1979 Mirada Review
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1979 Mirada Review
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.
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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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.
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.
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Was not aware there were any Mirada folks here, stumbled on this old thread. I too have a Mirada (1981) with 111K miles, original 318 car now a 360 has been a great car for the 19 years I've owned her.
Will make sure to follow this and other Mirada threads.
Happy and safe holiday season to everyone.
Will make sure to follow this and other Mirada threads.
Happy and safe holiday season to everyone.
