Performance Review: Dodge Dart GTS Hardtop 6.3 V8 383 - [1967]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Dodge Dart Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Dodge Dart GTS Hardtop 6.3 V8 383 is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1967. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1968 Dodge Dart Hemi 7.0 V8 and the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 426 Hemi V8 1st Gen.This particular Dodge Dart has a 6277cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Dart shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Dart's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1485 kgs (3273 lbs) this makes the Dodge Dart GTS Hardtop 6.3 V8 383 in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Dodge Dart shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 6277cc 16V V8 engine produces 284 bhp (211 kW) @ 4200 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 400 lb-ft (542.3 Nm) @ 2400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Dodge Dart you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1968 Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback (216.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Dodge Dart.

The Dodge Dart has a Power to weight ratio of 191.2 bhp per ton and 269.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1967 Dart competing with the 1968 Ford Mustang GT 6.4 V8 2+2 Fastback (216.2 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 (216.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Dodge Dart generating around 269.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 Ford Mustang GT500 (294.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 7.2 V8 (294.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.0 secs, this made the Dodge Dart GTS Hardtop 6.3 V8 383 as fast as the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (6.80 secs) the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the or the 2010 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (6.80 secs). This Dodge Dart GTS Hardtop 6.3 V8 383 is also faster than the 2015 Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe (6.90 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 Supercharged (6.90 secs) the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.90 secs) the and the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (6.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Dart and the 2004 Volkswagen-VW Touareg 6.0 W12 Sport

When talking about the performance of the Dodge Dart on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.18 secs @ 96.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Volkswagen-VW Touareg 6.0 W12 Sport (14.13 secs), the 1993 Aston-Martin DB7 3.2 V6 (14.14 secs), and the 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth (14.14 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1967 version of the Dodge Dart GTS Hardtop 6.3 V8 383 has a maximum speed of 108mph.

Top Speed of the 1967 Dart equals the 2013 Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC (119 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1967 Dodge Dart GTS Hardtop 6.3 V8 383 then how about the 2013 Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC (119 mph), the 2012 Mini Cooper Paceman (119 mph), or the 1985 Toyota MR2 Mk1 (119 mph).

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1967 Dart Rivals List.

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