1989 Plymouth Acclaim

1989 Plymouth Acclaim LX Sedan

1992 Chrysler LeBaron

150 HP/111.9 KW

180 LB-FT (2.5-Liter Turbo)

SOHC V-6

Chrysler 2.5 Turbo I (150 HP)

5-Speed A568 Manual

## **1989 Plymouth Acclaim Description (Base):**

“You think shopping for the **Perfect Car**, is Difficult?” Asked the **1989 Plymouth Acclaim** as he sat in the dealership showroom. “Try shopping for the **Perfect Owner**.” He answers. “I need someone who can appreciate my **Roominess**, **V-6 Power**, and most of all, I need an owner who can appreciate my **Affordability**.” The **Acclaim** continued. “Everybody appreciates an **Airbag**, ***My*** airbag.” **Acclaim**, the car you’ve been **Looking For** and vise versa, from **Chrysler-Plymouth**.

## **1989 Plymouth Acclaim Description (LX):**

“**Chrysler** **Changes** **the** **Landscape**. Introducing the **Plymouth Acclaim LX**. With available **V-6 Power**, available room for **Six Businessmen** on their commute to work, and **57 Standard Features.** **First-Class Travel**, for the **Price of Coach.** The **Acclaim** combines the **Best** of all worlds. The **New**, **1989 Plymouth Acclaim LX** proves the **Three** most **Important** words **Plymouth Knows**: **Satisfy The Customer.**”

## **Vehicle Summary:**

The Plymouth Acclaim was a Mid-Size 4-Door Sedan that was first introduced in 1988 for the 1989 Model Year until its final year in 1995. The Plymouth Acclaim was the modern replacement for its Predecessors, the Mid-Sized Plymouth Reliant (1981-1989), and Mid-Sized Plymouth Caravelle (1985-1988). The successor to the Plymouth Acclaim was the Plymouth Breeze, a 4-Door Notchback Sedan that was marketed from 1996 to 2000.

## **Performance Stats:**

### **1989 Plymouth Acclaim (Base):**

#### **Fuel Economy:**

**8.9 KM/L**
**7.0-8.4 KM/L**
**10.2 KM/L**
**8.1-9.7 KM/L**
**8.3 KM/L**
**6.6-8.0 KM/L**
**9.7 KM/L**
**7.7-9.3 KM/L**

#### **Dimensions & Weight:**

**2,623.8 mm**
**4,602.5 mm**
**1,729.7 mm**
**1,409.7 mm**
**1,248.7-1,265.1 KG**

### **1989 Plymouth Acclaim (LE):**

#### **Fuel Economy:**

**8.9 KM/L**
**7.0-8.4 KM/L**
**10.1 KM/L**
**8.0-9.7 KM/L**
**8.3 KM/L**
**6.6-7.9 KM/L**
**9.7 KM/L**
**7.7-9.3 KM/L**

#### **Dimensions & Weight:**

**2,623.8 mm**
**4,602.5 mm**
**1,729.7 mm**
**1,409.7 mm**
**1,281.9-1,300.0 KG**

#### **Fuel Economy:**

**8.9 KM/L**
**7.3-8.7 KM/L**

#### **Dimensions & Weight:**

**2,623.8 mm**
**4,602.5 mm**
**1,729.7 mm**
**1,409.7 mm**
**1,345.8 KG**

## **Options:**

The following is a list of **Standard** and **Available Options** for the **1989 Plymouth Acclaim**.

## **Option Packages:**

* **Energy Absorption Package** **[Available on All Models]** (Energy-Absorbing Front Seatbacks, Instrument Panel, Steering Column, Steering Wheel, & Sun Visors)

* **Glare Reduction Measures Package [Available on All Models]** (Glare Reduction for Instrument Panel, Roof, Steering Wheel, Windshield Header, & Windshield Wipers)

* **Basic Equipment Discount Package [Base/Standard Acclaim Only]** (Armrest Mounted on Standard Center Console, Bucket Seats, Dual Cup Holders for Rear Passengers, & Two Additional Rear-Mounted Coaxial Speakers)

