Dealership Colt Databook

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parts or labor, any part of our 1975 /
passenggr cars we supply (crcePt tlrest
which proyes dcfectivc ln normal use'
Egardlgs of mileage.
The owner is responsible lol normal maintenance serYice
such as changing filters and wiper blades.
Some of the equipment shown in
product illustrations are optional,
at extra cost. Chrysler Motors
Corporation reserves the right to
make changes from time to time,
without notice or obligation, in
prices, colors and materials, and to
change or discontinue models.
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Aircleaner. .......28 Packagetray.. ....10 <t)
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Airconditioning.. .......23 Powerbrakes. .....23 II'
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Automatictransmission ....21- Radios. . .18,22
Basic dimensions. . . . . . . . . 30 Rallyewheels. .....15
Bucketseats.. .....12 Rear seat in station wagon. .. . . . . .19
Clutch. ....28 Reclining bucket seat-backs. . . . . . . 12
Colors andtrims. . -....55-62 Roofluggagerack. .......22
Competitive comparisons. . . . . . 31,-54 Safetyfeatures. ....29
Consoles ...1-3 Seat-backrelease. ........12
Construction ......L6 Seatbelts. ........L6
Dome and cargo Spare tire. . . . . . . . .19
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compartmentlights .....12 Specifications..... ....28-30
Drumbrakes..... .......28 Standard and
Electrically heated defroster. . . . . . . 23 optional equipment. . .24-27
Emissioncontrols. ........20 Stationwagonliftgate. ....19
Engines ....20 Steeringwheels ....13
Enginefan... .....28 Suspension. .......17
Flow-throughventilation ...1-4 Tapestripes .......23
Frontdiscbrakes. ........17 Tiltsteeringcolumn. ...... 11
Fuses. .....28 Tintedglass.. .....18
Gauges. ....28 Tires. .....15
Glovebox... .....10 Transmissions
Hazardwarningsystem. ...10 Standard,4-speed. ......2L
Headlight dimmer switch... . . . . . . 11 Optional,automatic. ....2L
Heater. .,.,L4 Optional,S-speed. ......2L
Hy&aulic bumper system . . . . . . . .17 Trimdifferences.. ....... 4-9
Ignitionlock.. ....L3 Trunk. .....15
Insidedoorlocks.. ..... -.16 Ventknobs. .......14
Instrumentpanel . .....10, L1 Vinylroof .....-.-22
Insulation. ........18 Vinylsidemolding. .......22
Iack.. .....L4 Warninglights.. ...27
Keys.. .....11 Wheelcovers. .....15
Lap and shoulder belts. . . . .76 Whitewalltires... ........23
Lockingfuelfillerdoor. . . . . . . . . . 18 Windshield wipers and washers. . . . 11
Modellineup .....4-9

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Colt GT 2-Door Hardtop
Standard features i
. 2000 cc overhead-cam 4-cylinder engine with integral head restraints . White stripes
. S-speed manual transmission with .86 to 1 with black vinyl seats or black stripes with
overdrive 5th gear . Power brakes: disc, front; white vinyl seats-front and rear . Adjustable
drum, rear . Black grille . GT nameplate at steering column . Flow-through ventilation
center of grille and on rear roof pillars . Tape . Front and rear energy-absorbing bumpers .
stripes on rear deck panel . Body-side tape Colt script on front fenders . Front and rear
stripes . 5" I argent rallye wheels with chrome wheel opening moldings . Bright windshield v
hubs and lug nuts (trim rings are optional) . and rear window moldings. Hood molding .
BR70 x 13" radial-ply, white-stripe tires Roof drip rail moldings . Quarter window lrim
. 3-spoke, soft-rim steering wheel with horn moldings. Belt moldings . Sill moldings .
button . Rallye cluster in tachometer and Bright taillight bezels . Outside left rearview
black-ringed instrument panel gauges . mirror . Tinted glass . Locking fuel filler door
Simulated woodgrain trim center console with . Air pump for emission control.
storage bin . Reclining high-back bucket seats
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5. Colt Carousel 2-Door Hardtop
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Standard features
. Multi-colored stripes-body-side and rear . . White exterior body color . Adiustable
Light-blue denim seat insert material with steering column . Flow-through ventilation
shaded blue-and-white stripes and red trim . Front and rear energy-absorbing bumpers .
