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Plymouth Gran Fury

Plymouth Gran Fury
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The official data lists 13 versions of the Plymouth Gran Fury (1984–1989), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1989
Markets
United States
Engines
5.2 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
13.1 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Plymouth Gran Fury?

The Plymouth Gran Fury was a four-door sedan with a traditional, full-size feel. The M-body version sat in Plymouth’s mid-size range and kept a familiar rear-wheel-drive layout. Its roomy, conventional shape suited everyday driving and made it a natural choice for police and fleet use.

Generations and design

The M-body Gran Fury was sold in the United States from 1984 to 1989. It shared its basic platform with the Dodge Diplomat. Its squared-off shape, upright roof and formal styling reflected the era, while the rear-wheel-drive layout carried on a traditional approach as smaller front-wheel-drive cars became more common.

Engines and power

The petrol Gran Fury came with a 5.2 L engine. Its conventional sedan layout and V8 engine made it well suited to fleet service, while the four-door body offered everyday practicality.

How economical was the Gran Fury?

The best combined EPA rating for the Gran Fury is 18 MPG, with a listed figure of 13.1 L/100 km. EPA testing follows a different procedure from European WLTP and NEDC tests, so figures from those markets are not directly comparable.

Questions and answers

What years was the M-body Plymouth Gran Fury sold?

The M-body Gran Fury was sold from 1984 to 1989.

What engine size is listed for the Gran Fury?

The petrol Gran Fury had a 5.2 L engine.

What is its best official fuel economy figure?

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

Gran Fury M-body Gran Fury (1984–1989)

Plymouth Gran Fury M-body Gran Fury
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: M · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 13 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
1985–1989(POLICE) (FFS) · (POLICE) (FFS) 4 barrel carb5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1989(GUZZLER) (FFS), CLKUP5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1989(POLICE) (FFS), CLKUP5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1988(FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1988(POLICE) (FFS) 2 barrel carb5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1987(GUZZLER) (FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1987(POLICE) (FFS) 2 barrel carb5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1986(GUZZLER) (FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1986(POLICE) (FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1985(FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model5.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1984(GUZZLER)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 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.