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Plymouth Sundance 2.5 i Turbo (152 Hp)
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Plymouth Sundance:
The Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance are compact 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks that were introduced for the 1987 model year by the Chrysler Corporation. For 1991, a 2-door convertible variant was added to the Shadow lineup; this bodystyle was not offered by Plymouth. The Sundance/Shadow replaced the Omni/Horizon models of their respective marque.
The first vehicle rolled out of Sterling Heights Assembly on August 25, 1986. In late 1988, production of the Mexican market version called the Chrysler Shadow began at Toluca Car Assembly. The Shadow/Sundance was also sold in Europe from 1988 to 1991 as the Chrysler ES. Production ended on March 9, 1994, with the Shadow/Sundance being replaced by the Dodge / Plymouth Neon....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sundance Overview:
Plymouth Sundance (Sundance). With 244 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1270 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Plymouth Sundance was produced between 1986 and 1994, predating the establishment of Euro NCAP in 1997. Therefore, this generation was not tested by Euro NCAP and no official star rating is available.
2.5 i Turbo (152 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides a significant boost in performance over the naturally aspirated versions, offering spirited acceleration and a more engaging driving experience.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is notably lower than the non-turbo models, especially when driven enthusiastically, reflecting its performance-oriented nature.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable and practical transportation for its era
- • Available turbocharged engine offered surprising performance
- • Hatchback body style provided decent cargo space
- • Generally simple and easy to maintain
- • Good value for money as a used car
Cons:
- • Uninspired styling and basic interior materials
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
- • Base engines offered only adequate performance
- • Not known for engaging driving dynamics or refinement
- • V6 engine could be thirsty, especially with automatic
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Plymouth |
| Model: | Sundance |
| Generation: | Sundance |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 i Turbo (152 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1992 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3/5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 152 Hp @ 4800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 244 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2501 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| 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: | 7.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.4 kg/Hp, 119.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 192.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1270 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 945 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 375 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4360 mm mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm mm |
| Height: | 1350 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2470 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| 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 | 185/70 R14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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