Loading

Did the Dodge Dart come with a 440?

No, the Dodge Dart did not come equipped with a 440 cubic inch engine. The Dodge Dart was a compact car produced by Dodge from 1960 to 1976, and it was never offered with a 440 V8 engine option.


Dodge Dart Engine Options


The Dodge Dart was available with a range of engine options over its production run, but the largest engine was a 340 cubic inch V8. Some of the common engine choices for the Dodge Dart included:



  • 170 cubic inch inline 6-cylinder engine

  • 225 cubic inch inline 6-cylinder engine

  • 273 cubic inch V8 engine

  • 318 cubic inch V8 engine

  • 340 cubic inch V8 engine


The 440 cubic inch V8 engine was reserved for larger Dodge models like the Charger, Coronet, and Challenger, but it was never offered as an option on the compact Dodge Dart.


Dodge's Larger Engine Offerings


While the Dodge Dart did not come with a 440 engine, Dodge did offer larger V8 engines in their other models during the same era. Some of Dodge's bigger engine options included:



  • 383 cubic inch V8 engine

  • 426 cubic inch "Hemi" V8 engine

  • 440 cubic inch V8 engine


These larger displacement V8s were typically found in Dodge's muscle cars and full-size models, but not the more compact Dart.

How much horsepower did the 440 really have?


And while the Mopar 440 does several things very well, we've always felt that with a few tweaks the engine was capable of well over the 375 horsepower rating it got from the factory.



What vehicles did Dodge put the 440 in?


6 Legendary Muscle Cars Built With The 440 'Six Pack' Engine

  • By Ron King March 24, 2024 2:45 pm EST.
  • 1969-½ to 1971 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack.
  • 1969-½-1971 Plymouth Road Runner 440 6-Barrel.
  • 1970-1971 Dodge Charger 440 Six Pack.
  • 1970-1971 Dodge Challenger Six Pack.
  • 1970-1971 Plymouth GTX Six-Barrel.



What engine was in the 1964 Dodge Dart?


'64 was basically the same car. Three trim levels: 170, 270, and GT. Base engine was a 170 cubic inch slant six. The optional engine was a 225 slant six.



How much is a 1964 Dodge Dart worth today?


The value of a 1964 Dodge Dart 270 can vary greatly depending on its condition, mileage, options, and history. Typically, you can expect to pay around $9,950 for a 1964 Dodge Dart 270 in good condition with average spec.



How many 1969 Dodge Dart GTS 440 were made?


Total GTS production for 1969 was 6,285 hardtops and 417 convertibles. Only 640 of the hardtops were M-codeequipped. Hurst was involved, too. The cars rolled off the Hamtramck (Dodge Main) line as E63-code 383 models and were shipped to Hurst's conversion facility, where the 440 engines were installed.



Was the 440 faster than the 426 Hemi?


Off the showroom floor, a 440 Magnum was faster than a 426 Hemi in the 1/4 mile due to the extra weight of the Hemi. That's not a myth, that's a fact. Once modified, of course Hemi power is almost unlimited.



What engine did the Dodge Dart have?


Engines. The Dart has three engine options: a Tigershark 16-valve 2 L engine, a "Tigershark" 16-valve 2.4 L MultiAir 2 four-cylinder engine, and a 16-valve 1.4 L MultiAir Intercooled turbo engine used also in the Alfa Romeo Giulietta.



How much horsepower does a 440 Dodge Dart have?


375 horsepower
But with 375 horsepower and 480 lb. -ft. of torque in its 3,200-pound platform, the 440 Dart GTS had a better power to weight ratio than most 426 Street HEMIs and could run easy mid-thirteens with slicks and decent traction.



Is there a V8 Dodge Dart?


Engine choices included the 225 cu in (3.7 L) slant-six, and the 318 cu in (5.2 L) and 361 cu in (5.9 L) V8s were also available in various configurations. Phoenix convertibles were equipped with V8 engines.



Did the Dart come with a 440?


Dodge Dart 440 (1962)
Included was the standard equipment of the Dart and Dart 330, plus backup lights and exterior moldings. The Dart 440 was available as a 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, 4-door hardtop, 2-door convertible and 4-door station wagon.


Kevin's Auto

Kevin Bennett

Company Owner

Kevin Bennet is the founder and owner of Kevin's Autos, a leading automotive service provider in Australia. With a deep commitment to customer satisfaction and years of industry expertise, Kevin uses his blog to answer the most common questions posed by his customers. From maintenance tips to troubleshooting advice, Kevin's articles are designed to empower drivers with the knowledge they need to keep their vehicles running smoothly and safely.