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| - Big A** File/s |
| Daytona Evolution by Year |
| 1990 |
| - Same as 1989 exc... - Upgraded Interior, included: Single face analog/green/orange-backlit gauge cluster, wraparound/"Cockpit" cabin area (turn signal on cluster hood, Cruise options on steering wheel,) Electronically controlled suspension (none remain if ever produced), ABS available on Shelby and ES models, Daytona bodystyle used for the first time in IROC races |
| Vehicle |
| Powertrain/Suspension |
| - Same as 1989 exc... - Available - 3.0L V6 141hp 5speed or 4speed auto, 2.2L TIV 174 - TIV explained here, ONLY YEAR IN PRODUCTION w/ DAYTONA - 5-speed (4cyl.) upgraded, included: A-523 - No reverse lockout for REVERSE, placed below fifth, improved synchros, shorter shift length, improved shift knob, A-568 - A-523 plus... Stronger case, stronger synchronizers, put into Shelby and C/S (AGS) packaged vehicles |
| 1990-91 |
| 1991 |
| - Same as 1990 exc... - Interior: Minor change added enough room for a cubby hole beneath stereo mount location (shift stick no longer in a little notch in the center console,) - Shelby dropped for IROC in mid-production year, included: All Shelby options exc... Standard V6, IROC badging/graphics |
| Vehicle |
| Powertrain/Suspension |
| - Same as 1990 exc... - Available: Only 2.5L TBI, 3.0L V6, and 2.5L TI - Electronics: Completely revised electrical system from previous years, included: SBEC (single board engine controller, IE all vehicle functions carried out by one computer board,) Underhood master fuse panel/relay access, - Fuel System: Standard Low(~18psi fuel pressure) raised to Standard High(39psi fuel pressure,) steel lines w/ crimed rubber/threaded connections (to Throttle body, from fuel tank,) - Suspension: Dual hinge control arms (much better handling, even base model vehicles handled really well (compared to previous base-model years) |