2000 Dodge Avenger Sport

[Avenger History/Information]

Both Avenger and its corporate cousin, the Chrysler Sebring, were designed by Chrysler but built by Mitsubishi in Illinois. They ride a modified Mitsubishi Galant platform. Sebrings and Avengers differ mainly in grille and taillights, but Dodge's version had more standard features and a lower sticker price. Avengers came in base and ES models. The base had a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with dual-overhead camshafts and 140 horsepower. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard and 4-speed automatic optional. The ES got a 2.5-liter single-camshaft V6(150 hp)actually 155 hp that came only with the automatic, but a 4-cylinder engine and manual shift were available as credit options. Antilock brakes were standard on the ES and optional on base Avengers. Dual airbags were standard on both.

Year-to-Year Changes:

1996 Dodge Avenger: Changes were few for '96. The ES coupe wore new seat fabrics, and the V6 engine gained eight horsepower this year.

1997 Dodge Avenger: New front and rear fascias gave the '97 Avenger a revised look, same as corporate cousins seabrings, Talons, Eclipse and so on, but little else was new this year. Fog lamps were installed on the ES coupe.

1998 Dodge Avenger: A new Sport package was available on base models with the V6. It added a body-color rear spoiler and 16-inch wheels. Base models also got a rear sway bar.

1999 Dodge Avenger: Dodge shuffled some options around and, in midyear, deleted the 4-cylinder engine. Otherwise, Avenger was a virtual rerun.

2000 Dodge Avenger: Avengers gained a number of standard features that had previously been optional, including power windows and locks. Base models added cruise control, 4-wheel disc brakes, and 16-inch wheels (in place of 14s). ES coupes now came with standard leather upholstery and keyless remote entry, as well as a power driver's seat. Chrysler planned to drop the Avenger name after the 2000 model year, replacing it with a new Stratus coupe.

2007: The Avenger is listed to come back in replace of the Stratus. The pictures I have saw of it, shows it just like a Sebring of course. There were a few leaked photos, but they weren't very good. Any updates I'll post up!

[Sport Package Information]

The Dodge Avenger will get your adrenaline pumping. Avenger Sport's 24E package comes with a standard 2.5 SOHC V6 engine, Next Generation driver and front-passenger air bags*, height-adjustable traveling buckle front seat belts, dynamic side-impact intrusion protection, user-ready child seat top tether anchors, brake park interlock and 16-inch luxury wheel covers.

Sport:
Styling and comfort. Exceptional handling and roominess. Safety and performance. You get it all with the 24E package for Avenger Sport. A 24-valve V6 engine, air conditioning, electronic speed control, dual power remote mirrors, power windows/locks, AM/FM stereo with full-logic cassette player and six speakers, plus 16" luxury wheel covers, and trunk mounted spoiler.
The Sport Package contents include air conditioning, rear spoiler and 16-inch aluminum wheels. The optional engine includes dual bright exhaust tips on ES and upgraded suspension.

[Vehicle Specs]

Engine Type = Mitsubishi 6G73
NA/Turbo/SC = NA
Compression Ratio = 9.4:1
Displacement (CC/CI) = 2.5L V6
Valves = 24/SOHC
Fuel System = Gas/SMPI
Transmission = Automatic 4SPD Overdrive A604
Drivetrain = FWD
Horsepower@RPM = 163 @ 5500 RPM
Torque@RPM = 170 @ 4350 RPM
Weight = 2880lbs
Tires = Kelly Charger
Wheels = Motegi Racing MR7
Brakes = 4 Wheel Disk
Suspension = Stock Mopars
Miles Per Gallon = 19/27 MPG
Max Speed = 120 (w/ gov setting)
0 - 60: 9.1 seconds (stock)
1/4 Mile: 16.4 seconds (stock)
Length: 187.201 in | 4754.9 mm.
Width: 68.501 in | 1739.9 mm.
Height: 53.001 in | 1346.2 mm.
Wheelbase: 103.701 in | 2634 mm.

PAGE 1: Intro
PAGE 2: Exterior
PAGE 3: Interior
PAGE 4: Engine
PAGE 5: Upcoming Mods