welting . Reclining high-back bucket seats Colt script on front fenders . Front and rear
with integral head restraints . Center console wheel opening moldings . Bright windshield
with storage bin . Light-blue denim trim on and rear window moldings . Quarter window
instrument panel and console . Blue shag floor trim moldings . Belt moldings . Bright
carpeting . Special door trim panels with taillight bezels . Outside left rearview mirror
multi-colored striped moldings and shag . Tinted glass . Locking fuel filler door . Air
carpeting on lower areas . Color-keyed pump for emission control . 1600 cc 4-cylinder
instrument panel, console and steering-wheel engine . 4-speed manual transmission . Front
pad . AM/FM radio . A78 x 13" white sidewall disc brakes; rear drum brakes
tires . 5" ] argent rallye wheels with chrome
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Standard feafures
. Adjustable steering column . Flow-through Belt moldings . Roof drip-rail moldings '
ventilation . Reclining high-back bucket seats White or black interior trim . Bright taillight
with integral head restraints . Carpeting on bezels . Outside left rearview mirror Tinted
passenger-compartment floor . Simulated glass . Locking fuel filler door . Air pump for
woodgrain trim on instrument panel . Wheel emission control . 1600 cc 4-cylinder engine '
covers . Front and rear energy-absorbing 4-speed manual transmission . Front disc
bumpers . Colt script on front fenders . brakes; rear drum brakes ' 6.00 x 13" black
Bright windshield and rear window moldings . sidewall tires
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7. Colt Carousel 2-Door Hardtop
Standard features
. Multi-colored stripes-body-side and rear . . White exterior body color . Adiustable
Light-blue denim seat insert material with steering column . Flow-through ventilation
shaded blue-and-white stripes and red trim . Front and rear energy-absorbing bumpers .
welting . Reclining high-back bucket seats Colt script on front fenders . Front and rear
with integral head restraints . Center console wheel opening moldings . Bright windshield
with storage bin . Light-blue denim trim on and rear window moldings . Quarter window
instrument panel and console . Blue shag floor trim moldings . Belt moldings . Bright
carpeting . Special door trim panels with taillight bezels . Outside left rearview mirror
multi-colored striped moldings and shag . Tinted glass . Locking fuel filler door . Air
carpeting on lower areas . Color-keyed pump for emission control . 1600 cc 4-cylinder
instrument panel, console and steering-wheel engine . 4-speed manual transmission . Front
pad. AM/FM radio . A78 x 13" white sidewall disc brakes; rear drum brakes
tires . 5" J argent rallye wheels with chrome
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Colt 4-Door Sedan
Standard features
. Adiustable steering column . Flow-through moldings . Upper door trim moldings . Rear
ventilation . Reclining bucket seats with roof pillar ornament . Front and rear wheel-
adjustable head restraints . Carpeting on opening moldings . Sill moldings . Bright
passenger-compartment floor . Simulated taillight bezels . Tinted glass . Locking fuel
woodgrain trim on instrument panel . Wheel filler door . Air pump for emission control
covers . Front and rear energy-absorbing . 1600 cc 4-cylinder engine . 4-speed manual
bumpers . Hood molding . Colt script on transmission . Front disc brakes; rear drum
front fenders . Bright windshield and rear brakes . 6.00 x 13" black sidewall tires
window moldings . Belt moldings . Roof drip

9. Colt 4-Door Station
Standard features
. Adiustable steering column ' Flow-through moldings . Belt moldings . Front and rear
ventilation . Reclining bucket seats with wheel-opening moldings . Sill moldings .
adjustable head restraints ' Carpeting on- Bright taillight bezels . Full-width tailgate trim
paisenger-compartment floor Simulated plate . Outside left rearview mirror . Tinted
woodgiain trim on instrument panel ' Wheel glass . Locking fuel filler door . Air pump for v/
coverJ . Front and rear energy-absorbing emission control . 1600 cc -cylinder engine .
bumpers . Hood molding ' Colt scriPt on front 4-speed manual transmission . Front disc
fenders . Bright windshield and liftgate window brakes; rear drum brakes . 6.00 x 13" black
moldings . Roof drip-rail moldings ' Quarter sidewall tires
window trim moldings ' Upper door trim
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10. Colt -Door Station Wagon
zoith Estate Package
The Estate Package includes the following features:
. Simulated woodgrain trim on sides and rear cargo compartment walls and pillars . A78 x
of station wagon . Carpeted cargo compartment 13" white sidewall tires
floor with bright skid strips . Vinyl trim for

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Instrument Panel
Simulated woodgrain trim on the face The louvered outlet to the left and a
of the instrument panel cluster is similar outlet at the far right of the
standard on all Colt models-except panel (not shown) are for fresh-air
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denim trim. The cluster is recessed equipped with optional air conditioner.
under a padded hood and gauges are At the far left is a toggle switch for the
headlights, and just to the right of this
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deeply ricessed in three large circular
dials. The center dial features a switch is a dimmer control for the
100-mile-per-hour speedometer and an panel lights. Turn-signal indicator
odometer, plus a reminder light for lights, also used for hazard warning
EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) mainte- indicator lights, are located above
nance. The right dial has gauges for the speedometer-between the large
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engine temperature and fuel, and dials. The controls for the heater and
warning lights for battery charging, oil optional radio are in the cluster at the
pressure, brake system and seat belts' right. An ashtray and cigarette lighter '----'
The left dial is for the tachometer that are beneath the heater control. The
is standard on Colt GT, not available on inside hood release is located under
other models. The GT has black frames the panel at the left.'
