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2005 Dodge Caravan / Grand
Caravan - Specs
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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine |
2.4-Liter,
DOHC, 16-Valve SMPI I-4
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3.3-Liter,
OHV, 12-Valve SMPI V-6
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3.8-Liter,
OHV, 12-Valve SMPI V-6
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| Availability |
Std. — Caravan SE
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Std.—Caravan C/V and Caravan
SXT; Grand Caravan C/V, Grand Caravan SE and SE Plus
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Std.—Grand Caravan SXT
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| Type and Description |
Inline with balance shafts, liquid-cooled
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Six-cylinder, 60° V-type, liquid-cooled
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Six-cylinder, 60° V-type, liquid-cooled
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| Displacement |
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
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201.5 cu. in. (3301 cu. cm)
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230.5 cu. in. (3778 cu. cm)
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| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.0)
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3.66 x 3.19 (93 x 81)
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3.78 x 3.43 (96 x 87)
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| Valve System |
DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel rocker
arms with roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters
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OHV, 12 valves, roller followers,
hydraulic lifters
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OHV, 12 valves, roller followers,
hydraulic lifters
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| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port, electronic
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Sequential, multi-port, electronic
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Sequential, multi-port, electronic
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| Construction |
Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate,
aluminum alloy head
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Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy
heads
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Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy
heads
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| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1
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9.3:1
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9.6:1
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| Power (SAE net) |
150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm (61.8
bhp/L)
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180 bhp (134 kW) @ 5000 rpm (54.5
bhp/L)
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207 bhp (154 kW) @ 5000 rpm (54.5
bhp/L) Torque (SAE net)
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| Torque (SAE net) |
165 lb.-ft. (226 N•m) @ 4000
rpm
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210 lb.-ft. (285 N•m) @ 4000
rpm
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238 lb.-ft. (323 N•m) @ 4000
rpm
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| Max. Engine Speed |
6250 rpm
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5600 rpm
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5600 rpm
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| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
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87 octane (R+M)
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Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
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| Oil Capacity |
4.5 qt. (4.25L) plus filter
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4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
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4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
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| Coolant Capacity |
11.35 qt. (10.74L)
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13.36 qt. (12.64L) — std.;
16.28 qt. (15.4L) — with rear heater
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13.36 qt. (12.64L) — std.;
16.28 qt. (15.4L) — with rear heater
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| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalytic converter, heated
oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
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Three-way catalytic converter, heated
oxygen sensors, and internal engine features(b)
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Three-way catalytic converter, heated
oxygen sensors, and internal engine features(b)
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| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
Not recommended
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2,000 lbs. (900 kg) — std.;
3,800 lbs. (1724 kg) — with optional Trailer
Preparation Group
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2,000 lbs. (900 kg)—std.; AWD:
3,500 lbs. (1588 kg); FWD: 3,800 lbs. (1724 kg)—with
optional Trailer Tow Preparation Group
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| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
mpg (City/Hwy) |
20/26
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19/26
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18/25
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| (a) Meets Tier II Bin 5 (federal)
and LEV 2 (CA) emission requirements. |
| Transmission |
Automatic,
Four-Speed Overdive
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| Availability |
Std. — All
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| Description |
Adaptive electronic control, electronically
modulated converter clutch
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| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
2.84
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| 2nd |
1.57
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| 3rd |
1
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| 4th |
0.69
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| Final Drive
Ratio |
3.62 — 3.3L engine
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3.43 — 3.8L engine
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| Overall Top Gear |
2.49 — 3.3L engine
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2.37 — 3.8L engine
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| Electrical System |
2005 Dodge
Caravan
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| Alternator |
140-amp — std |
| 160-amp — included with rear air
conditioning, fog lamps, heated seats and/or Trailer
Tow group |
| Battery |
600 CCA — std. with 2.4L and 3.8L
engines, included with Trailer Tow group |
| 500 CCA — std. with 3.3L engine |
| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2005 Dodge
Caravan
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2005 Dodge
Grand Caravan
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| Wheelbase |
113.3 (2878)
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119.3 (3030)
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| Track, Front |
63.0 (1600)
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63.0 (1600)
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| Track, Rear |
64.0 (1626)
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64.0 (1626)
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| Overall Length |
189.3 (4808)
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200.5 (5093)
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| Overall Width |
78.6 (1997)
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78.6 (1997)
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| Overall height (with Roof Rack) |
68.9 (1749)
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68.9 (1749)
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| Ground clearance |
5.6 (142)
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5.5 (138)
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| Curb weight (estimated) |
3,763 lbs. (1707 kg) - C/V
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3,841 lbs. (1742 kg) - C/V
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3,817 lbs. (1731 kg) - SE
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3,960 lbs. (1796 kg) - SE
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3,921 lbs. (1779 kg) - SXT
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4,325 lbs. (1962 kg) - SXT
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| Weight distribution, %F/R |
58/42 - SE
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58/42 - SE
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58/42 -SXT
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56/44 - SXT
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| Frontal area |
31.17 sq. ft. (2.90 sq. m)
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31.17 sq. ft. (2.90 sq. m)
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| Drag coefficient |
0.35
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0.35
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| Fuel tank capacity |
20 gal. (75L)
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20 gal. (75L)
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(a) All dimensions measured at curb
weight.
