Plymouth Sundance: Overview
The Plymouth Sundance is a single-generation Coupe produced from 1986 to 1994. The catalogue lists nine versions, all with Gasoline engines, a front transverse engine position, and FWD. Engine choices cover 2,213 cc, 2,501 cc, and 2,972 cc, with outputs from 94 hp to 152 hp. Manual and Automatic transmissions are listed, while the highest measured top speed is 200 km/h.
The Plymouth Sundance is a single-generation Coupe produced from 1986 to 1994. The catalogue lists nine versions, all with Gasoline engines, a front transverse engine position, and FWD. Engine choices cover 2,213 cc, 2,501 cc, and 2,972 cc, with outputs from 94 hp to 152 hp. Manual and Automatic transmissions are listed, while the highest measured top speed is 200 km/h.
Plymouth Sundance generations
The Plymouth Sundance has one generation. The 1 generation ran from 1986 to 1994, used a Coupe body, and contains nine listed versions. No separate restyling is identified in the supplied data.
Plymouth Sundance engine and specs
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 MT, 94 hp | 94 hp (69 kW) at 4800 rpm | 165 Nm at 3200 rpm | 2,213 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
| 2.2 AT, 94 hp | 94 hp (69 kW) at 4800 rpm | 165 Nm at 3200 rpm | 2,213 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Automatic, 3-speed | FWD |
| 2.5 AT, 102 hp | 102 hp (75 kW) at 4800 rpm | 183 Nm at 2800 rpm | 2,501 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Automatic, 3-speed | FWD |
| 2.5 MT, 152 hp | 152 hp (112 kW) at 4800 rpm | 244 Nm at 2000 rpm | 2,501 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | Turbo | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
| 2.5 AT, 152 hp | 152 hp (112 kW) at 4800 rpm | 244 Nm at 2000 rpm | 2,501 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | Turbo | Automatic, 3-speed | FWD |
| 3.0 MT, 143 hp | 143 hp (105 kW) at 5000 rpm | 232 Nm at 3600 rpm | 2,972 cc | Gasoline | 6 | V-shaped | No | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
| 3.0 AT, 143 hp | 143 hp (105 kW) at 5000 rpm | 232 Nm at 3600 rpm | 2,972 cc | Gasoline | 6 | V-shaped | No | Automatic, 4-speed | FWD |
| 2.5 MT, 102 hp | 102 hp (75 kW) at 4800 rpm | 183 Nm at 2800 rpm | 2,501 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
| 2.5 MT, 102 hp | 102 hp (75 kW) at 4800 rpm | 183 Nm at 2800 rpm | 2,501 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
The 2.2 MT and 2.2 AT use central injection, have two valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 9.5, and a bore-and-stroke measurement of 87.5 × 92 mm. Both produce 94 hp and 165 Nm; the difference is the transmission, with a 5-speed Manual in the 2.2 MT and a 3-speed Automatic in the 2.2 AT.
The naturally aspirated 102 hp 2.5 versions use central injection, two valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 9, and an 87.5 × 104 mm bore and stroke. The 2.5 AT, 102 hp has a 3-speed Automatic, while both identical 2.5 MT, 102 hp catalogue entries have a 5-speed Manual.
The Turbo 2.5 MT, 152 hp and 2.5 AT, 152 hp use distributed injection, two valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 7.8, and an 87.5 × 104 mm bore and stroke. Both develop 244 Nm at 2000 rpm. The Manual version has five speeds, and the Automatic version has three.
The 3.0 MT and 3.0 AT use distributed injection and a naturally aspirated, V-shaped 6-cylinder engine with two valves per cylinder. Both produce 143 hp and 232 Nm from 2,972 cc, with a compression ratio of 8.9 and a bore and stroke of 91.1 × 76 mm. The 3.0 MT has a 5-speed Manual, whereas the 3.0 AT has a 4-speed Automatic.
Plymouth Sundance performance and mpg
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured for any listed Plymouth Sundance version. City, highway, and combined fuel consumption are also not measured for every version, so Plymouth Sundance mpg cannot be calculated from the supplied catalogue data. CO₂ output and ecological class are not measured as well.
Measured top speeds are available for four configurations:
- 2.2 MT, 94 hp: 170 km/h.
- 2.5 MT, 152 hp: 200 km/h.
- 3.0 MT, 143 hp: 190 km/h.
- 2.5 MT, 102 hp: 170 km/h for both identical catalogue entries.
Top speed is not measured for the 2.2 AT, 2.5 AT with 102 hp, 2.5 AT with 152 hp, and 3.0 AT. All nine versions specify 92 fuel.
Plymouth Sundance dimensions and weight
The available dimensional data are limited to ground clearance and fuel-tank capacity. Every listed Plymouth Sundance version has 120 mm of ground clearance and a 53-litre fuel tank. Wheel sizes are not measured for any version.
Kerb weight depends on the version where a measurement is available:
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 MT, 94 hp | 1,205 kg | not measured | 120 mm | 53 litres | not measured |
| 2.2 AT, 94 hp | not measured | not measured | 120 mm | 53 litres | not measured |
| 2.5 AT, 102 hp | not measured | not measured | 120 mm | 53 litres | not measured |
| 2.5 MT, 152 hp | 1,270 kg | not measured | 120 mm | 53 litres | not measured |
| 2.5 AT, 152 hp | not measured | not measured | 120 mm | 53 litres | not measured |
| 3.0 MT, 143 hp | 1,235 kg | not measured | 120 mm | 53 litres | not measured |
| 3.0 AT, 143 hp | not measured | not measured | 120 mm | 53 litres | not measured |
| 2.5 MT, 102 hp | 1,220 kg | not measured | 120 mm | 53 litres | not measured |
| 2.5 MT, 102 hp | 1,220 kg | not measured | 120 mm | 53 litres | not measured |
Gross weight is not measured for any version. Among the measured kerb weights, the 2.2 MT is the lightest at 1,205 kg, while the Turbo 2.5 MT is the heaviest at 1,270 kg, a difference of 65 kg.
All versions have Independent, spring front and rear suspension. The braking specification is Ventilated disc at the front and Disc at the rear.
Which Plymouth Sundance version to choose
For the highest output in the catalogue, the Turbo 2.5 MT, 152 hp and 2.5 AT, 152 hp lead with 152 hp and 244 Nm. They provide 9 hp and 12 Nm more than the 3.0 MT and 3.0 AT, which produce 143 hp and 232 Nm. The Turbo 2.5 MT also has the highest measured top speed, reaching 200 km/h—10 km/h above the measured 190 km/h of the 3.0 MT.
The naturally aspirated 2.5 versions occupy the middle ground with 102 hp and 183 Nm. Compared with the 2.2 versions, they add 8 hp and 18 Nm. Buyers choosing between the 2.5 AT, 102 hp and 2.5 MT, 102 hp are primarily choosing between a 3-speed Automatic and a 5-speed Manual; their engine output is otherwise the same in the supplied specifications.
The 2.2 MT and 2.2 AT have the lowest listed output at 94 hp and 165 Nm. Their principal difference is again the gearbox: the 2.2 MT uses a 5-speed Manual, while the 2.2 AT uses a 3-speed Automatic. Only the Manual version has measured weight and top-speed figures, at 1,205 kg and 170 km/h.
For a naturally aspirated 6-cylinder option, the 3.0 MT and 3.0 AT offer 143 hp and 232 Nm. Choose the 5-speed Manual when the measured 190 km/h top speed and 1,235 kg kerb weight matter; those figures are not measured for the 4-speed Automatic. Reliability, problems, market prices, and Plymouth Sundance models for sale cannot be assessed from the supplied data.