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for gauges, heater and optional r-adio;
frames ire bright on other models.
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ln Glove Box and Package Tray
A roomy glove box with a quick- used items can be kept readily
release push-button latch is standard accessible. The package tray is not
on all Colt models. Just beneath the available in the Colt Coupe, but is
glove box is a convenient sports-car- standard on all other models except
type open package shelf where often- when equipped with air conditioning.
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Wiper-Washer Control and
Headlight Dimmer Switch
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are conveniently located on the end of
the turn-signal lever. To turn on the
wipers, simply rotate the large collar Car Keys: Master,
to either "LO" or "HIl' Pressing the Ignition and Antenna
button at the end of the lever operates Two keys are provided with every
the washers. Pulling the turn-signal Colt: a master key to operate the
Iever toward you activates the ignition switch, door locks, trunk lock,
headlight dimmer switch. A second and fuel-filler-door lock; and a second
pull on the lever returns the headlights key that works the ignition switch and
to bright. A high-beam warning light door locks but not the trunk. Thus,
is in the face of the speedometer. you can leave your Colt with a parking
lot attendant and not have to worry
about items in your trunk. A third key
is furnished with station wagons
equipped with the optional radio-it
locks the antenna in the full down
position.
Tilt Steering Column
Al1 Colt models have a tilt steering
column- and it's standard equipment.
To tilt the column, loosen a knob on
the side of the steering column and
move the column to the desired
position-then tighten the knob again.
The combination of adjustable steering
wheel positions and standard reclining
seat-back positions gives the driver a
wide choice of driving postures.
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13. Bucket Seats with
Reclining Seat-Backs
A111975 Colts, including the Colt bucket seats in GT, Carousel and
Coupe, have foam-padded front bucket Coupe models have integral head
seats with reclining seat-backs. A lever restraints. Bucket seats in Sedan and
on the side of the seat adjusts the Wagon models have adjustable head
reclining back. The bucket seats can restraints. The rear seat in all models is
also be adjusted forward and backward a bench-type seat. Expanded-vinyl trim
a total of more than 5 inches. A lever is standard on all models except the
on the front of each seat controls the Coupe, which has solid-grained vinyl.
fore and aft movement. High-back
Dome and Cargo
Compartment Lights
All Colt models have a dome light just
above the windshield header. The light Spring-Loaded
has a 3-way switch with off, on and Seat-Back Release
automatic positions. In the automatic GT, Carousel and Coupe models have
position, the light turns on and off a spring-loaded seat-back release for
when the front or rear doors are the bucket seats. Release the lever with
opened or closed. Station wagons have one hand and the seat-back folds
a second overhead light in the cargo forward automatically for easy
compartment. entrance to the rear compartment.
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14. Console on GT and Carousel
This large console with storage
compartmeni is standard on the
Carousel with the standard 4-speed
Console on all models except manual or optional automatic
GT and Carousel transmission, and on the GT with the
This console is standard with the standard S-speed manual or optional
optional automatic transmission on all automatic transmission. With manual
Colt models except the GT and transmission, shown here, a boot
Carousel. This console is not available surrounds the gear-shift lever and is
with the 4-speed or S-speed manual neatly fitted into the opening in the
transmission. console.
Ignition Lock Curved Armrests
Colt's ignition switch is located on the Long, curved, sports-car-type armrests
steering column. When the switch is in with bright trim are standard on Colt
the lock position, the steering wheel GT and Carousel models. Coupe,
cannot be turned. If the driver's door Sedan and Wagon have shorter
is opened while the key is in the armrests. Coupe and Wagon have
ignition switch, abuzzer sounds. front-seat armrests only.
Steering Wheel
for Colts
other than GT
three-spoke, deep-dish steering wheel
three steel spokes and a padded horn with horn buttons on two spokes and
button. Other Colt models have a the Colt emblem at the center.
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Flow-Through Ventilation
Fresh air flows through the car with
all windows closed, for quiet fresh-air
ventilation. Air enters through
louvered openings in the instrument
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exhausted through slotted openings
and circular outlets in the rear roof
pillars on all models except station
waSons. There are louvered air outlets
just above the taillights on station
wagons. To admit air through the
instrument panel outlets, pull the vent
knobs under the instrument panel.
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control panel to the VENT position.
