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New for 2004

The Dodge SRT lineup, developed by Chrysler Group’s Performance Vehicle Operations (PVO), represents some of the most extreme products ever developed by DaimlerChrysler and the Dodge brand. Whether it’s the new 2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10, Dodge SRT-4 or the Dodge Ram SRT-10 (available late fall), enthusiasts can look to Dodge for America’s fastest, most powerful production vehicles in each of their market segments.
PVO is the Chrysler Group’s mission leader for extreme performance. Vehicles designed by PVO combine the vast resources of the Chrysler Group’s performance engineering team, with real-world experience gleaned from motorsports competition, to achieve new standards of performance in a line of vehicles that only Dodge could build.

Nowhere does the company embrace the Dodge “Grab Life by the Horns” attitude with greater passion than in the world of Dodge Motorsports. From the halls of Auburn Hills to the shop floors of Charlotte and the showrooms across America, Dodge, its teams and its dealers live the philosophy it takes to be successful in the ultra-competitive world of racing. The NASCAR Winston Cup Intrepids, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Dodge Rams, NHRA Pro Stock and Funny Car Dodge Stratus and Raminator professional monster truck are factory-backed and racing to win.

The SRT-4 (right) and the Stratus Coupe (below) are just two of the new models from Dodge for 2004

As one of America’s best-known and longest-running automotive brands, Dodge is in the business of creating exceptional driving experiences through vehicles such as the Dodge Viper SRT-10, Ram and Caravan. From its line of performance cars to its commercial vehicles, all Dodge cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans combine performance, design ingenuity and inventive function. For example, Dodge SXT models offer an unbeatable. combination of great style, must-have features and common-sense value.

Dodge Neon, Stratus, Intrepid, Stratus Coupe and Sedan, along with Caravan, Dakota and Ram are all available with this popular package. Through its commercial vehicle program, Dodge offers a comprehensive lineup of vehicles and services designed with business in mind, including the longest-lasting trucks on the road, a wide range of Job-Rated Dodge Ram pickup trucks and commercial van configurations, service advantages such as the BusinessLink dealer network, ON THE JOB commercial incentives, exclusive commercial accessories from Mopar, and dealer support personnel specifically trained to meet specialized commercial needs and schedules.

2004 Dodge Intrepid

The 2004 Intrepid

For 2004, Dodge offers three models of Intrepid: Dodge Intrepid SE, Dodge Intrepid SXT and Dodge Intrepid ES. Dodge Intrepid SXT is loaded with innovative features and priced below $24,500. Intrepid SXT is powered by the high-output 3.5-liter SOHC Magnum V-6 engine that delivers best-in-class 250 horsepower (186 kW) at 6400 rpm and 250 lb.-ft. (339 N.m) of torque at 3900 rpm.

2004 Dodge Intrepid SXT has standard 16-inch chrome wheels, P225/60R16 all-season touring tires, an independent front and rear touring suspension, decklid spoiler, and bright exhaust tip.
Interior features include a premium AM/FM stereo/CD radio with six speakers and 120-watt amplifier, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, 60/40 split folding rear seat, eight-way power driver seat, keyless entry and power windows, mirrors and door locks.

Dodge will continue to offer the value-priced Intrepid SE and top-of-the-line Intrepid ES. Safety features include next-generation driver and front passenger air bags, four-wheel disc brakes, child seat anchor system in the rear seat, three-point shoulder/lap belt for all rear seat passengers, internal emergency trunk release and optional supplemental side air bags offering additional protection for front occupants.

Dodge Intrepid is manufactured at the Chrysler Group’s Brampton, Ontario, Canada Assembly Plant, where the Chrysler 300M and Chrysler Concorde are also built.

2004 Dodge Neon

The 2004 Neon R/T

From the SE to the SRT-4, the 2004 Dodge Neon lineup includes models that offer good value and powerful performance.
For 2004, the Dodge Neon family includes the popular SE model, the value-packaged SXT model, the sporty R/T model and the award-winning Dodge SRT-4.

As Sport Compact Car magazine’s 2003 Sport Compact Car of the Year, the 2004 Dodge SRT-4’s 2.4-liter turbo-charged engine produces 230 horsepower (172 kW) at 5300 rpm and 250 lb.-ft. (339 N.m) of torque from 2200 to 4400 rpm. A new engine control module with an updated calibration widens the torque range. A new torque-sensing limited-slip differential is standard equipment for 2004, as are BF Goodrich KDW2 three-season tires. Unique bright pedal pads are a new feature for 2004, while an optional sun roof package also is available.

The 2004 Dodge Neon SE offers a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, 14-inch wheel covers, bright grille highlights and AM/FM stereo with cassette and four speakers as standard equipment. Speed control, a CD player, air conditioning, an electronic adaptive four-speed automatic transaxle and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS also are available on the Neon SE.

The Dodge Neon SXT includes power mirrors, power front windows, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with CD player and six speakers, remote keyless entry, a power trunk lid release and 15-inch all-season touring tires with aluminum wheels as standard equipment. A sport appearance group is optional on the SXT model and includes a spoiler, unique 15-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps and a body-colored instrument panel and automatic shifter bezel.

Other Neon SXT options include an electronic adaptive four-speed automatic transaxle, rear spoiler, sun roof, 15-inch chrome wheels, a six-disc CD changer, speed control and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS.

The 2004 Neon R/T features unique racing-inspired equipment such as a High Output 2.0-liter Magnum engine, five-speed transaxle, four-wheel disc brakes, a dual exhaust, performance-tuned steering and suspension packages, 16-inch aluminum wheels, a rear spoiler and four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes. A power sun roof and a leather interior group also are available.
Midnight Blue is the new color available on 2004 Dodge Neon SE, SXT and R/T models. Electric Blue replaces Solar Yellow in the SRT-4 color palette, which also includes Flame Red, Black and Bright Silver Metallic for 2004.

