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With subtle nods back to the Daytona race car, the 1986 Dodge Daytona hatchback is an impressive little street racer masquerading as a practical economy starter car. And by practical, we mean fun. In 1986, there was only the base and Turbo Z trims. While the rumbling monster turbo 2.2-liter, 146-hp engine remained unchanged, the base got a new engine, a 2.5-liter I4 that hit 100-hp. A 5-speed manual came standard, with optional 3-speed auto. For the 1986 Daytona Turbo Z only, a special C/S Hangling Package was offered. Though he had no invovlement, the C/S stood for Carroll Shelby, and the package feaured a sports-tuned suspension, with performance struts and tires, bigger stabilizer bars in front and back, and Recaro sports seats. The base model hatchback came standard with a radio this year, as well as a rear defogger and intermittent wipers. Power locks and windows were optional. A government required center brake light was also added to the 1986 Daytona. The Turbo Z featured racing stripes and Z badging on the taillights. Many owners bought the Turbo Z for its performance and handling, and the C/S package didn't disaapoint. The 1986 Daytona holds up well, say owners, and is also a popular car to modify.

3.7 Overall rating

(12 reviews)

Douglas M

2.0

Reviewed a 1986 Dodge Daytona on Feb 20, 2009

Daytona Turbo CS, 5-speed It was not well-built, and lots of things broke over the 7½ years I had it, but it never stranded me, even when the transmission lost the use of some gears. For its time, acceleration and handling were strong, yet it was easy on gas if you weren't on the turbo a lot. The five-speed was a bit clunky at times. Chrysler couldn't be bothered to engineer a proper handbrake, so the car had four pedals on the floor. Dumb, but then again, most people bought automatics (even dumber). The seats were comfortable and held you in place in spirited driving. Hard launches required a good hold on the steering wheel to deal with the torque steer, even though the car had equal length halfshafts. My car was cursed from the day it rolled off the line - on a Friday afternoon. You know what people say about Monday and Friday cars. On top of that, it was signed off the line on April 1. Only months into owning it, it suffered thousands of dollars of hail damage. The aftermarket paint job was not very good, so the color faded. Tire wear was light, and I certainly enjoyed Driving the car. I would be remiss if I did not point out that the only time I ever had to add oil between changes was when one mechanic forgot to tighten the oil pan bolt. By the time the oil level started to get down, it was time for an oil change. The hatch was huge, especially with the rear seats (which were really parcel shelves at best) down. I was always amazed at what I could stuff back there, especially when I was moving. I think this car had the best sounding four cylinder engine exhaust burble that I have ever heard.

Matt C

4.0

Reviewed a 1986 Dodge Daytona on Dec 31, 2007

Fast for its time (8.5 0-60mph compared to 8.72 for a 1986 porche 944) this car still turns heads for a 1986

Jason H

4.0

Reviewed a 1986 Dodge Daytona on Apr 19, 2008

White w/ ground effects, I thought it was a beautiful car, and it was pretty damn fast too, for a 3 speed auto. 2.2 turbo 16 valve.

Anonymous

4.0

Reviewed a 1986 Dodge Daytona on Feb 17, 2011

Not running yet. Needs a few things here and there. Once completed it will be a pretty fun car to drive. 4 cylinder turbo with a 5 speed manual transmission and t-tops. It's gonna be a great summer car. fo sho'

Dave M

5.0

Reviewed a 1986 Dodge Daytona on Jan 30, 2008

1986 Dodge Daytona Custom Paint-Patriot Red, Mettalic Red Flack in the black Custom Wheels-American Racing Engine Swap- Chyrsler 4cyl 2.5 Fuel Injected/ slight bore

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