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Heater
Colt's fresh-air heater system has three The farther it is moved toward HOT,
lever controls and a fan switch. The the greater the degree of warmth. The
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upper lever directs air down for heating lower lever selects fresh outside air in
when in the ROOM position, and up the VENT position, shuts off outside
to the windshield for defrosting when air and recirculates air inside the car
in the DEF position. Or it may be set through the heater in the RECIRC
in the middle to direct air in both position, and directs outside air
directions. The center lever is the through the heater core in the FRESH
temperature control. position. The fan switch offers a
No heat is added to the system when selection of three blower speeds and
this control is in the OFF position. turns the blower off.
Car ]ack
All Colt models are provided with a
an scissors-type jack. The jack is stored in
the spare tire well in all models except
station wagons, and under the rear-
seat cushion in station wagons.
To use the jack, make sure the lift
platform is squarely under the car's
side sill near the flat tire. Then insert
the handle in the jack and turn. Loosen
the wheel lug nuts before lifting the
flat tire completely off the ground.
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16. Roomy Trunk
Colt's trunk is roomy and uncluttered. space is usable for luggage. A trunk
And with the spare tire concealed in a floor mat is standard.
well beneath the trunk floor, all trunk
Tires, Wheel Covers
and Rallye Wheels
Standard tires for Colt Sedan, Coupe
and Station Wagon are 6.00 x 13"
blackwalls. A78 x 13" whitewall tires
are standard on Colt Carousel and are
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included with the wagon Estate
Package, They are optional on Coupe
and Sedan. BR70 x 13" radial-ply,
white-stripe tires are standard on
Colt GT.
Wheel covers are standard on Colt
Sedan, Coupe and Station Wagon
models. Rallye wheels with chrome
hubs, acorn lug nuts and 5" wheel
rims are standard on Colt GT and
Carousel. Trim rings for rallye wheels
are optional.
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Construction
Dodge Colt employs a unitized body- steel braces-all welded together into
and-frame construction. This means a single sturdy unit.
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that the entire structure is welded into
a single, reinforced unit so that all the
elements contribute to the overall
strength of the body. Body sheet metal
is reinforced with a web of strong,
box-section steel girders and other
Body Safety
AII Colt doors have steel side impact
beams and the roof has been
strengthened to meet Federal safety
standards.
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Safety Seat Belts
Each Colt's front bucket seat is
equipped with a combined lap-shoulder
belt that fastens with a single buckle.
The shoulder belts are on inertia reels.
This allows the driver and front
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passenger to bend forward freely to
adjust instrument-panel controls or
reach the glove box. However, should
the car decelerate suddenly, a special
device locks the shoulder-belt reels
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instantly, restraining the driver and
front-seat passenger. Lap belts are
also provided for two rear-seat
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Doors on hardtop and coupe models
have a lock lever recessed in the door
panel. Sedan and station wagons have
push-pull buttons. To lock either front
door from outside without the key,
move the lever or push-button to lock
position, then hold the outside door
handle in the raised position while
closing the door.
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18. Suspension
Colt uses independent front suspension
with coil springs to cushion the ride. semi-elliptic leaf springs with two
Shock absorbers are mounted in the leaves in each spring (five on the
center of the coil springs. Caster and wagon). The rear springs have long,
camber are fixed and do not have to be flexible rear sections to cushion the
adjusted- so front-end alignment ride and short, relatively stiff front
service is reduced to just toe-in sections to control axle windup. Both
adjustments. A front anti-sway bar is front and rear shock absorbers are
standard. The rear suspension employs double-acting type.
Front Disc Brakes
Colt's front disc brakes provide
excellent braking with high resistance
to brake fade. Disc brakes in front
and drum brakes in the rear are
standard on all Colt models. An extra-
cost power booster is a required
option with the 2000 cc engine, but is
not available with the 1600 cc engine.
Energy-Absorbing
Hydraulic Bumpers
All Colt models have hydraulic shock-
absorber-mounted front and rear
bumpers. The shock absorbers
compress on impact and permit the
bumper to move back. Return springs
move the bumper to its original
position when the impact force is
removed. These bumpers are designed
to meet Federal standards for low-
speed impacts. Horizontal rubber
bumper guards are standard on all
models.
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19. Carousel AM-FM Radio
This fully transistorized AM-FM radio, reception. It features push-button
standard on Colt Carousel and not station selection, illuminated dial, knob
available on other Colt models, gives controls for volume and tuning, and
passengers the opportunity to listen to adjustable tone control.
FM programming with static-free
Locking Fuel Filler Door
A locking fuel filler door is standard
on all 1975 Colt models. The door can
be locked and unlocked with Colt's
master key.
Tinted Glass Quiet Ride with
The windshield and all other windows Improved Sound Insulation
in all Colt models have tinted glass as A11Colt models have a quieter ride
standard equipment. Tinted glass because of the addition of the
filters out many of the heat-producing following standard sound-insulating
rays of the sun to keep the car's features for 1975:
interior cooler and help make the . Dash panel pad
optional air-conditioning system more . Rear seat mastic
effective, The tinted windshield also . Shelf panel pad
reduces glare so that the driver's
ability to see is improved.
