Dodge Avenger Coupe (1995-2000)
| Production | 1995–2000 |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Normal, Illinois, United States |
| Predecessor | Dodge Stealth, Dodge Daytona |
| Successor | Dodge Stratus coupe (for 2001) |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Chrysler FJ platform |
| Engine | 2.0 L 420A I4 2.5 L Mitsubishi 6G73 V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed 41TE automatic |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in (2,634 mm) |
| Length | 190.2 in (4,831 mm) (1998-2000) 187.2 in (4,755 mm) (1995-97) |
| Width | 69.1 in (1,755 mm) (1998-2000) 68.5 in (1,740 mm) (1995-97) |
| Height | 53.0 in (1,346 mm) (1998-2000) 51 in (1,295 mm) (1995-97) |
| Related | Chrysler Sebring (coupe) Eagle Talon Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Galant |
Introduced as a two-door coupe in North America, the Dodge Avenger was built from 1995 to 2000 in a similar size and price class as the Dodge Daytona, which was discontinued in 1993. The Avenger, along with the similar Chrysler Sebring coupe, was built by Diamond Star Motors (DSM), a joint venture between Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors, on a version of the Mitsubishi Galant platform (which also spawned the similar Mitsubishi Eclipse). Mitsubishi purchased Chrysler's share of the joint venture in 1995. Avengers and Sebring coupes built from 1995 to 1996 both have DSM markings in their engine compartments.
The Avenger had a 103 in (2.62 m) wheelbase and used either a 2.0 L inline-four engine (the Chrysler 420A) or a Mitsubishi-designed 2.5 L V6. The four-cylinder was coupled to either a five-speed manual transmission, shared with the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eagle Talon, or a four-speed automatic. The V6 was only available with the A604 transmission. Avengers featured a fully independent double wishbone suspension and variable speed rack and pinion steering.
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