Plymouth Caravelle E-body Caravelle

Plymouth Caravelle E-body Caravelle
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The Plymouth Caravelle E-body Caravelle (1985–1988): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States.

Model codes: E · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,704 mm
Width–1,727 mm
Height–1,349 mm
Wheelbase–2,624 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,178 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)481 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,747–2,775 L EPA–
Performance
Torque–161–228 Nm

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

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

8 complaints for model years 1985–1988.

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 8 versions of the Plymouth Caravelle E-body Caravelle

United States 8 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
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1985–1988(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–291 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA251–263 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985(FFS,TRBO) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS)2.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 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.