It Just Keeps-on Keeping-on: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew

The Chrysler Corporation takes their good thing and just keeps on making it a better vehicle. What's the line, "your not getting older...your just getting better!"

My first new car dealership was a Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth franchise in 1984. That was the first year that Lee Iaccoca introduced the Mini-Van to the automotive World. The Dodge Caravan and the Plymouth Voyager were the hottest things since pancakes.

Since that time the Dodge Caravan has evolved into one of the best selling vehicles of all time and has virtually eliminated all the competition in this segment. Millions of Chrysler and Dodge Mini-Vans roll on the Worlds Roadways today

Engine
Fuel System SMPI, Engine Order Code ERB
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 283 @ 6400
Engine Type Gas V6, SAE Net Torque @ RPM 260 @ 4400
Displacement 3.6L/220
Transmission, Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.21, Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.16
Trans Order Code DG2
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.84
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.13
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.28
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69

Drive-train Front Wheel Drive
Clutch Size (in) NA
Trans Type 6
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.45 - 1.57
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x 1.1
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.0 x 0.5
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.90
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.3
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Order Code TRZ
Rear Tire Order Code TRZ
Rear Tire Size P225/65R17
Spare Tire Order Code TBK
Front Tire Size P225/65R17

Wheels
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Suspension:
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Twist-beam axle
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD - Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD - Shock Absorber Diameter -
Front (mm) - TBD - Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut

Recorded on June 28, 2011 using a Cat Smith Flip Video Cam.

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