Quick answer
The 1986 Chrysler LASER, the latest model year on record, is 175.2″ long, 69.3″ wide and 50.4″ tall on a 96.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,639 lb. At 14.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chrysler LASER generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1986 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 52″ | 97.2″ | 2,650 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
LASER year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 96.9″ | 2 | |
| 1985 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 96.9″ | 2 | |
| 1984 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 97.2″ | 1 |
ROWS 3·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a LASER fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.8 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 877 cars within 10″ of its length, the LASER is lighter than 85% and has a shorter wheelbase than 89%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 877 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.3″ | 70.9″ | −1.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 96.9″ | 103.5″ | −6.6″ |
| Curb weight | 2,639 lb | 3,261 lb | −622 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
LASER against its rivals
Next to the Audi 4000, the LASER is the shortest and the lightest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler LASER (this car) | 1986 | 175.2″ | 69.3″ | 2,639 lb |
| Audi 4000 | 1987 | 176.8″ | 66.5″ | 2,692 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1986 LASER bigger than the 1985?
No. The 1986 and 1985 LASER are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the LASER or the Audi 4000?
The 1987 Audi 4000 is 1.6″ longer and 53 lb heavier than the 1986 LASER.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 3 LASER model years, 1984 to 1986. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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