1988 Dodge Lancer Base
The 1988 Dodge Lancer Base is a 93-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,922 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 93 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Lancer measures 180.0 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,659 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,922 ($30,005 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L SOHC I4 (EFI) |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 93 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14" |
| Wheels Rear | 14" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,659 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars