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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan American Value Pkg 4dr Wagon

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, Passenger Van, 2WD Minivan
17 (2012) mpg city / 25 (2012) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Passenger Van

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

2WD Minivan

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

163.500

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4510

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

17 (2012)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

25 (2012)

Engine Type:

Gas/Ethanol V6

Displacement:

3.6L/220

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

283 @ 6400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

260 @ 4400

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Twist-beam

Front Tire Size:

P225/65R16

Rear Tire Size:

P225/65R16

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.000 x 0.500

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

20.000

Wheelbase (in):

121.200

Length, Overall (in):

202.800

Advanced Technical Data

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

4 (2012)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A):

20 (2012)

Engine Order Code:

ERB

Trans Order Code:

DG2

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.120

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.840

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

2.280

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.450/1.570

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.000

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.690

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.210

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

730

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

9.1 (2012)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

160

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

10.300

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Front Tire Order Code:

TUG

Rear Tire Order Code:

TUG

Spare Tire Order Code:

TBK

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

14.300

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.900

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

39.100

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.900 x 1.100

Front Head Room (in):

39.800

Front Leg Room (in):

40.700

Front Shoulder Room (in):

63.700

Front Hip Room (in):

58.400

Second Head Room (in):

39.300

Second Leg Room (in):

36.500

Second Shoulder Room (in):

64.100

Second Hip Room (in):

65.000

Third Head Room (in):

37.900

Third Leg Room (in):

32.700

Third Shoulder Room (in):

62.000

Third Hip Room (in):

48.700

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

78.700

Height, Overall (in):

67.900

Track Width, Front (in):

65.600

Track Width, Rear (in):

64.800

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.600

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

49.000

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

46.200

Liftover Height (in):

24.400

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

143.800

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

83.300

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):

33.000

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