca, the Pioneer, and the line-leader Phoenix.
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1960-1961 Dodge Dart Specifications
The 1960-1961 Dodge Dart was a huge sales success despite having to deal with competitors Chrysler-DeSoto-Plymouth.
Specifications
Engine: ohv 1-6, 225 cid (3.40 x 4.12), 145 bhp; ohv V-8, 318 (3.91 x 3.31), 230/255 bhp (1960), 260 (1961); 361 cid (4.12 x 3.38), 295 bhp (1960), 305 bhp (1961); 383 cid (4.25 x 3.38), 325/330 bhp; ohv V-8, 413 cid (4.19 x 3.75), 350/375 (1961 only)
Engine: ohv 1-6, 225 cid (3.40 x 4.12), 145 bhp; ohv V-8, 318 (3.91 x 3.31), 230/255 bhp (1960), 260 (1961); 361 cid (4.12 x 3.38), 295 bhp (1960), 305 bhp (1961); 383 cid (4.25 x 3.38), 325/330 bhp; ohv V-8, 413 cid (4.19 x 3.75), 350/375 (1961 only)
Transmissions: 3-speed manual; 2-speed PowerFlite automatic and optional 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic
Suspension front: upper and lower A-arms, longitudinal torsion bars, anti-roll bar
Suspension rear: live axle on semi-elliptic leaf spring
Brakes: front/rear drums
Wheelbase (in.): 122.0 wagons, 118.0 others
Weight (lbs): 3,290-4,065
Top speed (mph): NA
0-60 mph (sec): NA
Production:
1960 Seneca 6: 93,167
Seneca V-8: 45,737
Pioneer 6: 36,434
Pioneer V-8: 74,655
Phoenix 6: 6,567
Phoenix V-8: 66,608
1961 Seneca 6: 60,527
Seneca V-8: 27,174
Pioneer 6: 18,214
Pioneer V-8: 39,054
Phoenix 6: 4,273
Phoenix V-8: 34,319

