When did they stop making the Dodge Stealth?
The Dodge Stealth was produced for the U.S. market from 1991 through 1996, with the 1996 model year being the last. In practical terms, Dodge stopped making the Stealth after 1996.
The Stealth was a badge-engineered variant of Mitsubishi's 3000GT, developed under the Diamond-Star Motors partnership. Its production run in North America spanned six model years before being discontinued as market demand for that class of car cooled in the mid-1990s. The following timeline and context outline how the model ended.
Timeline of production
Below is a concise timeline of when the Stealth appeared and when it ended, to illustrate the lifecycle of the model.
- 1991: Dodge introduces the Stealth in the U.S. as a badge-engineered version of the Mitsubishi 3000GT.
- 1992–1995: The Stealth lineup continues with various trims and configurations as part of the Diamond-Star Motors collaboration.
- 1996: The final model year for the Dodge Stealth; production ends and the nameplate is subsequently discontinued in North America.
This timeline shows the lifecycle of the Dodge Stealth and marks 1996 as the terminating year for new Stealth sales in the United States and Canada.
Additional context
For context, the Stealth was part of a broader joint venture between Chrysler and Mitsubishi that produced several performance models, most notably the Mitsubishi 3000GT and its Dodge counterpart. The mid-to-late 1990s global shift away from expensive, high-performance coupes, along with corporate restructuring, contributed to the Stealth's termination. While the Mitsubishi version (as the 3000GT) continued in other markets for a time, Dodge never renewed the Stealth name in its lineup after 1996.
Summary
In short, the Dodge Stealth ceased production after the 1996 model year, ending a six-year span of U.S. sales that began with the 1991 introduction. The model’s end reflects shifting market demands and changes within the Diamond-Star Motors partnership in that era.
When did Dodge stop making the stealth?
1996
It was available in various trim levels, offering different engine options and technological advancements, catering to a wide spectrum of buyers. Throughout its production run from 1990 to 1996, the Dodge Stealth underwent several updates and enhancements.
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The last Stealth drove through the factory gate in 1997. The model remained on the American market as a Mitsubishi 3000GT for the rest of its life cycle, which came to an end in 2000. Now, Stellantis is reviving the nameplate, but the upcoming model will be nothing like the sports car of the 1990s.
Is the Dodge Stealth just a 3000GT?
Yes, the Dodge Stealth and the Mitsubishi 3000GT are essentially the same car, developed through a partnership between Chrysler and Mitsubishi and sold under different brands in North America. The Dodge Stealth is a rebadged version of the Mitsubishi 3000GT, with the Stealth featuring different front-end styling and some interior trim variations, but sharing the same underlying platform and mechanicals.
- Platform: The cars were co-developed and built on the same platform by Mitsubishi.
- Branding: The Mitsubishi 3000GT was the original model, while the Dodge Stealth was a rebadged version sold through Dodge dealerships.
- Styling: The main difference is the exterior styling, with Chrysler designing the front of the Stealth to be distinct from the 3000GT. Other differences include some interior trim and badging (e.g., the Dodge Ram logo on the Stealth's airbag).
- Features: Some trim-specific features differed, such as the digital climate control and active aero system on some 3000GT models not being available on the comparable Stealth models.
- Production: The Stealth was sold from 1991 to 1996, while the 3000GT was sold from 1991 to 1999 in North America.