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20. Folding Rear Seat
in Colt Wagons
Tust pull the special straps attached to from shifting cargo. A seat-back latch
the cushion of the rear seat in a Colt must first be released before the seat-
wagon and the seat pivots forward to a back can be folded forward. A
vertical position, extending the cargo scissors jack is mounted under the
compartment floor. The bottom of the rear seat cushion.
seat is finished in metal to protect it
Station Wagon Spare Tire
Colt puts the station wagon spare tire
Liftgate Rear Door underneath the rear cargo compart-
on Station Wagons ment, where it doesn't take up valuable
Colt station wagons have a liftgate space and is easily accessible without
which lifts up and out of the way for unloading cargo. When the spare tire
easy loading and unloading of the is needed, simply use the lug wrench
cargo compartment. Press a to loosen the rack bolt located in the
push-button to unlatch the liftgate. sill for the liftgate, This lets the spare
The rear window is fixed in the drop down where it is easy to pick
liftgate. up and install.
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llr Standard Engine
Engine type. . . Overhead cam,
4-cylinder
Piston displacement. . . . . . . . . 1600 cc
GT Engine
Engine. . . . . Overhead cam, 4-cylinder
Piston displacement. . . . . . . . . 2000 cc
(122 cubic inches)
(97.5 cubic inches) Bore and stroke. . 3.31" x 3.54"
stroke.
Bore and .3.03" x3.39" Compression ratio. . . . 8.5 to 1
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Compression ratio. . . 8.5 to 1 Carburetor. . . .Z-barrel
Carburetor. . . .2-barrel
Colt's 2000 cc engine is standard on
The standard Colt engine is a very Colt GT, and is optional at extra cost
efficient hemi-head, overhead-cam on 4-door sedan and station wagon
engine that will cruise all day at models-not available on Carousel and
turnpike speeds while delivering coupe models. This engine is available
excellent gasoline mileage. It is with either the S-speed manual
standard on all Colt models, except standard, or the optional automatic
GT. This engine is rugged and durable transmission and only with optional
and requires a minimum of service. power brakes.
The 2000 cc GT engine has 13
percent more horsepower than the
Colt Engine Features standard 1600 cc engine, making it
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Colt's 1600 cc engine and the 2000 cc
ideal for service where extra power is
engine both have a 2-barrel carburetor,
single exhaust, five-bearing crankshaft,
required-for cars equipped with an
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aluminum rylinder head, hemi- automatic transmission and air
spherical combustion chambers, conditioner, for example.
overhead cam and automatic choke. Federal Standards Ca Iifornia
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Manual Transmission
Emission Controls Net Horsepower 79 @ 5300 r.p.m. 79 @ 5300 r.p.m.
Colt engines are equipped with an air Net Torque 86 @ 3000 r.p.m. 85 @ 3000 r.p.m.
pump that induces extra burning in Automatic Transmission
the exhaust manifold. This burns Net Horsepower 79 @ 5300 r.p.m. 77 @ 5300 r.p.m.
harmful exhaust gas emissions so Net Torque 86 @ 3000 r.p.m. 81 @ 3000 r.p.m.
effectively that these engines can use Fuel recommended : Regula r, low-lead, no-lead or leaded.
regular gas-leaded, low-lead or 91 Octane minimum-Research Method: Anti-knock
index with minimum value of 2.
no-lead-and still meet Federal
emission-control standards. Cars Federal Standards California
equipped with the California emissions 2000 cc Engine Standards
package also have a double wall, Manual Transmission and
Automatic Transmission
insulated stainless-steel manif old
Net Horsepower 89 @ 5200 r.p-m. 89 @ 5200 r.p.m.
reactor which allows even more Net Torque 105 @ 3000 r.p.m. i02 @ 3000 r.p.m.
complete burning. All engines also Fuel recommended : Regular, Iow-lead, no-lead or leaded.
have exhaust gas recirculation and 91 0ctane minimum-Research lVlethod : Anti-knock
a dual-diaphragm distributor. index with minimum value of 2.
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4-Speed Manual Transmission TorqueFlite Automatic
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Colt's 4-speed manual transmission Transmission
with floor-mounted shift lever is Chrysler Corporation's TorqueFlite
synchronized in all forward gears. automatic transmission- proved by
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Gear ratios are: first, 3.53 to L, second, 40 billion miles of satisfactory service
2.19 to 1, third, L.44 to 1, and fourth, in bigger and heavier cars- is available
1 to 1. Reverse gear ratio is 3.87 to 1. at extra cost on all Colt models. Three
The shift pattern is shown on top of
the shift-lever knob. The 4-speed
forward gears, a torque converter and -
a precision automatic shifting assembly
manual transmission is standard on provide smooth and efficient perfor-
all Colt models except Colt GT- mance. The T:handle selector leveq,
is not available on GT. mounted in the console, selects "1"
(LOW), "2" (SECOND), "D" (DRIVE),
"N" (NEUTRAL), "R" (REVERSE) or
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"P" (PARK). To select Reverse, Park,
Second or Low, the selector lever must
be held in the depressed position.
