Dodge Dart 1971–1972 car dimensions: 4983 mm long, 1770 mm wide and 1367 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,370 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 405 litres.
The cabin seats six on a full-width bench with all-vinyl trim on the base sedan. A padded non-reflecting dash carries simulated woodgrain and simple needle gauges for fuel, temperature and alternator. A fresh-air hot-water heater and defroster is standard. Airtemp air conditioning is optional. Two-speed electric wipers are standard, with variable-speed and electric washers available. Radios use conventional knobs and range from AM to optional FM units. No electronic driver aids appear in the published equipment lists.
The sedan trunk offers 14.3 cubic feet of space with a concealed spare. Rear seats do not fold.
Trailer-towing provisions are covered in the owner's literature and optional heavy-duty cooling is listed for air-conditioned or towing use. Rallye suspension is available on performance-oriented grades. No specific weight ratings are published for the sedan.
The cabin seats six on full-width vinyl bench seats with armrests. A three-spoke padded steering wheel and simulated woodgrain instrument panel are included. Heater and defroster come standard. Optional air conditioning, bucket seats, and carpeting add comfort. Front legroom measures 41.5 inches with rear legroom at 35.9 inches in the sedan. Headroom is 38.7 inches front and 37.3 inches rear.
Fuel tank holds 16 gallons.
Engine oil capacity is 4 quarts.
Front suspension ball joints lubricate every 36,000 miles or 3 years.
Dual braking system with warning light is standard.
Retractable front seat belts and padded instrument panel are standard.
Front disc brakes are optional.
The 198 slant six or 318 V8 run on regular fuel in most setups. Fuel filters sit in the tank and line. Tank capacity supports typical compact range without frequent stops.
Oil changes use 4 quarts plus one for the filter. Suspension needs lube only at the four front ball joints every 36,000 miles or three years. Steering joints stay sealed. Transmission fluid needs no regular change under normal use.
Safety kit includes dual master cylinder brakes, parking brake warning light, two-speed wipers, seat belts, padded dash and horn button, armrests, and side markers. Head restraints appear on some bench seats. Strengthened seat tracks came in 1972.
Unibody construction with rubber-isolated subframe cuts vibration. Torsion-bar front and leaf-spring rear suspension deliver a quiet ride. Keep up with oil, filters, and brake checks for long service.
Length 4983 mm, Width 1770 mm, Height 1367 mm, Wheelbase 2819 mm (Dart 1971–1972)
Sources: manufacturer data, valiant.org/1972.html, conceptcarz.com and classiccardatabase.com.