Plymouth Caravelle

Plymouth Caravelle
Overview
ManufacturerPlymouth (Chrysler)
Production1985–1988 (U.S.)
1983–1988 (Canada)
AssemblyJefferson Avenue Assembly, Detroit, Michigan (U.S.)
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size
Body style4-door sedan
2-door coupe
LayoutTransverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
PlatformE-body (Sedan)
K-body (Coupe)
RelatedChrysler E-Class
Chrysler New Yorker
Dodge 600
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed A520 manual
5-speed A525 manual
3-speed A413 automatic
3-speed A470 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase103.3 in (2,624 mm)
Length185.2 in (4,704 mm)
Width68.0 in (1,727 mm)
Height53.1 in (1,349 mm)
Curb weight2,598 lb (1,178 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorChrysler E-Class
SuccessorPlymouth Acclaim

The Plymouth Caravelle is a mid-size sedan that was introduced by Plymouth as a 1983 Canadian model. The Caravelle came to the United States in 1985 to replace the Chrysler E-Class. It was essentially identical to the concurrent Dodge 600. It was replaced by the Plymouth Acclaim in 1989. The Caravelle was Plymouth's first front wheel drive mid-size sedan.

The name of the vehicle was inspired by the word Caravel, a 15th-century sailing ship used by the Portuguese; the ship was noted for its speed and agility.