Specifications: Dodge Caravan III SWB 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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Dodge Caravan III SWB 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Dodge
Model Caravan
Generation Caravan III SWB
Modification (Engine) 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic
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 13.4 l/100 km
17.55 US mpg
21.08 UK mpg
7.46 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 10.1 l/100 km
23.29 US mpg
27.97 UK mpg
9.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10.7 l/100 km
21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.35 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.5 sec
Maximum speed 170 km/h
105.63 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.6 kg/Hp, 86.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.2 kg/Nm, 160.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 166 Hp @ 4300 rpm.
Power per litre 43.9 Hp/l
Torque 308 Nm @ 3100 rpm.
227.17 lb.-ft. @ 3100 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code EGH
Engine displacement 3778 cm3
230.55 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96 mm
3.78 in.
Piston Stroke 87 mm
3.43 in.
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.3 l
4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
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Coolant 9.5 l
10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1920 kg
4232.88 lbs.
Max. weight 2454 kg
5410.14 lbs.
Max load 534 kg
1177.27 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) 140 mm
5.51 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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
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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