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Dodge Avenger ES
GRAB LIFE BY THE HORNS
Dodge Avenger 1998 Feature Highlights
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Market Advantages
Dodge Avenger sets itself apart from the competition by offering a unique blend of value, design, excitement and practicality to today's sport coupe buyer. Its bold styling is combined with exceptional interior comfort. Avenger outpaces the competition with more passenger room, a larger trunk and a split-folding rear seat for added versatility. It delivers an exhilarating driving experience with a sophisticated four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension, speed-sensitive steering and multi-valve engine technology. Avenger offers market-leading value, style and performance - all wrapped in a package that is unmistakably Dodge.
Product Chronology
1998 MODEL YEAR
On-board recycling vapor recovery system
Caffe Latte exterior color
Black and gray interior color combination
1997 MODEL YEAR
Sport Model introduced
New front and rear appearance
P215/50HR17 tires and 17-inch cast aluminum wheels
1996 MODEL YEAR
2.5-liter V-6 engine power and torque increased (163 horsepower, 170 lb.-ft. torque)
1995 MODEL YEAR
Initial introduction
2.0-liter, DOHC, 16-valve, SMPI I-4 engine (140 horsepower, 130 lb.-ft. torque) 2.5-liter, SOHC, 24-valve, SMPI V-6 engine (155 horsepower, 160 lb.-ft. torque)
† Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts. Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.
Feature Availability
EXTERIOR
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Avenger
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Avenger ES
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Bracket - Front License Plate (Available Only Where Required)
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O
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O
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Colors - Ice Silver (New), Shark Blue, Bright White, Black, Indy Red Or Caffe Latte
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O
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O
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Door Handles (Body Color)
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S
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S
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Fascias - Front & Rear (Body Color)
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S
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S
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Fog Lamps - Front
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S
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Front Fender Stone Protection
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S
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S
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Glass - Tinted All Windows w/Windshield Sunshade
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S
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S
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Mirrors - Exterior: Power, Dual (Gloss Black)
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S
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S
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Moldings Body Side (Body Color)
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S
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S
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Window Opening Moldings (Gloss Black)
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S
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S
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Remote Release - Fuel Filler Door & Trunk Lid
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S
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S
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Spoiler - Trunk Lid-Mounted (Body Color - Highline and ES unique)
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S
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S
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Sun Roof - Power Tilt & Slide (Includes Dual Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps)
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O
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O
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Wipers & Washers - Windshield: Two-Speed w/Variable Delay Intermittent
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S
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S
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Legend:
S = Standard
O = Optional Alone And/Or In Group
- = Not Available
NOTE: Feature availability varies among equipment packages. The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.
INTERIOR
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Avenger
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Avenger ES
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Assist Handle: Right Front (Color Keyed)
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S
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S
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Carpet: Floor & Trunk, Cut Pile (Color Keyed)
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S
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S
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Cargo Net (Gray)
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S
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S
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Cargo Net Hooks (6) (Gray)
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S
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S
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Climate Control
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Air Conditioning
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S
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S
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Heater Ducts, Rear Seat
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S
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S
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Colors
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Black/Gray w/Light Gray Headliner
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O
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O
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Black/Tan w/Light Beige Headliner (Not Available w/Shark Blue Or Ice Silver)
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O
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O
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Console: Floor w/Armrest, Cup Holders (2), Covered Storage, Ash Receiver, Forward Storage & Cigar Lighter
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S
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S
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Defroster - Rear Window
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S
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S
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Door Trim Panels (Color Keyed) - Soft Vinyl & Map Pockets
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S
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S
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Floor Mats - Front and Rear, Carpeted (Color Keyed)
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S
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S
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Foot Rest - Driver's, Left
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S
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S
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Instrumentation
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Gauges, Analog: Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel Gauge, Oil Pressure Gauge & Coolant Temperature Gauge
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S
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S
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Warning Indicators: Battery, Oil Pressure, Driver's Seat Belt, Door/Deck Lid Ajar, Brake Fluid, High Beam Head Lamps, Low Fuel, Low Washer Fluid, Anti-Lock Brakes, Turn Signals, Brake System, Air Bag And Check Engine
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S
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S
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Lamps - Trunk, Glove Box, Header-Mounted Overhead Front Courtesy (2), Rear Courtesy (in console)
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S
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S
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Lock - Glove Compartment
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S
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S
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Quarter Trim Panels w/Vinyl Inserts (Color Keyed)
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S
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S
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Radios
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AM/FM Stereo Radio w/Cassette, 6 Speakers
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S
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-
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AM/FM Stereo Radio w/Compact Disc, Cassette & 6 Speakers
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O
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S
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Infinity® Audio System: AM/FM Stereo Radio w/Compact Disc & Cassette, 8 Speakers in 6 Locations & 150-Watt Amplifier
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-
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O
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Seat & Bolster Fabric Jaeger & Regina Seats & Regina Bolsters
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S
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-
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Leather & Vinyl Seat, Vinyl Door & Quarter Panel Inserts (Includes 6-Way Power Driver Seat)
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-
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S
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Seats Driver & Front Passenger: Low-Back Bucket w/Adjustable Head Restraints
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S
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S
