Improving on 1990′s Model: The 1991 W350 Revisited

Dodge introduced the W350 Base in late 1990 to regain its grip on the Standard Cab Pickup market. There are 1 trim levels for the W350 in 1991: . With two doors and spacious seating for one, the four-wheel drive W350 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Standard Cab Pickup market, including strong offerings from Lexus.

Stop and Go

The W350 Base is equipped with a Chrysler 5.9 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Chrysler 3-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Dodge.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The W350 uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. Load balancing is provided by leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.

Statistics

The W350 is 190.60 inches long, 72.20 inches wide, and 64.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 119.10 inches. It is able to seat 1 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was $14,167, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1991 W350 is a traditional TBI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

The W350 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1991 model year was very successful for the Dodge W350. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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