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No band adjustments are
recommended with TorqueFlite- and
there are no recommendations for
changing the transmission oil or oil
filter in normal operating service. In
fact, there is no oil-drain plug on any
TorqueFlite, except when the
transmission is modified in larger cars
for taxicab and police service.
S-Speed Manual Tiansmission is synchronized in all forward gears.
Colt's S-speed manual transmission Gear ratios are: first, 3.37 to 1, second,
has a fifth gear with a ratio equivalent 2.03 to 1, third, 1.36 to 1, fourth,
to overdrive. This overdrive gear can 1 to 1, fifth, 0.86 to 1. Reverse gear
increase gasoline mileage considerably ratio is 3.64 to 1. The shift pattern is
during sustained highway driving. The shown on top of the shiftJever knob.
fifth gear, overdrive, is designed for The S-speed manual transmission is
highway speeds. It feduces engine standard on Colt GT and is optional
speed for any given highway speed, at extra cost on sedan and wagon
resulting in less engine wear, less models with the optional 2000 cc
engine noise and better highway fuel engine and optional power brakes
economy. The first four gears are for only. It is not available on Carousel
city driving. The S-speed transmission or coupe models.
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Colt's AM radio is optional on all wagon, the radio antenna is built into
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*ri*=1. transistors, push-button station have the antenna in the front fender
selection, a tone control and a push- where it can be locked in the down
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push on-off switch which also serves position for protection against
as the volume control when rotated. vandalism.
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Vinyl Roof Vinyl Body-Side Moldings
An attractive vinyl roof is optional on A black vinyl protective body-side
Colt GT, Carousel, coupe and sedan molding is optional on the Colt coupe,
models. It is available in black or sedan and station wagon. An optional
white on coupe models; black on GT; brown vinyl body-side molding is
simulated light-blue denim on the available with the Estate Package
Carousel; and in black only on the on the station wagon.
4-door sedan.
Wagon Roof Luggage Rack
A roof luggage rack is a separate is ideal for hauling extra luggage
station wagon option. The roof rack on vacations.
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Air Conditioning Controls
Colt's air conditioner has built-in The air-conditioning system is
controls and air ducts, The controls controlled by two rotary switches: one
are mounted just below the center of for the fan and one for temperature
the instrument panel within easy control. The fan switch has three speed
reach of the driver and front passenger. positions: L for low, M for medium,
There are two adjustable louvers and H for high. This switch also has an
mounted adjacent to the controls, plus OFF position for turning off the air-
one at either end of the instrument conditioning system completely. The
panel. The compressor and condenser temperature control switch may be
are under the hood. Air conditioning is rotatei clockwise for cooler air-
available at extra cost on all the further it is rotated, the cooler
Colt models. the incoming air.
Electrically Heated Rear
Window Defroster
Colt's electrically heated rear window
defroster is optional on all models.
The electric heat provides quick
defrosting, defogging and de-icing.
Accent Tape Stripes
Black or white body-side accent tape
stripes are an extra-cost option
on the Colt coupe.
White Sidewall Tires
478 x 13" white sidewall tires are
optional on Colt sedan, station wagon
and coupe models- and are included Power Brakes
in the optional Estate Package for the Power brakes- disc front, drum rear-
station wagon. A78 x 13" white are standard on the Colt GT'and are a
sidewall tires are standard on the required option on Colt sedan and
Carousel, not available on Colt GT. wagon models with the optional
BR70 x 13" radial-ply white-stripe 2000 cc engine. They are not available
tires are standard on Colt GT. on the Carousel and coupe models.
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Cigar lighter NA S S S s
Clutch, single, dry plate, mechanical actuator S S S S S
Console, floor .. NA S S NA NA
Defroster, rear window-
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Deluxe sound insulation. . . S S S S S
Door pull handle, rear.. .. NA NA NA NA S
Dual brake system. . . . ... S S S S S
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Radio, AM (Sales Code Rll). . E NA E E E
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Reclining bucket seat-backs S S S S S
Shoulder belts, 2 in front S S S S S
Side marker lights.. . . . S S S S S
Spare tire location
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Spring-loaded seat-back release. S S S NA NA
Station wagon estate package NA NA NA NA E
(Code A17) lncludes:
. Simulated woodgrain trim on exterior
body sides and rear. NA NA NA NA E
. Carpeted cargo area floor with
bright skid strips. NA NA NA NA E
. Vinyl-trimmed cargo-compartment
pillars and quarter-windows. . . . . . NA NA NA NA E
. A78 x 13" white sidewall tires. . ... .. NA NA NA NA E
Steerlng, manual, recirculating ball,
variable ratio-15.58-18.18. ... .. . S S S S S
Steering wheel, soft rim, 3-spoke
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Steering wheel, deep dish 3-spoke
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Sun visors, padded. S S S S S
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Front, coil springs S S S S S
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Transmission, automatic (Sales Code B34) E E E E E
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Alternator.
