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Of course, the Dodge Lancer Shelby wasn’t a race car, but rather a sporty hatchback, something you could drive around in with your family on the weekends. Race cars are about the furthest thing from modern comfort, which is why the Lancer Shelby featured a variety of nifty amenities and luxuries in its interior design.
One of the coolest features in the dashboard was a 120-watt DEX 77 AM/FM/CD stereo system from Pioneer, complete with a nine-band graphic equalizer. Pioneer had released the original car-mounted CD player, the CDX-1, in 1984, and it swiftly became the hottest ticket for any self-respecting vehicle. To take full advantage of this lovely feature, the Lancer Shelby was equipped with a 10-speaker setup to really circulate your favorite driving tunes throughout the cabin.
The sporty, ergonomic seats featured built-in lumbar support and headrests to make your journeys pleasant and comfortable. The material they were wrapped with depended on your model; five-speed Lancer Shelby models had premium cloth seats, while the automatic model came with leather seats. Other standout amenities include a full air conditioning system, an overhead console with a compass and outside temperature sensor, power windows and door locks, and even remote-controlled outer mirrors.
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