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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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Iroc based Dodge prototype

Somewhere i have a pic of a dodge prototype,possibly of
a stealth,that was clearly based on an iroc: Yellow,it still
had some chevy sheetmetal as well as 85-87 style iroc
wheels(center caps had"dodge"on them LOL) Pic was
from a popular mechanics or popular science from about
1988 or 89 as i recall.Anyone else seen this or know any
details? -if i find the pic again i will try to post it.
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 03:34 AM
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Re: Iroc based Dodge prototype

id like to see this i've always thought they looked similar to our thirdgens in certain ways
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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Re: Iroc based Dodge prototype

Has anyone seen the more recent IROC? Google Volkwagon IROC.
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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IROC is only the internal code name
its a scirocco to everyone else, or should i say, scirocco
it has nothing to do with the international race of champions
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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Re: Iroc based Dodge prototype

There was a dodge running around in 80's amd 90's that picked up several names, same bodystyle. In mid 80's it was known as the Charger. Had blue seats and a 4 cylinder. Almost purchased one, then in late 80's, it was the Daytona. Then it was the Iroc. Proably had couple other names along the way. Not the kind of cars you guys are thinking of. Had a olds Quntrum that had a 4 cyl turbo that would blow my friends cars away. It was hell getting beat by a 4 door.
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by RED_DRAGON_85
IROC is only the internal code name
its a scirocco to everyone else, or should i say, scirocco
it has nothing to do with the international race of champions
Ahh.. Makes sense..
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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Re: Iroc based Dodge prototype

Originally Posted by 8t2 z-chev
Somewhere i have a pic of a dodge prototype,possibly of
a stealth,that was clearly based on an iroc: Yellow,it still
had some chevy sheetmetal as well as 85-87 style iroc
wheels(center caps had"dodge"on them LOL) Pic was
from a popular mechanics or popular science from about
1988 or 89 as i recall.Anyone else seen this or know any
details? -if i find the pic again i will try to post it.
There was the early 90's Dodge Daytona IROC R/T. Dodge picked up the license to the IROC tag after Camaro. Even though it only had half the cylinders than the Camaro's 5.0L TPI, with the turbo on that little 4-banger it pumped out just as much horsepower at ~224hp! And even though the torque was lower, it still managed to perform just as well. 0-60 in 6.3 seconds. Qtr mile in 14.8sec @ 92mph. Not bad at all.
The things that didn't make it an equal to the Camaro was . . .
Front wheel drive resulted in horrible torque steer.
Handling wasn't as good with a lateral g force of ~tenth less.
And I personally don't think it looks nearly as good.

1993 Dodge Daytona IROC-RT Motor Trend Review
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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Re: Iroc based Dodge prototype

maybe??
http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/31...425x425Q85.jpg
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