Dodge Grand Caravan 1984 - 1990
| Years Produced | 1984 - 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2-Liter l-4 |
| Horsepower | 101 hp @ 5600 rpm |
| Torque | 121 lb/ft @ 3600 rpm |
| 0-60 Mph | 12.9 sec |
| 1/4 Mile | 19.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 103 mph |
| Fuel Economy | Not Added Yet |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual,4 spe |
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Dodge Grand Caravan 1984 - 1990
Overview
The Dodge Caravan is a minivan built by the American car maker Chrysler Group LLC and sold under the Dodge brand. The Caravan first hit the market in 1984 and is still in production, up until now the Caravan is at its fifth generation. As with other Dodge automobiles, Chrysler also made a Plymouth variant of the Caravan, named Voyager.
First generation of the Caravan was produced from 1984 to 1990. The Caravan had two wheel bases a 112 inch (2847 mm) for the short wheel base (SWB) version and 119.1 inch (3025 mm) for the long wheel base (LWB) version named Dodge Grand Caravan
First generation of the Caravan was built on Chryslers S platform, which was closely related with the K platform cars like Dodge Aries and Plymouth Reliant, thus the car had a more car like feeling.
Variants
In its production lifetime, the Dodge Caravan had no less than six engines. In its first years the Caravan was available with a 2.2 liter or a 2.6 liter. The 2.2 liter straight four developed 101 horse power @ 5600 rpm and a maximum torque of 121 lb/ft @ 3600 rpm. The engine was available only with a five speed manual transmission. Fuel economy was good, returning an average 20.1 miles per gallon.
The other engine, the 2.6 liter was also in inline four configuration and was available only with the three speed automatic gearbox. The engine had a similar output as the 2.2 liter, delivering 104 hp @ 4800 rpm and 143 lb/ft of torque @ 2000 rpm. The 2.6 liter was available only until 1986 and the 2.2 liter was offered for a year more, until 1987.
In 1987 the 2.5 liter straight four engine was introduce, replacing the 2.6 liter. This engine had an output of 101 hp @ 4800 rpm and a maximum torque of 135 lb/ft @ 2800 rpm. The 2.5 liter was available with both the 5 speed manual and the 3 speed automatic. Also in 1987, Dodge introduced the 3.0 liter V6, which was available only with the three speed automatic (four speed from 1989 only for the Grand Caravan). Total power output was rated at 141 hp @ 5000 rpm and peck torque of 171 lb/ft @ 2800 rpm. The V6 returned a fair fuel economy at 17.3 miles to the gallon.
From 1989 to 1990 the 2.5 liter Turbo was available. The engine out powered the V6, delivering 150 hp @ 4800 rpm and 180 lb/ft of torque @ 2000 rpm to the front wheels. This engine was available with either the manual or the automatic and returned a fuel economy of 20.8 mpg with the manual and 19.1 mpg with the automatic.
In 1990 the largest engine, as displacement, was introduced; it was the 3.3 liter V6 that, like the other V6, was available only with automatic, but this time a 4 speed. The 3.3 liter V6 also was available only for the Grand Caravan. Power output was similar to the 2.5 liter Turbo, kicking out 150 hp @ 4800 rpm and a maximum torque of 185 lb/ft @ 3600 rpm.
The minivans came equipped for seven passengers in three rows of seating, putting it between a typical twelve-passenger/four-row full-size van and a six-passenger/two-row large sedan. In the front both the Caravan and Grand Caravan featured 2 bucket seats with attached armrests and open floor space between them, the second row had a 2 person bench seat, and in the third row there was a 3 person bench seat. The two bench seats in the rear were independently removable, and the large 3 person bench could also be installed in the 2nd row location via a second set of attachment points on the van's floor, ordinarily hidden with snap-in plastic covers. This configuration allowed for conventional 5 person seating with a sizable cargo area in the rear. The latching mechanisms for the benches were very intuitive and easy to operate, but the act of moving the seats, required 2 adults.
Additional Information
For the safety of the passengers the Caravan had side-impact reinforcements for all seating positions front and rear, three point seatbelts at the front and simple seatbelts for the other five seats, unfortunately airbags and ABS were not available.
The four speed automatic featured a computer controlled Ultradrive system that indeed offered better fuel economy, but it had reliability problems, usually stemming from what is known as "gear hunt" or "shift busyness", resulting in premature wear of the internal clutches.