The compact front-drive hatchback Plymouth Sundance was manufactured in factories to Chrysler in Sterling Heights (Michigan) and Toluca (Mexico) from August 25, 1986. It was assumed that much more car will compete with such well-known compact sets, as the Ford Escort, Honda Civic and the Geo Prizm. The predecessors of the model were the Plymouth Turismo, and Plymouth Horizon, and were similar Dodge Shadow and the Shelby CSX.
Chrysler SundanceThe base structure located pastors proven platform K. Despite the fact that the model looked like a sedan, in fact, it was a hatchback. Sundance could have both 3 - and 5-door 5-seater body, the dimensions of which version to 1987-1989 were 4361/1709/1339 mm, for cars 1990-1994 registration - 4364/1709/1349 mm at the wheel based on 2464 and 2469 mm respectively. Track pastors was 1460/1455 mm. Curb weight 3-door Sundance - 1183 kg, and 5-door - 1199 kg. The standard volume of 375 l luggage space, with the folded rear seat forward - 945 liters. Minimum ground clearance - 120 mm.
Structurally, the Sundance tradition continued with sports and car smuggle Plymouth "bias", although its interior was designed more for comfortable movement. In 1989 (for a car befell the 1990 model year) was modernized the look of the machine: changed grille and optics.
Initially, the production of Sundance consisted of only one standard, but in 1990 began production of "charged" versions of the RS, in which the facilities were turbocharged engines, fog lights, leather steering wheel, a modern sound system and tinted windows. Since 1991, the basic equipment has improved and has become divided into two levels: beginners America and the "average» Highline. These included power windows, central locking, electrically adjustable mirrors, cruise control, cassette, sunroof, height adjustable steering wheel, rear window heater, electric adjustable driver's seat and fog lights. It should be noted that Sundance was the most affordable in its class for the U.S. market in those years.
In 1992, the release of version RS was terminated by the addition of the version Sundance Duster, which established a powerful new V6 engine 3 liters. Other features include a complete set Duster can allocate special alloy wheels and unique interior details.
The range of engines, mounted on the Plymouth Sundance included the 4-cylinder 8-valve 2.2-liter petrol monovpryskovye (93 hp, 165 Nm), 2.2-liter Turbo (146 hp, 230 Nm), 2 , 5 l (100 hp, 183 Nm), 2.5-liter Turbo (152 hp, 251 Nm) and 3-liter V6 Mitsubishi 6G72 (141 hp, 232 Nm). As seen from the performance, power plants have been designed so that developed an impressive torque at a relatively small amount of horsepower. They were installed in the front cross.
Sundance with the base 2.2-liter engine developed a maximum speed of 170 km / h, consuming 7 liters of petrol AI-92 on the highway and 12 liters - in the city and flow of the 2.5-liter engine 8 hp and 14 hp respectively. 2.5-liter turbocharged engine making the car faster than 30 km / h, burning 9 gallons of gas while driving on the highway and 16 liters - in the urban cycle. Finally, the 3-liter version with the distributed injection allowed to accelerate to 190 km / h, consumption of AI-92 was 9 l and 15 l (highway / city).
At Sundance used the steering of the "gear-rack" with power. The suspension front and rear coil springs were used. The front brakes are ventilated disc, Rear - disc. The size of the standard tires 185/70 R14.
The system included the presence of active safety as standard ABS and Brake Assist. In 1990, according to the tougher requirements much more car equipped with driver air bag, and in 1994, and the front passenger seat belt was fitted with a avtomatitcheskim tensioner. According to the NHTSA tests in 1993 Sundance got top marks and was recognized as the safest car pastors of the year.
Suffice roomy, with an attractive design and robust powertrains, practical and balanced performance characteristics, Plymouth Sundance was popular until the completion of its release March 9, 1994. Sundance was the successor to the Plymouth Neon.
