The Dodge Conquest also sold as the Mitsubishi Starion and was a three-door five-seat sports car that was produced from 1982 until 1990. The Conquest often credited with being one of the first turbocharged vehicles that was mass-produced. The Conquest was a very popular turbocharged four-cylinder rear wheel drive vehicle. The Conquest appeared at the right time, when sports cars were becoming more and more popular all the time. The Conquest was equipped with a 2.0-liter engine in some markets and a 2.6-liter in other markets. The horsepower ranged from 150 to 197 depending on the turbocharger, the presence of an intercooler, and whether the model was fitted with an eight valve or 12 valve head. A five speed manual transmission was considered standard, though a four-speed automatic was offered in a few markets.
Though the Conquest didn't sell well in the mainstream market, many found the Conquest to be a great vehicle for rallying. The Conquest was turbocharged, meaning it could really get going and it could run the quarter mile in a decent time, even when it was all stock. The Conquest also proved to be easy to modify, which is perfect for those in the racing field.
The Conquest is technically a 2+3 though the backseat doesn't comfortably seat adults. The front seats were adjustable to make the ride more comfortable for passengers. The Conquest was known to have leather seats and even automatic seatbelts in some markets.
