Specifications: Dodge Caravan III SWB 2.5d (116 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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Dodge Caravan III SWB 2.5d (116 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Dodge
Model Caravan
Generation Caravan III SWB
Modification (Engine) 2.5d (116 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Minivan
Seats 7
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11.4 l/100 km
20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg
8.77 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.2 l/100 km
32.67 US mpg
39.23 UK mpg
13.89 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12 sec
Maximum speed 175 km/h
108.74 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.1 kg/Hp, 62 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.1 kg/Nm, 140.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 116 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 46.4 Hp/l
Torque 262 Nm @ 1800 rpm.
193.24 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code VM425
Engine displacement 2499 cm3
152.5 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 92 mm
3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 94 mm
3.7 in.
Compression ratio 21:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 10 l
10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1870 kg
4122.64 lbs.
Max. weight 2575 kg
5676.9 lbs.
Max load 705 kg
1554.26 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 450 l
15.89 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 4140 l
146.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 75 l
19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4733 mm
186.34 in.
Width 1920 mm
75.59 in.
Height 1740 mm
68.5 in.
Wheelbase 2878 mm
113.31 in.
Front track 1600 mm
62.99 in.
Rear (Back) track 1626 mm
64.02 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 130 mm
5.12 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.35
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.5 m
37.73 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 215/65 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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