All Dodge Neon models are built at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois.

2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe

The 2004 Stratus Coupe

The 2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe boasts styling and power to match, with a V-6 engine option and roominess usually found in a sedan.

The Dodge Stratus R/T model’s 3.0-liter V-6 engine delivers 200 horsepower (149 kW) and 205 lb.-ft. (278 N. m) of torque with a front strut tower brace, sway bars and a structurally rigid body frame for performance-minded drivers. A five-speed manual transaxle is standard equipment, while the four-speed automatic transaxle with the AutoStick option provides the feel of a manual driving experience.

The 2004 Dodge Stratus SXT model’s standard 2.4-liter, 16-valve four-cylinder engine with five-speed manual transaxle produces 147 horsepower (110 kW) and 158 lb.-ft. (214 N.m) of torque.

The 2004 Stratus Coupe features a new Satin Silver finish on the center dashboard bezel and door trim panels, while the white gauges in the cluster add to the sporty cockpit design.
With more than 34 inches of leg room and more than 102 cubic feet of interior volume, the Stratus Coupe provides roominess for both passengers and gear. The 60/40 spilt-folding rear seatbacks also allow for carrying long items like skis or tools, for a rare blend of interior function, room and convenience.

The popular SXT model includes many standard features along with remote keyless entry, security alarm, 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels and a rear spoiler. Optional equipment on the Stratus SXT includes a power sun roof with an express-open feature and a six-way power driver’s seat.

The Stratus R/T model includes the following standard features: leather steering wheel and shift knob, steering wheel-mounted radio controls and seven Infinity speakers, fog lamps, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, four-wheel disc brakes and 17-inch painted aluminum wheels.

Stratus R/T options include a power sun roof with express- open feature, cassette/CD player sound system with graphic equalizer and 17-inch chrome and painted wheels. ABS with low-speed traction control and AutoStick also are available on automatic transaxle-equipped cars. An optional leather interior group also is offered and includes leather-trimmed seats, a six-way power driver’s seat, a HomeLink universal transmitter and an auto-dimming compass/temperature display rearview mirror.

Exterior color options for the 2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe are Light Blue Pearl Coat, Deep Red Pearl Coat, Indy Red, Ice Silver Pearl Coat, Dark Titanium Metallic, Satin White Pearl Coat, Deep Blue Pearl Coat and Black.

The Dodge Stratus Coupe is built at the Mitsubishi Motor North America?Manufacturing Division Assembly Plant in Normal, Illinois.

2004 Dodge Stratus Saloon

The 2004 Stratus Saloon

Dodge will offer four models of Stratus saloon for 2004: Dodge Stratus SE, Dodge Stratus SXT, Dodge Stratus ES, and Dodge Stratus R/T.

Dodge Stratus saloon gets a restyled front end and new appointments for 2004. In addition to a new front-end appearance on all Stratus saloons, Dodge Stratus R/T models feature a monochromatic grille.

Dodge Stratus saloon gets a freshened interior in 2004 including new door trim panels, new seat fabric and color-keyed accents on the instrument panel. An available electrochromic rearview mirror helps reduce headlamp glare. Audio steering wheel radio controls are now available for convenience.

For 2004 Dodge Stratus saloon features BeltAlert, an enhanced seat belt reminder system. If driven without the driver being properly belted, the system will periodically activate a chime and illuminate a light in the instrument cluster to remind the driver to buckle up.

Additional Dodge Stratus safety features include a rigid body structure and trim for improved impact protection, internal trunk latch release, best-in-class brakes with optional ABS Plus and available supplemental side-curtain air bags.

The saloon earned a Five Star frontal crash safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In addition, it received a favorable rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 40-mph frontal offset performance.

Dodge Stratus saloon is manufactured at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan, where the Chrysler Sebring Convertible and Chrysler Sebring sedan are built.

2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10

The 2004 Viper SRT-10

Offering outrageous styling, brute power and serious, race-inspired performance, there is no other car on the road like the Dodge Viper SRT-10. It is the Ultimate American Sports Car, symbolizing extreme performance and extreme attitude.
For 2004, the Dodge Viper SRT-10 will be available in vibrant new Viper White paint, in addition to Viper Red, Viper Black and Viper Bright Silver Metallic. Further refinement features include standard red brake calipers, trunk carpet and a folding tonneau cover.

Chrysler Group’s Performance Vehicle Operations (PVO) engineers raised the performance car benchmark when they completely redesigned the Dodge Viper for 2003 -- delivering a more powerful, lighter weight, true convertible version of the icon of the Dodge brand.

The Dodge Viper SRT-10’s extreme performance begins with a 505 cu. in. V-10 engine that boasts 500 horsepower (372 kW) and 525 lb.-ft. (712 N.m) of torque -- 90 percent of which is delivered between 1500 and 5600 rpm.

The third-generation Viper -- the SRT-10 -- rides on an aluminum, four-wheel independent suspension with lightweight, high-performance control arms and knuckles, and lightweight aluminum-bodied front and rear coil-over shocks.

Polished forged aluminum wheels wear Michelin zero pressure (ZP) tires with valve stem pressure monitors. World-class braking comes courtesy of Brembo dual opposing piston fixed calipers gripping 14-inch rotors, front and rear.

The Dodge Viper SRT-10 claims some of the highest performance targets ever for a production vehicle: 0-60 mph in less than four seconds, 60-0 mph braking in less than 100 feet, 0-100-0 mph in less than 13 seconds, a top speed of 190 mph, and 1.15g lateral acceleration.

The Dodge Viper SRT-10 is built at DaimlerChrysler’s Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit.