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DODGE SPRINTER 2500

Vehicle type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 10-passenger, 4door van Price as tested: $36,228 Price and option breakdown: base Dodge Sprinter 2500 (includes $830 freight), $33,428; rear air conditioning, $1250; Power Convenience Group (includes power windows and locks), $714; cruise control, $198; Maintenance Group (includes warning lights for low washer fluid, air-filter restriction, and maintenance due), $165; 150-amp alternator, $155; chrome grille trim, $150; gray rear fascia with step pad, $110; Accessory Group (includes map lights and passenger assist handle), $58 Major standard accessories: A/C, rear defroster Sound system: Sound 10 AM/FM radio/cassette, 3 speakers ENGINE Type . . . . . . . . . .turbocharged and intercooled inline-5 diesel, iron block and head Bore x stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.46 x 3.48 in, 87.9 x 88.4mm Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 cu in, 2682cc Compression ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.0:1 Fuel-delivery system . . . . . . . . . . .common-rail direct injection Turbocharger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garrett Maximum boost pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.0 psi Valve gear . . . . .chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters Power (SAE net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 bhp @ 3800 rpm Torque (SAE net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

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*Base price includes freight, any performance options, and applicable gas-guzzler taxes.

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ACCELERATION seconds 0–60 mph 1/4-mile Chevrolet Express 2500 AWD Ford E-150 Volkswagen EuroVan MV Dodge Sprinter 2500 0

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ACCELERATION Seconds Zero to 30 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5 40 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.9 50 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.3 60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.1 70 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.0 80 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.8 90 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66.8 Street start, 5–60 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.3 Top-gear acceleration, 30–50 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.4 50–70 mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.3 Standing 1/4 -mile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.0 sec @ 70 mph Top speed (governor limited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 mph BRAKING 70–0 mph @ impending lockup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 ft HANDLING Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.65 g Understeer . . . . . . . . . . . . .minimal moderate excessive ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY EPA city driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 mpg EPA highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 mpg C/D-observed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 mpg INTERIOR SOUND LEVEL Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 dBA Full-throttle acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 dBA 70-mph cruising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 dBA

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CHASSIS/BODY Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .unit construction Body material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .welded steel stampings INTERIOR SAE volume, front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 cu ft middle seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 cu ft rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 cu ft cargo, seats in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72/367 cu ft Practical cargo room, length of pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192.0 in largest sheet of plywood . . . . . . .129.0 x 49.5 in no. of 10 x 10 x 16-in boxes, seats in/out . . . . . . . . . . . . .49–180/248 Front-seat adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .seatback angle; driver only: fore and aft, rear height Restraint systems, front . . . . .manual 3-point belts, driver and passenger front airbags middle/rear . . . . . . . . .manual 3-point belts

STEERING Type . . . . . . . . . . .rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assist Steering ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.6:1 Turns lock-to-lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8 Turning circle curb-to-curb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.0 ft BRAKES Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hydraulic with vacuum power assist and anti-lock control Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.7 x 3.0-in vented disc Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.7 x 3.7-in disc

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DIMENSIONS Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140.0 in Track, front/rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65.0/64.2 in Length/width/height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226.0/74.2/104.0 in Ground clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.3 in Drag area, Cd (0.36) x frontal area (49.3 sq ft, est) . .17.8 sq ft Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5381 lb Weight distribution, F/R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.5/47.5% Curb weight per horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.9 lb Fuel capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.4 gal

SUSPENSION Front . . . . . . . . .ind, strut located by a control arm, transverse semi-elliptical leaf spring, anti-roll bar Rear . . . . . .rigid axle supported by semi-elliptical leaf springs, anti-roll bar

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DRIVETRAIN Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-speed automatic Final-drive ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.72:1 Gear Ratio Mph/1000 rpm Max. test speed I 3.60 6.3 27 mph (4200 rpm) II 2.19 10.4 44 mph (4200 rpm) III 1.41 16.2 68 mph (4200 rpm) IV 1.00 22.7 90 mph (3950 rpm) V 0.83 27.4 90 mph (3300 rpm)

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WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel size/type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.0 x 16 in/stamped steel Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michelin LTX A/S, LT225/75R-16 Test inflation pressures, F/R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55/55 psi Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .full size on steel wheel