Quick answer
The 1989 Dodge Raider, the latest model year on record, is 157.5″ long, 66.1″ wide and 72.8″ tall on a 105.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,122 lb. At 13.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Dodge Raider generation, measured
Weight has barely moved: every generation weighs between 3,122 and 3,208 lb. The current car, sold since 1989, is 86 lb lighter than the 1988 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 157.5″ | 66.1″ | 28″ | 92.5″ | 3,181 lb |
| 1988 | 149.2″ | 66.1″ | 72.8″ | 92.5″ | 3,208 lb |
| 1989 | 157.5″ | 66.1″ | 72.8″ | 105.1″ | 3,122 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Raider year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 157.5″ | 66.1″ | 105.1″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 149.2″ | 66.1″ | 92.5″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 157.5″ | 66.1″ | 92.5″ | 1 |
ROWS 3·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Raider fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.1 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 230 cars within 10″ of its length, the Raider is heavier than 84% and has a longer wheelbase than 97%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 230 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.1″ | 66.9″ | −0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 105.1″ | 96.5″ | +8.6″ |
| Curb weight | 3,122 lb | 2,595 lb | +527 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1989 Raider bigger than the 1988?
Yes: the 1989 model is 8.3″ longer and 86 lb lighter, because 1989 started a new generation.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 3 Raider model years, 1987 to 1989. 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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