Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 5MT FWD (101 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P 185/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo 3AT FWD (150 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P 185/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3131 lbs (1420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P 185/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3131 lbs (1420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.6L 3AT FWD (104 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P 185/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2954 lbs (1340 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 3AT FWD (141 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P 185/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3109 lbs (1410 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |