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Plymouth Caravelle Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1983–1988) — First Generation

The first-generation Plymouth Caravelle offered practical family motoring in Coupe and Sedan form, pairing straightforward mechanicals with roomy interiors. Here is what to expect from its powertrains and how they behave in everyday driving.

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Plymouth Caravelle Engines and Transmissions

Every Plymouth Caravelle engine in this generation runs on gasoline, favouring easy low-speed pulling power over outright speed. Selected examples pair these units with an automatic transmission, a drivetrain combination that suits relaxed cruising, while manual gearboxes typically reward drivers wanting more control in traffic.

Coupe — Plymouth Caravelle Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Plymouth Caravelle Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.2 MTGasoline2213 cm³97 hp71 kW165 N⋅mManualFWD
2.2 ATGasoline2213 cm³97 hp71 kW165 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.2 MTGasoline2213 cm³146 hp107 kW230 N⋅mManualFWD
2.2 ATGasoline2213 cm³146 hp107 kW230 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Sedan — Plymouth Caravelle Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Plymouth Caravelle Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
2.2 MTGasoline2213 cm³97 hp71 kW165 N⋅mManualFWD
2.2 ATGasoline2213 cm³97 hp71 kW165 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
2.2 MTGasoline2213 cm³146 hp107 kW230 N⋅mManualFWD
2.2 ATGasoline2213 cm³146 hp107 kW230 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Plymouth Caravelle Dimensions

Coupe — Plymouth Caravelle Dimensions

Coupe Plymouth Caravelle Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
2.2 MT4704 mm1727 mm1349 mm2624 mm1178 kg125 mm
2.2 AT4704 mm1727 mm1349 mm2624 mmNot provided125 mm
2.2 MT4704 mm1727 mm1349 mm2624 mm1178 kg125 mm
2.2 AT4704 mm1727 mm1349 mm2624 mmNot provided125 mm

Sedan — Plymouth Caravelle Dimensions

Sedan Plymouth Caravelle Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightGround clearance, minimum
2.2 MT4704 mm1727 mm1349 mm2624 mm1178 kg125 mm
2.2 AT4704 mm1727 mm1349 mm2624 mmNot provided125 mm
2.2 MT4704 mm1727 mm1349 mm2624 mm1178 kg125 mm
2.2 AT4704 mm1727 mm1349 mm2624 mmNot provided125 mm