Chrysler Fifth Avenue M-body

Chrysler Fifth Avenue M-body
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The Chrysler Fifth Avenue M-body (1984–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the United States.

Model codes: M · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–5,250 mm
Width–1,839 mm
Height–1,400 mm
Wheelbase–2,863 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,658 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)425–453 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,803 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

27 complaints for model years 1984–1989. 3 crashes · 2 fires · 5 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 5 versions of the Chrysler Fifth Avenue M-body

United States 5 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
1989(GUZZLER) (FFS), CLKUP5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985–1988(FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1986–1987(GUZZLER) (FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model5.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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