Dodge Mirada Technical details and specifications (1979-1983)

ENGINE 90hp 225 cu in,3,687 cc

front, 4 stroke6 cylinders, vertical, in line
225 cu in,3,687 cc (3.40 x 4.12 in, 86.4 x 104.6 mm)
compression ratio: 8.4:1
max power (SAE net): 90 hp (67 kW) at 3,600 rpm
max torque (SAE net): 160 1b ft, 22 kg m (217 Nm) at 1,600 rpm
max engine rpm: 4,400; 24.4 hp/l (17.9 kW/l)
cast iron block and head4 crankshaft bearingsvalves: overhead, in line, push-rods and rockers
camshafts: 1, sidelubrication: rotary pump, full flow filter, 8.3 imp pt, 9.9 US pt, 4.7 1
Holley R8831A downdraught single barrel carburettor
air cleaner exhaust system with catalytic converter fuel feed: mechanical pump
water-cooled, 19.2 imp pt, 23 US pt, 10.9 1.

ENGINE 120 hp 318 cu in, 5,211 cc

ENGINE 8 cylinders; 318 cu in, 5,211 (3.91 x 3.31 in, 99.2 x 84 mm)
compression ratio: 8.5:1max power (SAE net): 120 hp (89 kW) at 3,600 rpm; max torque (SAE net): 245 1b ft. 33.8 kg m (332 Nrn) at 1,600 rpm
max engine rpm: 4.000; 23 hp/l (16.9 kW); 5 crankshaft bearings
valves: overhead, in line, push-rods and rockers, hydraulic tappets camshafts: 1, at centre of Vee
1 Carter BBD-8233S downdraught twin barrel carburettor;
cooling: 25 imp pt, 30 US pty 14.2 1.

ENGINE 155 hp 318 cu in, 5,211 cc

ENGINE 8 cylinders; 318 cu in, 5,211 cc (3.91 x 3.31 in, 99.2 x 84 mm)
compression ratio: 8.5:1; max power (SAE net): 155 hp (114 kW) at 4,000 rpm
max torque (SAE net): 240 1b ft, 33.2 kg m (325 Nm) at 1,600 rpm
29.7 hp/l (21.9 kW/l); 5 crankshaft bearings; valves: hydraulic tappets camshafts: 1, at centre of Vee
1 Carter TQ9295S downdraught 4-barrel carburettor; cooling: 25 imp pt, 30 US pt, 14.2 1.

ENGINE 185 hp 360 cu in, 5,900 cc

ENGINE 8 cylinders; 360 cu in, 5,900 cc (4 x 3.58 in, 101.6 x 89.6 mm)
compression rato: 8:1; max power (SAE net): 185 hp (138 kW) at 4,000 rpm
max torque (SAE net): 275 1b ft, 38.1 kg m (373 Nm) at 2,000 rpm; 31.9 hp/l (23.4 kW/l); 5
crankshaft bearings; valves hydraulic tappets; camshafts: 1, at centre of Vee
1 Carter TQ 9244S downdraught 4-barrel carburettor; dual exhaust system with catalytic converter
cooling: 25 imp pt, 30 US pt, 14.2 1.

TRANSMISSION
driving wheels: rear
gearbox: Torqueflite automatic transmission, hydraulic torque converter and planetary gears with 3 ratios
max ratio of converter at stall 1.9(), possible manual selection; ratios: 1 2.740, Il 1.550, Ill 1, rev 2.220
lever: steering column or central
axle ratio: 2.760
width of rims: 5.5"; tyres: FR78 x 15

CHASSIS
integral with isolated front cross member
front suspension: independent, wishbones, transverse torsion bars, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
rear: rigid axle, semi-elliptic leafsprings, telescopic dampers.

STEERING
recirculating ball, servo
turns lock to lock: 3.50.
turning circle: 43,6 ft, 13.3 m

BRAKES front disc (diameter 11.58 in 29.4 cm) front internal radial fins, rear drum, rear compensator, servo

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
12 V
430 A battery
60 A alternator
Essex or Prestolite or Mopar transistorized ignition with electronic spark control, combustion computer with feedback carburettor controller
4 headlamps.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
wheel base: 112.70 in, 286 cm
tracks: 60 in, 152 cm front, 59.50 in, 151 cm rear
length: 209 in, 532 cm
width: 72.70 in, 185 cm
height: 53.30 in, 135 cm
ground clearance: 10.20 in, 26 cm
weight: 3,373 1b, 1,530 kg
weight distribution: 57% front, 43% rear
fuel tank: 15.1 imp gal, 18 US gal, 68 1.

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