![]() The 426 Hemi had been born and bred for racing, with the street version created to homologate it for racing. The 318 CID produced 230 horsepower, the 383 CID V8 delivered either 270 or 325 hp depending on configuration, and the 426 'Street Hemi' delivered 425 horsepower. With V8 engines, the TorqueFlite was $147. The 273 CID was a $79 option and the TorqueFlite automatic with six-cylinder power was listed for $139. The 'High Performance' version had 10.5:1 compression, a Carter four-barrel carburetor, and delivered 235 horsepower at 5,200 RPM. The 273 CID V8 had overhead valves, hydraulic valve lifters, five main bearings, a Carter two-barrel carburetor, and delivered 180 horsepower at 4,200 RPM. A three-speed manual transmission was standard. ![]() The 170 CID Slant Six had overhead valves, a cast-iron block, solid valve lifters, four main bearings, a Carter one-barrel carburetor, and delivered 101 horsepower at 4,400 RPM. The Dart GTS Series was available as a Hardtop Coupe or a Convertible. Bumblebee stripes could be found on the rear fenders and trunk lid. A four-speed manual transmission was available as optional equipment. Other improvements included firm ride-shock absorbers, Rallye suspension, Red Streak Wide Oval tires, and a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic. These were a special high-performance version of the GT and came equipped with the new 340 cubic-inch V8 engine. Bodystyles included a Hardtop Coupe or a convertible. The GT Series added 14- or 15-inch wheels and tires with Deluxe wheel covers. The hardtops came with a full-width all-vinyl bench seat. Body styles included a 4-door sedan and a 2-door hardtop. The 270 added carpeting, a half horn ring, dual horns, and a cigar lighter. Trim levels included The Dart 270, Dart GT, and Dart GTS. The Dart name, also in block letters, could be found along the side of the rear fenders. It had a chrome windshield, rear window moldings, and the Dodge name in block letters on the front of the hood and on the trunk lid. It remained the base trim level and came powered by a Slant Six engine with several optional V8's available. The Dodge Dart received a major update in 1967, followed by only minor modifications and improvements for the 1968 model year.
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