In the late ’70s and early ’80s, compact and mini-pickup trucks gained popularity due to the fuel crisis and tightening emissions standards, which had consumers seeking smaller, more efficient vehicles. Dodge, being an ambitious automaker, wanted to capitalize on this market. One of its answers was the Rampage — a car-based truck built on Chrysler’s compact L platform. The original Rampage had a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that generated 84 horsepower, and could be specified with a four-speed manual, five-speed manual,
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