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The cast-iron Slant-6, nicknamed the "Leaning Tower of Power," earned a reputation as an engine that simply refused to die, with many units sailing past 200,000 miles without a major rebuild. It became the default workhorse for economy cars, police cruisers, mail trucks, and commercial fleets for decades. For 1965, Darts (including the sporty Dart GT hardtops and convertibles) came standard with a 170-cubic-inch Slant Six producing 101 horsepower, with an optional 225-cubic-inch Slant Six bumping output to 145 horsepower.
The cast-iron Slant-6, nicknamed the "Leaning Tower of Power," earned a reputation as an engine that simply refused to die, with many units sailing past 200,000 miles without a major rebuild. It became the default workhorse for economy cars, police cruisers, mail trucks, and commercial fleets for decades. For 1965, Darts (including the sporty Dart GT hardtops and convertibles) came standard with a 170-cubic-inch Slant Six producing 101 horsepower, with an optional 225-cubic-inch Slant Six bumping output to 145 horsepower.