1989 Plymouth Gran Fury Base
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- Photo: Plymouth Gran Fury M-Body by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury (18325175022) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury (18141289178) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury Base is a 140-hp 5.2-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Gran Fury measures 204.6 inches long on a 112.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.2L (318 cid) LA-series OHV V8, 2-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 204.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury Base 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Plymouth GRAN FURY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 8, 1991 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM ITS MOUNTING HUBRESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUTWARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE STEERING WHEELS WITH REVISED WHEEL WITH ARC WELDS ADDED AT THE WHEEL STAMPING-TO-HUB ATTACHMENT.
NHTSA campaign 91V051000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1989 PLYMOUTH GRAN FURY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.