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Driver: Memory Recliner, Manual Track w/ Height Adjuster
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S
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-
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6-Way Power Track
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-
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S
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Front Passenger: Recliner, "Easy Entry" Track
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S
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S
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Rear: 2-Passenger Bench w/Split-Folding Back, Locks & Integral Head Restraints
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S
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S
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Shift Knob - Molded
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S
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S
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Speed Control - Electronic
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S
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S
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Steering Column - Tilt
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S
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S
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Steering Wheel (Color Keyed) Polyurethane
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S
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-
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Leather-Wrapped
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-
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S
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Sun Visors (Color Keyed) Cloth w/Covered Mirrors
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S
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-
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Cloth w/Illuminated Mirrors
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-
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S
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Trunk Trim: Molded (Gray)
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S
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S
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Windows, Power - w/Driver One-Touch Down
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S
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S
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POWERTRAIN & CHASSIS
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Avenger
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Avenger ES
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2.5-Liter, SOHC, 24-Valve, SMPI V-6 Engine & Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle
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S
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S
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Brakes
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Power Four-Wheel Disc
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S
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S
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Anti-Lock Four-Wheel Disc
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-
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O
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Exhaust System - Dual Outlet w/Chrome Tips
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S
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S
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Steering - Speed-Sensitive Power Rack and Pinion
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S
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S
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Suspension Double-Wishbone Independent, Front & Rear
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S
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S
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Handling Calibration w/Rear Stabilizer Bar
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-
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S
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Touring Calibration
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S
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-
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Tire, Spare - Compact
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S
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S
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Tires
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P205/55HR16 Black Sidewall All-Season Performance
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S
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-
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P215/50HR17 Black Sidewall All-Season Performance -
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-
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S
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Wheels & Wheel Covers
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16 x 6-Inch Wheels & Class II Wheel Covers
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S
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-
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17 x 6.5-Inch Cast Aluminum Wheels
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S
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SAFETY & SECURITY
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Avenger
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Avenger ES
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Bumpers - 5-mph Impact Protection Front and Rear
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S
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S
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Door Locks - Power w/Driver Override
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S
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S
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Keyless Entry, Remote & Security Alarm (Includes "Panic" Alarm & 2 Key Fobs)
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O
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S
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Restraints Driver & Front Passenger: Next-Generation Air Bags†, Knee Bolsters, 3-Point Active Belts w/Adjustable Turning Loops & Traveling Buckles
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S
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S
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Rear Outboard: 3-Point Belts; Rear Center: Lap Belt
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S
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S
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Transmitter - HomeLink™ Three-Channel Universal Home Security System
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-
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S
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Warning Chime - Key-In-Ignition, Head Lamps On
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S
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S
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† Certified to federal regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always use seat belts. Remember, a back seat is the safest place for children.
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Dodge Avenger Specifications
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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Body Style
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Coupe
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Assembly Plant
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Normal, Illinois
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EPA Vehicle Class
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Compact car
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ENGINE: 2.5-LITER, SOHC, 24-VALVE, SMPI V-6
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Type & Description
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Six cylinder, V-6, liquid-cooled
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Displacement
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152.3 in3 (2497 cc)
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Bore x Stroke
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3.29 x 2.99 (83.5 x 76.0)
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Valve System
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SOHC, 24 valves, rocker arms w/roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters
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Fuel Injection
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Sequential multi-port, electronic
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Construction
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Cast iron block, aluminum alloy head, 6-throw crankshaft, beam bearing cap
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Compression Ratio
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9.0:1 - TLEV; 9.4:1 - Tier 1
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Power (SAE net)
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156 bhp (116 kW) @ 5000 rpm (62.4 bhp/liter) - TLEV;
163 bhp (122 kW) @ 5500 rpm (65.2 bhp/liter) - Tier 1
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Torque (SAE net) 1
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70 lb.-ft. (230 Nom) @ 4400 rpm - TLEV;
170 lb.-ft. (230 Nom) @ 4350 rpm - Tier 1
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Max. Engine Speed
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6500 rpm
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Fuel Requirement
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Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
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Oil Capacity
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4.2 qt. (4.0 L) plus filter
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Coolant Capacity
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7.5 qt. (7.0 L)
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Emission Controls
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3-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications, EGR(a)
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Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) - Std.
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Not recommended
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Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (MPG City/Hwy)
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19/27
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(a) Meets TLEV (Transitional Low Emission Vehicle) requirements in CA, NY, MA, VT & NE Trading Region states; meets Tier 1 requirements in all other states.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Alternator
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110A
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Battery
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525 CCA, Group 86, maintenance-free
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TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
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Description
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Adaptive electronic control, overdrive lockout, electronically modulated converter clutch
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Gear Ratios
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1st
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2.84
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2nd
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1.57
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3rd
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1.00
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4th
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0.69
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Effective Final Drive
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3.91
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Overall Top Gear
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2.69
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DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES
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Avenger
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Avenger ES
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Wheelbase
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103.7 (2635)
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103.7 (2635)
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Track, Front
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59.5 (1510)
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59.5 (1510)
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Track, Rear
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59.3 (1505)
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59.3 (1505)
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Overall Length
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190.2 (4830)
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190.2 (4830)
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Overall Width
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69.1 (1755)
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69.1 (1755)
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Overall Height(a)
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53.0 (1345)
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53.3 (1355)
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Ground Clearance(a)
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5.4 (137)
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5.4 (137)
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Curb Weight - est.
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3137 lbs, (1423 kg)
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3172 lbs, (1439 kg)
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Weight Distribution, %F/R
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61/39
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63/37
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Frontal Area
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21.16 ft2 (1.966 m2)
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21.16 ft2 (1.966 m2)
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Drag Coefficient
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0.33
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0.33
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Fuel Tank Capacity
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15.9 gal. (60 L)
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15.9 gal. (60 L)
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(a).With 5 passengers and luggage.
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Seating Capacity, F/R
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2/3
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Front
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Head Room
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39.1 (994) - std.; 37.6 (956) w/sun roof
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Leg Room
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43.3 (1099)
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Shoulder Room
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53.1 (1350)
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Hip Room
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55.1 (1400)
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Seat Travel
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9.45 (240) - manual; 9.06 (230) - power
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Recliner Range
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48°
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SAE Volume
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52.0 ft3
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Rear
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Head Room
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36.5 (928)
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Leg Room
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35.0 (889)
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Shoulder Room
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55.1 (1400)
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Hip Room
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49.6 (1260)
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SAE Volume
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38.7 ft3
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Cargo Volume
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13.1 ft3 (371 L)
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EPA Interior Volume Index
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104.2 ft3
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BODY
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Layout
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Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
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Construction
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Steel unibody w/isolated front & rear cross members
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SUSPENSION
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Front
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Modified double-wishbone, w/coil springs, direct-acting shock absorbers, 0.75 (19) link-type stabilizer bar
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Rear
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Double-wishbone, coil springs, direct-acting springs, direct-acting shock absorbers - std. all; 0.6 (15) link-type stabilizer bar - std. ES only
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STEERING
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Type
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Engine speed-sensitive, power-assisted rack and pinion
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Overall Ratio
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14.6:1
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Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
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39.4 ft. (12.0 m) - Avenger; 40.7 ft. (12.4 m) - Avenger
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ES Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
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2.4 - Avenger;
2.35 - Avenger ES
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TIRES (See also Tires, Wheels & Wheel Covers under Feature Availability) Standard - Avenger
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Size & Type
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P205/55HR16 Black Sidewall All-Season Performance
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Revs per Mile (km)
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754 (469)
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Standard - Avenger ES
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Size & Type
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P215/50HR17 Black Sidewall All-Season Performance
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Revs per Mile (km)
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739 (459)
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WHEELS
(See also Tires, Wheels & Wheel Covers under Feature Availability)
Standard - Avenger
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Type & Material
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Stamped steel
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Size
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16 x 6
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Standard - Avenger ES
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Type & Material
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Cast aluminum
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Size
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17 x 6.5
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BRAKES
Standard
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Front
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Size & Type
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10.0 x 0.94 (254 x 24) vented disc w/single-piston sliding caliper
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Swept Area
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184.8 in2 (1192 cm2)
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Rear
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Size & Type
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10.4 x 0.4 (262 x 10) disc w/single-piston sliding caliper
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Swept Area
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182.5 in2 (1177 cm2)
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Power Assist Type
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Single-diaphragm vacuum
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Optional
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Front
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Size & Type
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Same as std. w/ABS
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Swept Area
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Same as std.
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Rear
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Size & Type
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Same as std. w/ABS
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Swept Area
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Same as std.
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Power Assist Type
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Same as std.
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