For its entire run the Trail Duster had a removable top -- only in its very last year, 1981, was it forced onto the Ram's fixed welded steel roof, right before Plymouth killed it off.
Lead trim: Trail Duster 318 cu in V8 (1981) · up to 180 hp
Plymouth Trail Duster1981–1981
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FactFor its entire run the Trail Duster had a removable top -- only in its very last year, 1981, was it forced onto the Ram's fixed welded steel roof, right before Plymouth killed it off.
The Ramcharger and Trail Duster followed the D-series pickup's 1981 redesign into the Ram. The Trail Duster was only available for one year with the Ram design and steel non-removable top (rather than the removable top of the first generation), as it was dropped after the 1981 model year. The second-generation Ramcharger's engines were the 318 cu in (5.2 L) and 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8s with a 3-speed automatic or 3-, 4- or 5-speed manual, on a 106.0 in wheelbase; the egg crate-style grille was used until 1986. The page gives no Trail Duster ratings.
Collectors Spotted in the Plymouth Trail Duster Lineage
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Duster 318 cu in V8 (1981) | 1981–1981 | 5.2 L V8 | 140 hp | 240 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| Trail Duster 360 cu in V8 (1981) | 1981–1981 | 5.9 L V8 | 180 hp | 260 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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For its entire run the Trail Duster had a removable top -- only in its very last year, 1981, was it forced onto the Ram's fixed welded steel roof, right before Plymouth killed it off.
The Trail Duster was Plymouth's only SUV, ever — a whole brand that built sedans and muscle cars for decades and ventured into off-roaders exactly once.
Rivals
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