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Plymouth Acclaim 2.5i (102 Hp) Automatic
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Plymouth Acclaim:
The Plymouth Acclaim is a four-door, front-engine, front-drive mid-size sedan manufactured and marketed for 1989–1995 model years, replacing Plymouth's E-body Caravelle and the K-body Reliant. Chrysler marketed badge engineered AA-body variants for its Dodge and Chrysler brands, the Dodge Spirit, the Chrysler LeBaron sedan, and the export-market Chrysler Saratoga. The Acclaim was replaced by the Plymouth Breeze in 1996.
The Acclaim was a version of the Chrysler Corporation's AA-body 4-door sedan, an evolutionary development of Chrysler's extended K-car platform. Acclaim production ended on December 9, 1994, after a short 1995 model year and introduction of the model year 1996 cab-forward Plymouth Breeze. As one of the last K-car derivatives produced by Chrysler, Acclaim production reached just under half a million over its 7-model year run....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Acclaim Overview:
Plymouth Acclaim (Acclaim). With 183 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1265 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 165 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Plymouth Acclaim was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, therefore, no official Euro NCAP safety rating is available for this generation.
2.5i (102 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and city commutes, though the 3-speed automatic limits spirited acceleration and overall responsiveness.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is typical for a compact sedan of its era with an automatic transmission, acceptable for its time but not particularly efficient by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Affordable and practical family sedan
- • Simple, proven K-car platform mechanics
- • Good value for money on the used market
Cons:
- • Uninspired styling and basic interior
- • Limited performance, especially with the base 4-cylinder and automatic
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Can suffer from typical older car issues like rust and electrical quirks
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Plymouth |
| Model: | Acclaim |
| Generation: | Acclaim |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5i (102 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 102 Hp @ 4800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 40.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 183 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K |
| Engine displacement: | 2501 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 8.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 104 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.4 kg/Hp, 80.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 144.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1265 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 410 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4600 mm mm |
| Width: | 1730 mm mm |
| Height: | 1360 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1450 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| 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 | 195/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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