1985 Plymouth Turismo Base 1.6 4MT
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- Photo: PlymouthTurismo by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '86-'87 Plymouth Turismo by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Turismo (6341080728) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: PlymouthTurismo-rear by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Plymouth Turismo (5282422645) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Plymouth Turismo Base 1.6 4MT is a 62-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,970 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.
It makes 62 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).
The Turismo measures 174.8 inches long on a 96.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,970 ($21,053 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6 L OHV inline-4 (Simca/Peugeot Poissy), carbureted, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 62 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 80.6 x 78 |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.8 in |
| Width | 66.1 in |
| Height | 50.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Plymouth Turismo Base 1.6 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Plymouth TURISMO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 14, 2008 · SUSPENSION
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
NHTSA campaign 08E033000
Nov 21, 1984 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE EXISTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FUEL RESERVOIR SEAM AND ITS HOSE CONNECTIONS. THE FUEL RESERVOIR IS A SILVER COLORED CAN MOUNTED TO THE AIR CLEANER.
Remedy: THE HOSES AND THE METAL TUBE THAT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL RESERVOIR WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS. THE DEALER WILL ALSO REPLACE OR RESEAL THE RESERVOIR.
NHTSA campaign 84V147000
Sep 24, 1984 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE MAY ALLOW AN OVERLY RICH MIXTURE (EXCESSIVE FUEL) IN THE ENGINE DURING DECELERATION. THE MIXTURE OF AIR AND EXCESSIVE FUEL CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHILE STOPPING, COASTING, OR TURNING.
Remedy: ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE CORRECTED BY REMOVING THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM VALVE AND INSTALLING A VACUUM LINE CONNECTOR IN ITS PLACE.
NHTSA campaign 84V116000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1985 Plymouth TURISMO
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Plymouth TURISMO (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 PLYMOUTH TURISMO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.