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Hazard warning system. S S S S S
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Oil pressure. S S S S S
Perkino hrakp S S S S S
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CN Axle, Front. Requires no camber or caster
adiustments.
Axle, Rear. Semi-floating type. Hypoid
gears. Ratio-3.89 to 1; 3.55 to l with
wagons-11 gallons.
Fuses. Located under the dash, the fuse
block contains 14 fused circuits plus 4
spare fuses.
optional 2000 cc engine and automatic Intake Manifold. Aluminum-alloy casting,
transmission. independerrt branch type. ___-,
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Bearings, Camshaft. Five solid aluminum Intake Valves. Made of heat-resisting steel.
bearings are used on the crankshaft. Oil Capacity, Engine (including filter):
Brakes, Disc, Front. Caliper-type 9.0" 16OO cc- 4,2 quarts
front disc brakes with drum-type rear 2000 cc- 44 quarts
brakes standard on all models. Pistons. Aluminum alloy.
Brakes, Drum. Nine-inch drums are Piston Pins. Cold forged chromed
standard on the rear of all models. molybdenum steel.
Brakes, Parking. Hand-operated, Pump, Fuel. Electrical.
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mechanical expansion-type. Pump, Oil. Rotary pump, driven by the
Camshaft. Overhead type, cast iron, pawl located at the top of the distributor
supported at five journals. Timing gears shaft that is rotated by the camshaft gear.
driven by a chain. Radiator. Pressurized, corrugated fin-type.
Carburetor. Two-barrel, downdraft type. Models with the automatic transmission
Clutch. Manual transmission. Outside have an oil cooler built into the lower part
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diameter 7.87" {4-sp*d); outside diameter of the radiator. -/
8.46" (S-speed). Dry, single disc type, Shock Absorbers. Hydraulic, double-acting
Connecting Rods. Drop-forged steel. cylinder type.
Connecting-Rod Bearings. Trimetal. Steering, Manual. Recirculating ball, with
Cooling System, Engine. Forced circulation variable ratio. 15.58 to 1 on the straight-
lJ- type with high-performance water pump.
Capacity of system:
1600 cc-6.6 quarts
away, 18.18 to l when maneuvering.
Steering Wheel. 15.35" in diameter (15" for
GT). Number of steering wheel turns,
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2000 cc-8.3 quarts fullleft to full-right-3.5.
Cylinder Head. Aluminum alloy casting. Suspension.
Hemispherical combustion chambers. Front-Coil springs
Electrical. Alternator: l2-volt, 45 ampere. Rear-Leaf springs --l
Battery: l2-volt, 60 ampere-hour. 2leaves each spring-coupe, sedan,
Engine Blo&. Special alloy cast iron. hardtop
5leaves each spring-station waSon
Exhaust Manifold. Cast iron, header type
Timing Chain. Double-row roller chain.
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(double wall, insulated stainless-steel
manifold reactor on cars equipped for sale Transmission, Automatic. 3-speeds f orward.
in California). Accelerator pedal kickdown control.
Fan, Engine. Polypropylene blades for Water cooled.
quiet operation. Seven blades. Fan shroud Gear Ratios.
included with 2OO0 cc engine. TorqueFlite
C') Filter, Fuel. A high-performance, cartridge-
type strainer which is easily replaced.
Filter, Engine Oil. Full-flow, cartridge-type.
1st-2.45 to 1
2nd-1-.45 to
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forward gears.
4-Speed
Gear Ratios:
1st-3.53 to
2rd-2.19 to 1.
3rd-1.44 to 1
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5-Speed
Gear Ratios:
1st-3.37 to 1
2nd-2.04 to 1
3rd-1.36 to 1
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High-1.00 to 1 4th-1.00 to 1
Reverse-3.87 to 1 5th-0.86 to 1
Reverse-3.64 to 1
Turning Diameter. (Curb to curb) 32.8 feet.
Water Pump. Centrifugal impeller-type.
