1985 Dodge Aries Base Sedan
The 1985 Dodge Aries Base Sedan is a 96-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,449 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 96 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 119 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Aries measures 178.0 inches long on a 100.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,392 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,449 ($22,499 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L (135 cid) SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 96 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 119 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13" |
| Wheels Rear | 13" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178 in |
| Width | 67 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,392 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars