2005 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, and Chrysler Voyager
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Engines
The Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan come with the 3.3 liter V6 or the 3.8 liter V6. The Dodge Caravan short wheelbase model comes with the 2.4 liter four-cylinder as its base engine.
Both V6 engines are LEV (low emission) certified for all 50 states.
Power for the 3.3 is 180 hp (134 kW) @ 5200 rpm (54.5 bhp/liter) with 19/26 mpg (EPA estimates, regular gas).
Power for the 3.8 is 215 hp (160 kW) @ 5000 rpm (56.6 bhp/liter) with 245 lb.-ft. (332 Nm) @ 4000 rpm and 18/25 mpg (EPA estimates, regular gas).
Power for the 2.4 remains at 150 (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm, 167 lb-ft (226 Nm) (61.8 hp/liter) with 21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway.
Chrysler and Dodge vans are made in St. Louis - short wheelbase Dodge vans in Brampton.
2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY SPECIFICATIONS |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Alternator | 140A - std.; 160A - optional | |
| Battery | 600 CCA w/2.4-liter engine; | |
| 500 CCA w/ 3.3-liter engine | ||
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES |
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| Wheelbase | 119.3 (3030) | |
| Track, Front | 63.0 (1600) | |
| Track, Rear | 64.0 (1626) | |
| Overall Length | 200.5 (5093) | |
| Overall Width | 78.6 (1996) | |
| Overall Height (a) | 68.8 (1748) | |
| Ground Clearance (a) | 5.4 (137) | |
| Curb Weight - est. | 4154 lbs. (1880 kg) - LX | |
| 4279 lbs. (1941 kg) - Touring | ||
| 4372 lbs. (1983 kg) - Limited | ||
| Weight Distribution, %F/R | 59/41 - LX, | |
| 58/42 - Touring | ||
| 57/43 - Limited | ||
| Frontal Area | 31.17 ft 2 (2.90 m 2 ) | |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.35 |
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ACCOMMODATIONS |
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| Front | ||
| Head Room | 39.6 (1004.7) | |
| Leg Room | 40.6 (1032) | |
| Shoulder Room | 62.9 (1598) | |
| Hip Room | 57 (1452) | |
| Seat Travel | 8.6 (218) | |
| Front Volume Index | 58.3 ft 3 (1.65 m 3 ) | |
| Intermediate | ||
| Head Room | 39.5 (1004.4) | |
| Leg Room | 37.5 (952.9) | |
| Knee Clearance | 3.9 (98.5) | |
| Shoulder Room | 64.9 (1644) | |
| Hip Room | 67.6 (1717.4) | |
| Intermediate Volume Index | 58.0 ft 3 (1.64 m 3 ) | |
| Rear | ||
| Head Room | 38.3 (972) | |
| Leg Room | 36.6 (930) | |
| Knee Clearance | 3.0 (78) | |
| Shoulder Room | 62.1 (1577) | |
| Hip Room | 49.0 (1244) | |
| Rear Volume Index | 51.0 ft 3 (1.44 m 3 ) | |
| Interior Volume Index | 167.3 ft 3 (4.74 m 3 ) | |
| Cargo Volume Indexes | ||
| Aft of Int. Seat | 54.2 ft 3 (1.5 m 3 ) | |
| Aft of Rear Seat | 20.2 ft 3 (0.6 m 3 ) | |
| Seats Removed - Max Cargo | 167.9 ft 3 (4.8 m 3 ) | |
| Aft of Int. Seat (Fold-in-the-floor) | 146.7 ft 3 (4.15 m 3 ) | |
| Aft of Rear Seat (Fold-in-the-floor) | 15.3 ft 3 (.04 m 3 ) | |
| Seats removed - Max Cargo | 45.6 ft 3 (1.3 m 3 ) | |
BODY - |
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| Layout | Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive - std.; all-wheel drive - opt. | |
| Construction | Unitized steel w/hinged front doors, sliding left & | |
| right side doors & liftgate w/temperature compensated gas props | ||
SUSPENSION |
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| Iso struts w/integral gas-charged shock absorbers, coil springs, asymmetrical lower control arms, link-type stabilizer bar, urethane jounce bumpers, rubber-isolated cast aluminum cross members - std. | ||
| Rubber-isolated longitudinal single-leaf springs, tubular beam axle, track bar & gas-charged shock absorbers - std; Revised rate springs & load leveling shock absorbers - Trailer Towing Group only; | ||
STEERING - |
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| Type | Rack and pinion, power-assisted | |
| Overall Ratio | 17.8:1 | |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft. (12.0 m) | |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.14 | |
BRAKES - |
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| Front | ||
| Size & Type | 11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc w/2.60 (66) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS | |
| Swept Area | 228.5 in 2 (1474 cm 2 ) | |
| Rear | ||
| Size & Type | 11.4 x 0.5 (290 x 12.5) solid disc w/1.65 (42) single-piston sliding caliper & ABS | |
| Swept Area | 190.5 in 2 (1234 cm 2 ) | |
| Power Assist Type | 10.62 (270) single diaphragm vacuum | |
| Revolutions/mile (revolutions/km) | 781 (485) | |
| (a) Other sizes and brands may also be used | ||
2005 DODGE CARAVAN AND GRAND CARAVAN SPECIFICATIONS | ||
TRANSAXLE (4-SPEED AUTOMATIC)- |
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| Description | Adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch | |
| 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 - 3.3-liter engine, 3.43 - 3.8-Liter engine | |
| Overall Top Gear | 2.49 - 3.3-liter engine, 2.37 - 3.8-liter engine | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Alternator | 140 A - standard; 160 A - optional | |
| (included with rear A/C, fog lamps, | ||
| or Trailer Tow Group) | ||
| Battery | 500 CCA - standard with 3.3-liter engine | |
| 600 CCA - standard with 2.4- and 3.8-liter engines and included with Trailer Tow group | ||
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES |
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| Caravan | ||
| Wheelbase | 113.3 (2878) | |
| Track, Front | 63.0 (1600) | |
| Track, Rear | 64.0 (1626) | |
| Overall Length | 189.1 (4808) | |
| Overall Width | 78.6 (1997) | |
| Overall Height (a) | 68.9 (1749) | |
| Ground Clearance (a) | 5.4 (138) | |
| Curb Weight - est. | 3908 lbs. (1773 kg) - SE | |
| 4057 lbs. (1840 kg) - SXT | ||
| Weight Distribution, %F/R | 59/41 - SE, | |
| 60/40 - SXT | ||
| Frontal Area | 31.17 ft 2 (2.90 m 2 ) | |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.35 | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 gal. (75 L) | |
| Grand Caravan | ||
| Wheelbase | 119.3 (3030) | |
| Track, Front | 63.0 (1600) | |
| Track, Rear | 64.0 (1626) | |
| Overall Length | 200.5 (5092.7) | |
| Overall Width | 78.6 (1997) | |
| Overall Height (a) | 68.8 (1748) | |
| Ground Clearance (a) | 5.4 (138) | |
| Curb Weight - est. | 4146 lbs. (1880 kg) - SE | |
| 4252 lbs. (1929 kg) - SXT | ||
| Weight Distribution, %F/R | 58/42 - SE, 57/43 - SXT | |
| Frontal Area | 31.17 ft 2 (2.90 m 2 ) | |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.35 | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 gal. (75 L) | |
| (a) at curb weight | ||
ACCOMMODATIONS |
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| Caravan | ||
| Seating Capacity, F/I/R | 2/2/03 | |
| Front | ||
| Head Room | 39.6 (1004.8) | |
| Leg Room | 40.6 (1032) | |
| Shoulder Room | 63.0 (1598) | |
| Hip Room | 57.2 (1452.4) | |
| Seat Travel | 8.6 (220) | |
| Front Volume Index | 55.9 ft 3 (1.58 m 3 ) | |
| Intermediate | ||
| Head Room | 39.9 (1007.5) | |
| Leg Room | 36.5 (926.9) | |
| Knee Clearance | 2.0 (50) | |
| Shoulder Room | 64.7 (1644) | |
| Hip Room | 67.8 (1722) | |
| Intermediate Volume Index | 54.0 ft 3 (1.53 m 3 ) | |
| Rear | ||
| Head Room | 37.3 (948) | |
| Leg Room | 33.8 (858.9) | |
| Knee Clearance | 6.3(0.2) | |
| Shoulder Room | 61.7 (1574) | |
| Hip Room | 48.8 (1245) | |
| Rear Volume Index | 43.6 ft 3 (1.23 m 3 ) | |
| Interior Volume Index | 157.1 ft 3 (4.40 m 3 ) | |
| Cargo Volume Indexes | ||
| Aft of Int. Seat | 45.6 ft 3 (1.3 m 3 ) | |
| Aft of Rear Seat | 15.3 ft 3 (0.43 m 3 ) | |
| Seats Removed | 146.7 ft 3 (4.2 m 3 ) | |
| Aft of Int. Seat (Fold-in-the-floor) | 44.2 ft 3 (1.25 m 3 ) | |
| Aft of Rear Seat (Fold-in-the-floor) | 15.1 ft 3 (.04 m 3 ) | |
| Seats removed - Max Cargo(Fold-in-the-floor) | 142.3 ft 3 (4.03 m 3 ) | |
| Grand Caravan | ||
| Seating Capacity, F/I/R | 2/2/03 | |
| Front | ||
| Head Room | 39.6 (1004.7) | |
| Leg Room | 40.6 (1032) | |
| Shoulder Room | 62.9 (1598) | |
| Hip Room | 57.2 (1452.4) | |
| Seat Travel | 8.6 (220) | |
| Front Volume Index | 58.2 ft 3 (1.65 m 3 ) | |
| Intermediate | ||
| Head Room | 39.1 (994.2) | |
| Leg Room | 39.0 (990.1) | |
| Knee Clearance | 3.7 (94.9) | |
| Shoulder Room | 64.8 (1643.9) | |
| Hip Room | 67.5 (1717.4) | |
| Intermediate Volume Index | 57.1 ft 3 (1.62 m 3 ) | |
| Rear | ||
| Head Room | 38.5 (973.9) | |
| Leg Room | 38.9 (987.5) | |
| Knee Clearance | 4.5 (113.2) | |
| Shoulder Room | 62.1 (577.1) | |
| Hip Room | 49.0 (1244.2) | |
| Rear Volume Index | 50.1 ft 3 (1.42 m 3 ) | |
| Interior Volume Index | 165.3 ft 3 (4.69 m 3 ) | |
| Cargo Volume Indexes | ||
| Aft of Int. Seat | 54.2 ft 3 (1.5 m 3 ) | |
| Aft of Rear Seat | 20.0 ft 3 (0.57 m 3 ) | |
| Seats Removed | 167.9 ft 3 (4.8 m 3 ) | |
| Aft of Int. Seat (Fold-in-the-floor) | 51.3 ft 3 (.04 m 3 ) | |
| Aft of Rear Seat (Fold-in-the-floor) | 17.8 ft 3 (.50 m 3 ) | |
| Seats removed - Max Cargo(Fold-in-the-floor) | 163.5 ft 3 (4.62 m 3 ) | |
BODY - |
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| Layout | Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive | |
| or all-wheel drive | ||
| Construction | Unitized steel w/hinged front doors, sliding left & | |
| right side doors & liftgate w/temperature compensated gas props | ||
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | Iso struts w/integral gas-charged shock absorbers, coil springs, asymmetrical lower control arms, link-type stabilizer bar, urethane jounce bumpers, rubber-isolated cast aluminum cross members - std. | |
| Rear | Rubber-isolated longitudinal single-leaf springs, tubular beam axle, track bar & gas-charged shock absorbers - std. Revised rate springs & load leveling shock absorbers - Trailer Towing Group only | |
STEERING - |
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| Type | Rack and pinion, power-assisted | |
| Overall Ratio | 17.8:1 | |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) | 37.6 ft. (11.5 m) - Caravan | |
| 39.4 ft. (12.0 m) - Grand Caravan | ||
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.14 |
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BRAKES |
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| Standard - Caravan SE | ||
| Front | ||
| Size & Type | 11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc w/2.52 (64) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS | |
| Swept Area | 228.5 in 2 (1474 cm 2 ) | |
| Rear | ||
| Size & Type | 9.8 x 2.2 (250 x 55) dual-action drum | |
| Swept Area | 134 in 2 (864 cm 2 ) | |
| Power Assist Type | 10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum | |
| Standard - Caravan Sport | ||
| Optional - Caravan SE | ||
| Front | ||
| Size & Type | 11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc w/2.52 (66) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS | |
| Swept Area | 228.5 in 2 (1474 cm 2 ) | |
| Rear | ||
| Size & Type | 9.8 x 2.2 (250 x 55) dual-action drum with ABS | |
| Swept Area | 134 in 2 (864 cm 2 ) | |
| Power Assist Type | 10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum | |
| Standard - Grand Caravan Sport & Grand Caravan ES | ||
| Optional - Caravan Sport & Grand Caravan Sport | ||
| Front | ||
| Size & Type | 11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc w/2.60 (66) single-piston sliding caliper and ABS | |
| Swept Area | 228.5 in 2 (1474 cm 2 ) | |
| Rear | ||
| Size & Type | 11.4 x 0.5 (290 x 12.5) solid disc w/1.65 (42) single-piston sliding caliper & ABS | |
| Swept Area | 190.5 in 2 (1229 cm 2 ) | |
| Power Assist Type | 10.62 (270) single diaphragm vacuum | |
| WHEELS | ||
| Standard - SE & Sport | ||
| Type & Material | Stamped steel | |
| Size | 15 x 6.5 | |
| Standard - ES, Optional - Sport | ||
| Type & Material | Cast Aluminum | |
| Size | 16 x 6.5 | |
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