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DODGE Caravan 1983-1990 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

DODGE Caravan 1983-1990 21 Photos
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The Chrysler minivans were considered one of the most important vehicles for families in the early 80s. They were far more spacious than regular station wagons and offered a pleasant experience for the passengers.

It defined a new trend that followed for decades. The carmaker decided to offer the car under three different brands, pricing them differently so the customers would have a wider choice. Thus, Dodge offered the Caravan as the most affordable of them.

The boxy-looking tall vehicle was built as a passenger car and as an LCV as well. Thus, for families and small contractors was an excellent tool. Thanks to its flat and short front overhang, it was easy to park and maneuver. Dodge adopted a four-headlights styling with the lamps stacked one on top of the other, on each side, separated by a chromed slat that ran the entire vehicle's width. Apart from the front doors, the Caravan featured a side right sliding door, while at the back, a lift-up tailgate revealed the big trunk area.

Since it was a front-wheel drive vehicle, the carmaker was able to create a low floor, easing the ingress and egress. Inside the minivan, Dodge offered a seven-seat interior in a 2-2-3 layout. The last two rows could have been folded or completely removed for extra storage space. Since the rear windows featured a pop-out system, venting the cabin was easy. At the front, the bucket seats were faced by a squared-looking dashboard fitted with a wedged-shaped instrument cluster.

Under the hood, Chrysler started the minivan series with a 2.2- and a 2.4-liter engine paired to either a five-speed manual or a standard three-speed auto for the latter version. During its production, the minivan has received more powerful engines, up to a 3.0-liter V6.

DODGE Caravan 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
  5 gasoline engines
  • 2.2L 5MT FWD (101 HP)
  • 2.5L Turbo 3AT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.5L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.6L 3AT FWD (104 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 3AT FWD (141 HP)

DODGE Caravan
2.2L 5MT FWD (101 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 5MT FWD (101 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2213 cm3
Power:75 KW @ 5200 RPM
102 HP @ 5200 RPM
101 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:121 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM
164 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.1 gallons (57.2 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P 185/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.9 in (4468 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:64.2 in (1631 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/62.1 in (1,521/1,577 mm)
Wheelbase:112 in (2845 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2910 lbs (1320 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)

DODGE Caravan
2.5L Turbo 3AT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo 3AT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2501 cm3
Power:111.9 KW @ 4800 RPM
152 HP @ 4800 RPM
150 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:180 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
244 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.1 gallons (57.2 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P 185/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.9 in (4468 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:64.2 in (1631 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/62.1 in (1,521/1,577 mm)
Wheelbase:112 in (2845 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3131 lbs (1420 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

DODGE Caravan
2.5L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2501 cm3
Power:111.9 KW @ 4800 RPM
152 HP @ 4800 RPM
150 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:180 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
244 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.1 gallons (57.2 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P 185/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.9 in (4468 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:64.2 in (1631 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/62.1 in (1,521/1,577 mm)
Wheelbase:112 in (2845 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3131 lbs (1420 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

DODGE Caravan
2.6L 3AT FWD (104 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.6L 3AT FWD (104 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2555 cm3
Power:77.6 KW @ 4800 RPM
106 HP @ 4800 RPM
104 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:143 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM
194 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.1 gallons (57.2 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P 185/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.9 in (4468 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:64.2 in (1631 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/62.1 in (1,521/1,577 mm)
Wheelbase:112 in (2845 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2954 lbs (1340 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)

DODGE Caravan
3.0L V6 3AT FWD (141 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 3AT FWD (141 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2972 cm3
Power:105.1 KW @ 5000 RPM
143 HP @ 5000 RPM
141 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:171 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM
232 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.1 gallons (57.2 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P 185/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
Length:175.9 in (4468 mm)
Width:69.6 in (1768 mm)
Height:64.2 in (1631 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/62.1 in (1,521/1,577 mm)
Wheelbase:112 in (2845 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3109 lbs (1410 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Combined:19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
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