LeBaron GTX ?

Discussion in 'LeBaron' started by Fred.Orcutt, Nov 6, 2005.

  1. Fred.Orcutt

    Fred.Orcutt Guest

    Hi,

    Today I picked up a 1989 LeBaron Convertible that is badged on the
    doors and trunk as a GTX Turbo. It has a 2.5l intercooled and AT floor
    shift. Badging does look factory, but I'm not familiar with any model
    other than GTC or GTS. VIN looks normal: 1C3XJ45JKGxxxxxx.

    Anyone familiar with this? Could it be a dealer promo?

    Thanks,
    Fred
     
    Fred.Orcutt, Nov 6, 2005
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  2. Fred.Orcutt

    Daniel J. Stern Guest

    H'mm. Something doesn't quite add up here. There was no *intercooled* 2.5
    turbo sold in North American FWD Mopars. A few different intercooled 2.2s,
    but not 2.5s. The VIN is coded for a 2.5 Turbo I engine ("J" in the 8th
    digit), which is a non-intercooled turbocharged 2.5. Probably a previous
    owner added the intercooler; the factory 2.2-intercool parts would drop
    right in.

    There should be no "GTX" trim level or submodel in a J-body ('87-'95
    LeBaron coupé/cabrio), so my guess is someone added the badging on a whim.
    Post a picture or two?

    DS
     
    Daniel J. Stern, Nov 7, 2005
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  3. Fred.Orcutt

    Fred.Orcutt Guest

    Will do as soon as the rain stops.
     
    Fred.Orcutt, Nov 7, 2005
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