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There were big changes once again in the 71 model year. As you can see, the front end underwent no changes; there was a subtle change in the rear: the 1-piece taillight assembly used in 1970 was swapped for a 2-pod unit. This 2-pod unit would carry through 1972 and 1973. The biggest change, however, came with the re-arrangement of trim lines. In a, uh, valiant effort (sorry, I couldn't resist) to capture more of the sports-car market, Chrysler started to mix and match parts from both the Plymouth and Dodge parts bins. The result: the 1970 Swinger became the 1971 Demon 340, which, to purists, was really a Plymouth Duster with a Dart front end.

1971 Dodge Dart At A Glance Demon 340 Performance model 2-door only 340 V-8 3-speed manual on floor; optional 4-speed manual Distinguishing marks: 340 stripe runs body of the car; dual hood scoops; Demon logos Rallye suspension is standard; Rallye instrument cluster Purists would call this a Plymouth Duster with a Dart front end, and they would be right Demon Modest performance 198 slant-6, 225 slant-6 or 318 3-speed manual or 3-speed automatic No distinguishing characteristics Purists would call this a Plymouth Duster with a Dart front end, and they would be right Swinger Economy trim level 2-door only 198 slant-6, 225 slant-6 or 318 3-speed manual or 3-speed automatic Swinger Special Economy trim level 2-door only The Swinger Special was designed for a tight budget 198 slant-6, 225 slant-6 or 318 3-speed manual or 3-speed automatic Dart Custom Economy trim level 4-door only 198 slant-6, 225 slant-6 or 318 3-speed manual or 3-speed automatic Dart Sedan Most basic trim level 4-door only 198 slant-6, 225 slant-6 or 318 3-speed manual or 3-speed automatic Dartography: How To Spot Em The classic Dart bodies now sport a revised 2-pod taillight. Front ends are unchanged. Safety Equipment Safety equipment remains more or less unchanged: lap and shoulder belts; headrests; collapsible steering column. The ignition switch is now integrated into the steering column--an antitheft device. What Changed Since Previous Year The Swinger 340 becomes the Demon 340, which is really a Plymouth Duster with a Dart front end. There is also a Demon, available with a slant-6 or the 318, which is also a Duster with a Dart front end. The remaining Dart bodies are limited to the Swinger, the Swinger Special, The Dart Custom, and the Dart.

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