1989 Plymouth Acclaim Base Auto
The 1989 Plymouth Acclaim Base Auto is a 100-hp inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,920 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 100 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 135 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Acclaim measures 181.2 inches long on a 103.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,783 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,920 ($26,000 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $10,345 ($27,114 *) |
| Destination Charge | $425 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L SOHC inline-4, TBI, balance shafts, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 100 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 104 |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.2 in |
| Width | 68.1 in |
| Height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,783 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.3 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars