Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
The second generation of the LeBaron dropped the rear-wheel-drive and became an upmarket version of the Dodge Aries.
In 1982, the oil crisis was still printed on customers' heads, and they started to look for smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles. But that didn't mean that they were ready to give up on comfort features or to brand image. Chrysler understood that and offered them an upscaled Dodge Aries: the LeBaron. The car was available in four body shapes: a coupe, a convertible, a sedan, and a station wagon.
The design team imagined the vehicle with the same boxy-shape as its siblings from Dodge and Plymouth. The customers considered its squared double headlights and the grille with thin, vertical slats as a premium statement. On the other hand, Chrysler was an upscale brand on the market. The thick C-pillar and door frame resembled older Chrysler Imperial shapes in the rear, while the taillights were wide.
Inside, Chrysler K-platform allowed an adequate room for four average-height passengers, focusing on the front ones. The dashboard and the instrument cluster followed the same boxy shapes as from the exterior. Even the dials were squared, and a big analog clock was placed next to the speedometer. The tachometer was irrelevant.
Under the hood, the carmaker installed a choice of three, four-pot engines. The small, 2.2-liter displacement was unusual for a premium vehicle, but the customers asked for fuel-efficiency. Chrysler introduced a five-speed manual later on, but the LeBaron started its career with a 4-speed manual and an option for a 3-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 3AT FWD (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2213 cm3 |
Power: | 62.5 KW @ 4800 RPM 85 HP @ 4800 RPM 84 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 150 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P 185/70 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.7 in (4564 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 52.5 in (1334 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.6/57 in (1,463/1,448 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.9 in (2537 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2531 lbs (1148 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 4MT FWD (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2213 cm3 |
Power: | 62.5 KW @ 4800 RPM 85 HP @ 4800 RPM 84 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 150 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95 mph (153 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P 185/70 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.7 in (4564 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 52.5 in (1334 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.6/57 in (1,463/1,448 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.9 in (2537 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2491 lbs (1130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 3AT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2501 cm3 |
Power: | 74.6 KW @ 4800 RPM 101.4 HP @ 4800 RPM 100 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 184 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P 185/70 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.7 in (4564 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 52.5 in (1334 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.6/57 in (1,463/1,448 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.9 in (2537 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2588 lbs (1174 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.6L 3AT FWD (92 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2555 cm3 |
Power: | 68.6 KW @ 4500 RPM 93 HP @ 4500 RPM 92 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 178 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P 185/70 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.7 in (4564 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 52.5 in (1334 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.6/57 in (1,463/1,448 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.9 in (2537 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590 lbs (1175 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |