The 1991 Dodge Daytona lost a little power, but not any of its fans. For 1991, this front-wheel drive, 3-door hatchback bid farewell to the Turbo II and Turbo IV VNT engines. In their place, the Turbo I was revamped to the High Torque Turbo I, with a torque boost to 210. The 2.2-liter engine was also history, leaving three engine options -- the base 2.5-liter, 100-hp, the turbocharged 2.5-liter, 152-hp, and the 3.0-liter, 141-hp V6.

The Shelby disappeared mid-year, replaced by the V6 IROC, available with the V6 or the 2.5 turbo. A retuned suspension system improved the steering and stability of the Daytona. 1991 is also the last year for the C/S Competition Package, which added 16-inch wheels, high performance suspension and steering, and an enhanced manual transmission to ES models.

Issues raised by drivers include problems with the electrical system, scarcity of parts, and the sluggishness of the automatic transmission. But the plusses far outweigh the minuses, including the Dodge's reliability, affordability, smooth acceleration, easy operation, fuel economy, and, oh yes, its way-out speed.