1979 Mirada Review

[BadStratRT]

Ok, So i know that there is more than 1 mirada owner here...4 maybe? Well, anyway, Amanda got me the Car and Driver announcing the release of the 1980 Dodge Mirada.."the personal luxury flagship"...Well, the article isnt very flattering, but I found the review statistics very amusing. First off, like ann C&D release reviews, they compared it to three other cars "in its class". Those three cars were: Toyota Celica Supra, Pontiac Grand Prix LJ, and the Datsun 200SX. I can understand the Grand Prix, but the Supra?! I know that its no 2jzgte supra..but still. Anyway, here is the output of the mirada, per C&D: Price as tested: $9791 Engine: 318 cubic inch, 120bhp @ 3600rpm, 245lbs-ft of torque @ 1600rpm Steering: Turns, lock to lock-3.5 Turning circle curb to curb: 24.8 Performance (0 to xx): 30-4.8 40-7.0 50-9.9 60-13.4 70-18.1 80-24.1 90-34.2 100-52.2 Standing Quarter Mile: 19.6 @ 73 mph Top Speed: 105 mph Braking, 70-0-208 feet EPA Fuel Economy-15mpg All in all, they werent very complementary, but as a collector of Mirada stuff, I was excited to get the magazine.

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[IndyRamMan]

I have to say, I saw one at carlisle last wknd, with a 440....boy was it cool lookin. in person they are quite impressive.

[barra340]

I own an 81 Mirada. Most people, wife, hates the car. It has all the luxuries. Mine is a CMX model, 318. I have had it for 8 years. The nice thing it takes all the heavy duty police equip from the Dips. There are about 6 I know of in my area.
They did not make that many. Most in Canada and Detroit. 60 were sent to Florida to get dreaded leaking T-tops! It is definitely a candidate for drag racing because of the suspension and size.