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Dodge Dynasty

Dodge Dynasty
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The official data lists 14 versions of the Dodge Dynasty (1988–1993), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1988–1993
Markets
United States
Engines
2.5 L to 3.3 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
10.7 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Dodge Dynasty?

The Dodge Dynasty is a four-door family sedan from Chrysler’s Dodge division, sold in the United States from 1988 to 1993. It sat in the middle of the brand’s passenger-car range, offering a conventional, roomy saloon for everyday driving. Its clean, squared-off shape reflected the restrained styling common to American sedans of the period.

The Dynasty arrived as Dodge was broadening its range beyond the successful K-car family. It shared its C-body platform with the contemporary Chrysler New Yorker, while giving buyers a Dodge alternative with its own trim and presentation. One notable feature of the new platform was its use of multiplexed, fibre-optic wiring to connect electronic equipment and controllers.

Generation and engines

The Dynasty’s single generation is identified as the C-body, covering 1988–1993. It used front-wheel drive, a change from the rear-drive layout associated with many earlier American sedans. The format made it a practical choice for families and drivers who wanted a full four-door cabin in a straightforward package.

US versions used petrol engines ranging from 2.5 L to 3.3 L. The engine range gave buyers a choice across several specifications, but the official figures shown here do not state horsepower, so no output number is quoted.

How economical is the Dodge Dynasty?

In the United States, the Dynasty’s official fuel economy is measured using the EPA procedure. The best combined rating among the listed versions is 22 MPG. The lowest consumption figure is 10.7 L/100 km, also identified as EPA; it is the metric equivalent shown for petrol versions. European WLTP or NEDC figures are not applicable to this US listing, and those procedures would not be directly interchangeable with EPA results.

The model was sold in the United States during 1988–1993. The official US listing covers 14 versions, all petrol-powered.

Questions and answers

What type of car is the Dodge Dynasty?

It is a four-door family sedan that occupied a middle position in Dodge’s passenger-car range.

What generation is the Dynasty?

Its generation is identified as the C-body, spanning 1988–1993.

What engines were offered?

US versions used petrol engines from 2.5 L to 3.3 L.

What is its best official fuel economy?

The best combined EPA rating listed is 22 MPG.

Dynasty C-body (1988–1993)

Dodge Dynasty C-body
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: C-body · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 14 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1993(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP3.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1992(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1991–1992(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1992(FFS), CLKUP3.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1991(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1990–1991(FFS), CLKUP3.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1988(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1988(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.