Dodge Caravan III LWB 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Dodge Caravan III LWB 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic /Minivan 1996 - 2000/

What is the body type of Dodge Caravan III LWB?

Minivan, 5 Doors, 7 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Dodge Caravan III LWB 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic?

11.8 l/100 km
19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

How fast is 1996 Caravan III LWB 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic?

170 km/h | 106 mph

What is the power output of Dodge Caravan Minivan 1996 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic?

166 Hp, 308 Nm
227 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Dodge Caravan Minivan 1996 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic?

3.8 l
3778 cm³
230.55 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Dodge 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic?

6, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Dodge Caravan III LWB Minivan 1996 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1996 Dodge Caravan Minivan?

5070 mm
199.61 in.

What is the width of 1996 Dodge Caravan Minivan?

1950 mm
76.77 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1996 Dodge Caravan III LWB 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic?

1795 kg
3957 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Dodge Caravan III LWB 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic?

2454 kg
5410 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Dodge Caravan Minivan?

575 - 4770 l
20.3 - 168.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Dodge Caravan III LWB 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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- Dodge Caravan
  - Caravan III LWB
    - 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
    - 3.3 V6 (158 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.3 V6 (158 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
    - 3.0 V6 (152 Hp) Automatic
    - 3.0 V6 (152 Hp) 4x4 Automatic

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General information

Brand

Dodge

Model

Caravan

Generation

Caravan III LWB

Modification (Engine)

3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1996

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Minivan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.8 l/100 km 17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

170 km/h 106 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.8 kg/Hp, 92.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 171.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

166 Hp @ 4300 rpm.

Power per litre

43.9 Hp/l

Torque

308 Nm @ 3100 rpm. 227 lb.-ft. @ 3100 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

EGH

Engine displacement

3778 cm³ 230.55 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96 mm 3.78 in.

Piston Stroke

87 mm 3.43 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1795 kg 3957 lbs.

Max. weight

2454 kg 5410 lbs.

Max load

659 kg 1453 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

575 l 20.3 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

4770 l 168.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

75 l 19.81 US gal | 16.5 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5070 mm 199.61 in.

Width

1950 mm 76.77 in.

Height

1740 mm 68.5 in.

Wheelbase

3030 mm 119.29 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 (C_d)

0.35

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.0 m 39.37 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

Tire size

215/60 R17

Wheel rim size

Specs of Dodge Caravan III LWB 3.8 V6 (166 Hp) Automatic /1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000/