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| Dodge
Caravan |
Front
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Intermediate
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Rear
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| Seating Capacity |
2
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2
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3
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| Head room |
39.7 (1008)
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39.2 (994.7)
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37.3 (948)
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| Leg room |
40.8 (1032)
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36.6 (930.7)
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34.5 (875.8)
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| Knee clearance |
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1.6 (40.4)
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9 (24.1)
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| Shoulder room |
62.8 (1598)
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64.7 (1644)
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61.9 (1574)
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| Hip room |
57.2 (1453)
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67.8 (1722)
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49.0 (1246)
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| Seat travel |
8.6 (220)
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| Volume index |
55.9 cu. ft. (1.65 cu. m)
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53.7 cu. ft. (1.52 cu. m)
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43.2 cu. ft. (1.19 cu. m)
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| Cargo
Volume Indexes |
| Aft of int. seat |
44.2 cu. ft. (1.25 cu. m)
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| Aft of rear seat |
15.1 cu. ft. (0.43 cu. m)
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| Seats removed |
142.3 cu. ft. (4.03 cu. m)
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| Dodge Grand Caravan
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Front
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Intermediate
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Rear
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| Seating Capacity |
2
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2
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3
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| Head room |
39.6 (1005)
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39.1 (994)
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38.3 (973)
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| Leg room |
40.6 (1032)
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34.7 (881.1)
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31.9 (809)
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| Knee clearance |
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4.2 (106.7)
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6.0 (151.3)
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| Shoulder room |
62.8 (1598)
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64.7 (1644)
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62.1 (1577)
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| Hip room |
57.2 (1452)
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67.6 (1717)
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49.0 (1244)
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| Seat travel |
8.6 (220)
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| Volume index |
58.2 cu. ft. (1.65 cu. m)
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51.5 cu. ft. (1.46 cu. m)
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41.0 cu. ft. (1.16 cu. m)
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| Cargo
Volume Indexes |
| Aft of int.
seat |
51.3 cu. ft. (1.45 cu. m) - SE
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54.9 cu. ft. (1.55 cu. m) - SXT,
SE Plus
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| Aft of rear
seat |
17.6 cu. ft. (0.50 cu. m) - SE
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26.4 cu. ft. (0.75 cu. m) - SXT,
SE Plus
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| Seats removed |
167.9 cu. ft. (4.75 cu. m) - SE
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160.7 cu. ft. (4.55 cu. m) SXT,
SE Plus
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| Body and Frame |
2005 Dodge
Caravan / Grand Caravan
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| Layout |
Transverse front engine, front-wheel
drive
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| Construction |
Unitized steel with hinged front
doors; sliding left and right side doors—power
available
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liftgate with temperature-compensated
gas props—power available
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| Suspension |
2005 Dodge
Caravan / Grand Caravan
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| Front |
ISO struts with integral gas-charged shock
absorbers, coil springs, asymmetrical lower control
arms, link-type stabilizer bar, urethane jounce bumpers,
rubber-isolated cast-aluminum crossmember—std |
| Rear |
Rubber-isolated longitudinal single-leaf
springs, tubular beam axle, track bar and gas-charged
shock absorbers—std. |
| Revised spring rates and load-leveling
shock absorbers—opt. SE, SXT and ES |
| stiffer springs, higher control shock—Trailer
Towing Group only |
| Steering |
2005 Dodge
Caravan / Grand Caravan
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| Type |
Rack and pinion, power-assisted
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| Overall ratio |
17.8:1
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| Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)a |
37.6 ft. (11.5 m) — Caravan
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39.4 ft. (12.0 m) — Grand Caravan
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| Steering turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.14
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| Tires |
2005 Dodge
Caravan / Grand Caravan
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Standard - Cargo Van and Grand
Cargo Van
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| Size and type |
215/65R16 low black-letter all-season
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| Mfr. and model |
Bridgestone Turanza EL42+
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| Revs per mile (km) |
785 (487)
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Opt. - Caravan SE, Caravan SXT
and Grand Caravan SE
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| Size and type |
215/65R16 low black-letter all-season
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| Mfr. and model |
Bridgestone Turanza EL42
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| Revs per mile (km) |
778 (483)
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Standard - SE Plus and SXT
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| Size and type |
215/70R15 black sidewall all-season
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| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Integrity
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| Revs per mile (km) |
780 (485)
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| Wheels |
2005 Dodge
Caravan / Grand Caravan
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Standard - Caravan SE, Grand Caravan
SE, and SE Plus
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| Type and material |
Stamped-steel
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| Size |
15 x 6.5
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Standard - Caravan Cargo Van and
Grand Caravan Cargo Van
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| Type and material |
Stamped-steel
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| Size |
16 x 6.5
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Standard - Caravan SXT, Grand Caravan
SXT
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| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum
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| Size |
16 x 6.5
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| Brakes |
Front
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Rear
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| Standard - Caravan SE |
| Size and Type |
11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc
with 2.60 (66) single-piston sliding caliper
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9.8 x 2.2 (250 x 55) dual-action
drum
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| Swept Area |
228.5 sq. in. (1474 sq. cm)
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134 sq. in. (864 sq. cm)
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| Power Assist Type |
10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum
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| Standard - Grand Caravan
SE, Optional—Caravan SE |
| Size and Type |
11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc
with 2.60 (66) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
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9.8 x 2.2 (250 x 55) dual-action
drum with ABS
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| Swept Area |
228.5 sq. in. (1474 sq. cm)
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134 sq. in. (864 sq. cm)
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| Power Assist Type |
10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum
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| Standard - Caravan and
Grand Caravan Cargo Vans, and Grand Caravan SE Plus
and SXT |
| Size and Type |
11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc
with 2.60 (66) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
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11.4 x 0.5 (290 x 12.5) solid disc
with 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
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| Swept Area |
228.5 sq. in. (1474 sq. cm)
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190.5 sq. in. (1229 sq. cm)
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| Power Assist Type |
10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum
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