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Chrysler Conquest

Chrysler Conquest
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The official data lists 3 versions of the Chrysler Conquest (1987–1989), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1987–1989
Markets
United States
Engines
2.6 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
13.1 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Chrysler Conquest?

The Chrysler Conquest was a two-door sports coupe sold in the United States from 1987 to 1989. It was Chrysler’s version of the Mitsubishi Starion, a rear-wheel-drive coupe with a low roof and long bonnet. It brought a distinctly sporting shape to Chrysler’s range, which was better known for sedans and family cars.

Generations and engines

The Conquest had one generation, spanning 1987 to 1989, and used a 2.6-litre petrol engine. Its shared roots with the Starion link it to Mitsubishi’s sports-car line.

How economical is the Chrysler Conquest?

The EPA’s best combined rating for the Conquest is 18 MPG, with consumption of 13.1 L/100 km under the EPA procedure. Test methods differ between markets: Europe uses WLTP or NEDC, while Canada uses the 5-cycle procedure.

Where was the Conquest sold?

The Conquest was sold in the United States from 1987 to 1989. Chrysler used the name for its version of the Mitsubishi Starion.

Questions and answers

What years was the Chrysler Conquest sold?

It was sold in the United States from 1987 to 1989.

What engine did the Conquest use?

It used a 2.6-litre petrol engine.

What is the Conquest’s EPA fuel economy?

Its best combined EPA rating is 18 MPG, with consumption of 13.1 L/100 km.

Conquest first generation (1987–1989)

Chrysler Conquest first generation
Photo: Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org, motortrend.com

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1987–1989(FFS,TRBO)2.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1988–1989(FFS,TRBO)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1987(FFS,TRBO)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.