The Dodge Dart GT is powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 MultiAir engine, delivering about 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
Introduced as a performance-oriented variant during the Dart’s 2013–2016 run, the GT paired a compact turbo engine with a manual transmission to emphasize driving involvement. It sits alongside the more common 2.4L engine options used in other Dart trims.
Engine specifications
Overview
Key specifications for the Dart GT's powerplant are listed below.
- Engine type: 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 MultiAir
- Displacement: 1,368 cc (approx. 1.4 L)
- Horsepower: ≈160 hp
- Torque: ≈184 lb-ft
- Turbocharger: single turbo
These figures place the Dart GT in the compact-performance niche, delivering notable mid-range torque for a small-displacement engine.
Transmission options
Gearbox details
The Dart GT was primarily offered with a manual transmission to maximize engagement for sport-oriented buyers. An automatic option was not typically available for this trim, though other Dart trims with the 2.4L engine offered automatics.
- 6-speed manual transmission (standard on Dart GT)
- Automatic transmission: not offered for the GT trim in most markets
For drivers seeking an automatic, other Dart variants were the better choice, while the GT focused on a pure manual driving experience.
Context and timeline
Production of the Dodge Dart spanned 2013–2016 in North America. The GT variant represented the brand's sport-oriented offering within that brief lineup, and its 1.4L turbo engine was a key differentiator from the non-GT trims.
Summary
The Dodge Dart GT uses a 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 MultiAir engine, delivering roughly 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, typically paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. This configuration underscored the Dart GT’s focus on driving involvement within a compact sedan, during a brief period in which the model was sold.
Which Dodge Dart engine is best?
Reviewers prefer the Dart's 1.4-liter turbocharged engine over the base 2.0-liter engine, especially when the 1.4-liter engine is paired with the manual transmission. Reviewers are most impressed with the Dart after taking it on twisty roads, calling its handling accurate and responsive.
Did the Dodge Dart have a V8?
Under the hood the Dart was equipped with an all-new engine - the 3.7-litre Slant-6, with the 5.2-litre standard on specifically-optioned Phoenix models, and finally a 5.9-litre V8 optional 2-barrel or 4-barrel carburetors, again with single or dual exhaust.
What kind of engine does Dart GT have?
2.4-liter inline-four
The Dart GT used a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline-four that sent 184 horsepower to the front wheels. Buyers could select a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual.
Does the Dodge Dart GT have a turbo?
The 2.4 L I4 engine was offered in late 2013 with the introduction of the Dart GT model. The Dart Aero, Rallye, SXT, and Limited models are the only models available with the 1.4 L MultiAir turbocharged I4 engine.