Body made of aluminum alloy:
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Safety Features
. Collapsible items
mirror
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- Ashtray - Steering column
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. Column-mounted ignition switch and {
steering wheel lock
. Dual brake system
. Separate fuses for headlights
. Fasten-seat-belts warning
light and brzzer
. Flush inner and outer door handles
. Padding
-Front pillar -Door lining
-Sun visors -Front rail
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33. SOME FACTS
ABOUTDODGE COLT
COMPETITIVE
COMPARISONS
Perhaps, you may want to compare More equipment as standard
Dodge Colt with one of its major com- It is here that the Dodge Colt stands
petitors in the sub-compact car class- out. Virtually everything in the Dodge
Volkswagen, Vega, Pinto, Toyota or Colt is standard. In fact, so many things
Datsun. If so, you will find a four-page are standard that there are only a few
comparison folder for each of these com- options. And these are the most-wanted
petitors in the following pages. Note options-air conditioning, automatic
that the folders show illustrations of transmission, S-speed manual transmis-
interior trims for comparison and ex- sion, larger engine, radio, white side-
terior views of the models being com- wall tires, electric-heated backlight,
pared. The facts are arranged in easy- station wagon roof rack, power brakes,
to-use tabular form. You may want to vinyl roof, vinyl body-side molding and
circle those facts you want to emphasize tape stripes.
to a prospect-and inter-related facts, The standard equipment in Dodge
such as shorter overall length but more Colt reads like an expensive list of op-
people room, as is true when Colt is tional equipment in some other cars.
compared with Vega or Datsun. Here is a partial list as an example:
Sub-compact car buyers are people . Tilt steering column
who are looking for a lot more than low . Bucket seats
prices. They want economy of operation . Carpeting
. Reclining seat-backs
-particularly gasoline economy. They . Tinted glass for all windows
want ease of handling and parking. But . Flow-through ventilation
they want comfort and high-level trim. . Wheel covers
Many are stepping down from larger . Front disc brakes
cars and they want the features and . 4-speed manual transmission
options they have become used to in (S-speed manual on GT)
the past. And that's where Colt comes . Inside hood release
on strong. . Bumper guards, front and rear
. Package tray plus a glove box
(package tray not available on coupe)
. Concealed antenna in coupe, hardtop
and sedan
. Lockable antenna on station wagon
. Dual key system
And there are other desirable items of
standard equipment. Check the standard
equipment list on pages 24 through 27
of this book or the Colt showroom
display poster.
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34. Wider choice of models
Dodge Colt also offers a bigger selection of models than any of the
competitors-a Z-door coupe, Carousel 2-door hardtop, a GT 2-door
hardtop,4-door sedan, 4-door station wagon, and an Estate package
for the station wagon. Compare the models offered by the competitors.
Datsun
2door cou
Carousel 2door hardtop
GT 2door x(7) x(8)
4{oor sedan x(1) x(8)
4door station wagon x(7 x(8)
2door sedan 5) x(7) x(8)
2-door station x(4) x(6)
1. VW Rabbit. 2. Super Beetles are 24oor sedans. 3. Notchback coupe and Hatchback coupe.
4. Stationwagon and EstateWbgon. S. Also a 3door Runabout.6. Also a Squire option. 7. Corolla.
8.710 models.
NOTE: Competitive lines selected on the basis of comparable size and price.
More roomforpeople
Dodge Colt also has more room for people on the inside than most of
the major competitive cars. People room is arrived at by adding front
and rear figures for headroom, legroom, hiproom and shoulder-room.
Check the interior dimension chart on the back page of each competi-
tive folder.
More moneuveroble
Colt has a small turning diameter and has a short overall length-
which makes it very maneuverable and easy to park.
r/w Toyota Datsun
Super Voga Pinto Corolla 710
Boetlo @upe Sedan Sedan Sedan
diameter (ft.) 36.1 33.0 30.7 30.8 36.8
Overall lenqth 163.4 175.4 't69.0 165.2 171.1
Dodge Colt-the most corforthe money
With these kinds of comparisons, you are prepared to help prospects
determine the facts on which to make the best possible buying decision
and that means the most car for the money. Examining the facts in this
competitive comparison section will quickly show that the most car
for the money has to be the Dodge Colt.
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Volkswagen Super Beetle
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Dodge Colt 2-door coupe
Engine Overall
Make Displacement ltheelbase Length width
Colt 2-door coupe 160O cc 95.30 L77.10 63.0"
Volkswagen Super
Beetle 1583 cc 94.5n t63.4', 61.o',
Dodge Colt 4-door
Estate station wagon
Engine Overall
Make Displacement Wheelbase Length width
Colt 4-door Estate
station wagon 1600 cc 95.3' L72.Ou 62.8t'
Volkswagen Rabbit 1477 cc 94.5' 155.3' 63.4'
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2door sedan
Tank
Fuel Flow-Through TiltSteering Front Disc
Height (Gallons) Track Ventilation Column Brakes
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4-door hatchback
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