* **Popular Equipment Discount Package [Base/Standard Acclaim Only]** (Air-Conditioning, Bi-Level Ventilation, Electric Rear Window Defroster, & Tinted Glass)

* **Premium Equipment Discount Package [Opt. on Base/Standard, Standard on LE/LX]** (Cigar Lighter Lights, Graphic Message Center, Ignition Switch W/Time Delay, Instrumental Panel Warning Lights, Premium Body Sound Insulation, Roof-Mounted Map Light, Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback, & Under-Instrument-Panel-Mounted Courtesy Lights)

* **Deluxe Convenience Discount Package [Base/Standard Acclaim Only]** (Electronic Speed Control, Front & Rear Carpeted Floor Mats, Ignition Switch Light W/Time Delay, & Tilt Steering Column)

* **Power Equipment Discount Package** **[Available on All Models]** (Popular Equipment Discount Package Required on Base/Standard Acclaim] (Dual Heated Illuminated Power Remote-Controlled Visor Vanity Rearview Mirrors, Power Door Locks, & Power Windows.)

* **Super Discount Package “A” [Base/Standard Acclaim Only]** Includes ***Popular Equipment Discount Package & Deluxe Convenience Discount Package.*** (Air-Conditioning, Bi-Level Ventilation, Electric Rear Window Defroster, Electronic Speed Control, Front & Rear Carpeted Floor Mats, Ignition Switch Light W/Time Delay, Tilt Steering Column, & Tinted Glass)

* **Super Discount Package “B” [Base/Standard Acclaim Only]** Includes ***Popular Equipment Discount Package, Deluxe Convenience Discount Package, & Power Equipment Discount Package.*** (Air-Conditioning, Bi-Level Ventilation, Dual Heated Illuminated Power Remote Controlled Visor Vanity Rearview Mirrors, Electric Rear Window Defroster, Electronic Speed Control, Front & Rear Carpeted Floor Mats, Ignition Switch Light W/Time Delay, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, & Tilt Steering Column, & Tinted Glass)

* **Super Discount Package  “C” [LE/LX Acclaim Only]** Includes ***Basic Equipment Discount Package, Popular Equipment Discount Package, Premium Equipment Discount Package, Deluxe Equipment Discount Package, & Power Equipment Discount Package.*** (Air-Conditioning, Armrest Mounted on Standard Center Console, Bi-Level Ventilation, Bucket Seats, Cigar Lighter Lights, Dual Cup Holders for Rear Passengers, Dual Heated Illuminated Power Remote Controlled Visor Vanity Rearview Mirrors, Electric Rear Window Defroster, Electronic Speed Control, Front & Rear Carpeted Floor Mats, Graphic Message Center, Ignition Switch Light W/Time Delay, Instrumental Panel Warning Lights, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Premium Body Sound Insulation, Roof-Mounted Map Light, Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback, Tilt Steering Column, Tinted Glass, Two Additional Rear-Mounted Coaxial Speakers, & Under-Instrument-Panel-Mounted Courtesy Lights)

## **Unlocked By:**

* Reach **Level (Think of Level Later).**
* Research **Chrysler 2.5 Inline-4 Engine.**
* Research **Chrysler 2.5 Turbo I Inline-4 Engine.**
* Research **Mitsubishi Cyclone V-6/6G7 Engine (6G72).**
* Research **Chrysler AA-Platform.**

## **Miscellaneous Facts & Trivia:**

* Introduced by **Chrysler** in **1988** for the **1989 Model Year**, the **Plymouth Acclaim** and its **Dodge** parallel, the **Dodge Spirit**, were Mid-Sized 4-Door Sedans which were underpinned by **Chrysler’s AA-Platform**.
* Both the **Plymouth Acclaim** and **Dodge Spirit** succeeded the following Mid-Sized Automobiles: **1981-1989 Plymouth Reliant, 1985-1988 Plymouth Caravelle, 1981-1989 Dodge Aries, 1983-1988 Dodge 600,** and **1985-1989 Dodge Lancer.**
* The **Chrysler** equivalent to both the **Plymouth Acclaim** and **Dodge Spirit** was the **Third-Generation Chrysler LeBaron** which was available from **1990** to **1994**.