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Chrysler ES Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1988–1991) — First Generation

You are looking at the first-generation Chrysler ES as a three-door hatchback. This overview stays with that body style and the gasoline versions that define how it drives day to day.

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Chrysler ES Engines and Transmissions

A Chrysler ES engine in this generation is the 2.2-liter gasoline unit used in the three-door hatchbacks shown here. Your powertrain choice is the transmission: the 2.2 MT with a manual gearbox, or the 2.2 AT with an automatic. Both selected examples keep a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.

Hatchback 3-door — Chrysler ES Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Chrysler ES Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.2 MTGasoline2213 cm³148 hp109 kW230 N⋅mManualFWD
2.2 ATGasoline2213 cm³148 hp109 kW230 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2501 cm³98 hp72 kW180 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2501 cm³98 hp72 kW180 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.5 MTGasoline2501 cm³146 hp107 kW244 N⋅mManualFWD
2.5 ATGasoline2501 cm³146 hp107 kW244 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Chrysler ES Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door — Chrysler ES Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Chrysler ES Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.2 MT4361 mm1710 mm1339 mm2463 mm1140 kg1640 kg115 mm
2.2 AT4361 mm1710 mm1339 mm2463 mm1140 kg1640 kg115 mm
2.5 MT4361 mm1710 mm1339 mm2463 mm1140 kg1640 kg115 mm
2.5 AT4361 mm1710 mm1339 mm2463 mm1140 kg1640 kg115 mm
2.5 MT4361 mm1710 mm1339 mm2463 mm1225 kg1700 kg115 mm
2.5 AT4361 mm1710 mm1339 mm2463 mm1225 kg1700 kg115 mm

Chrysler ES Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door — Chrysler ES Cargo Space

Hatchback 3-door Chrysler ES Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.2 MT375 l943 l
2.2 AT375 l943 l
2.5 MT375 l943 l
2.5 AT375 l943 l
2.5 MT375 l943 l
2.5 AT375 l943 l