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There is evidence that there was a planned [[all-wheel drive]] version of the Sebring, partially due to the fact that there is room for a driveshaft to the rear wheels, and there have been a couple successful 4G63 and all-wheel drive system swaps from the second generation Eclipse GSX. | There is evidence that there was a planned [[all-wheel drive]] version of the Sebring, partially due to the fact that there is room for a driveshaft to the rear wheels, and there have been a couple successful 4G63 and all-wheel drive system swaps from the second generation Eclipse GSX. | ||
The differences between the Sebring coupe and the Avenger included the front fascia, rear bumper, taillights, rear window. The Sebring also had the reverse lights built into the rear bumper, unlike the Avenger. | The differences between the Sebring coupe and the Avenger included the front fascia, rear bumper, taillights, rear window. The Sebring also had the reverse lights built into the rear bumper, unlike the Avenger. Sebring's interior differed from Avenger's by offering a more "upscale" look, with wood trim. Viewed as the more "luxury-oriented" of the two Coupes, Sebring's suspension system was tuned to offer slightly more comfort than Avenger. | ||
The Dodge Avenger was discontinued in 2000. A [[Dodge Avenger Concept|Dodge Avenger]] concept vehicle was built three years later, and the Avenger name returned in 2007 as a 4-door sedan, again as a fraternal twin to the Sebring. | The Dodge Avenger was discontinued in 2000. A [[Dodge Avenger Concept|Dodge Avenger]] concept vehicle was built three years later, and the Avenger name returned in 2007 as a 4-door sedan, again as a fraternal twin to the Sebring. | ||
Revision as of 05:47, 14 July 2009
The Chrysler Sebring is a line of mid-size automobiles sold by the Chrysler Corporation. There have been three entirely different vehicles with this name:
- Chrysler Sebring coupe (1995-2005)
- Chrysler Sebring convertible (1996-present)
- Chrysler Sebring sedan (2001-present)
Convertible versions of the first two generations of Sebring are the most popular convertible automobile in the world from 2001 through 2005, with nearly 40,000 produced per year. The soft tops have been engineered and completed by Dura Convertible Systems for the first two generations, though the third generation Sebring will use a Karmann top.
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| Chrysler Sebring | |
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| Chrysler | |
| Production | 1995-2000 |
| Class | Intermediate |
| Body Style | 2-Door Coupe 2-Door Convertible |
| Length | 187.4" 193" |
| Width | 70.1" 69.7" |
| Height | 51" 54.8" |
| Wheelbase | 103.7" 106" |
| Weight | 2900-3400 lbs |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual, FWD 4-Speed Automatic, FWD |
| Engine | 2.0L (122 cid) I4 (1995-2000) 2.4L (144 cid) I4 (1995-1997) 2.5L (152 cid) V6 (1995-2000) |
| Power | 140-168 hp |
| Similar | Dodge Avenger |
| Platform | JA |
1995-2000
The 1995 through 2000 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger coupes were the successors to the Chrysler LeBaron Coupe and Dodge Daytona, respectively. They were built by Diamond Star Motors, a joint venture between Chrysler Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors, on a stretched Mitsubishi Galant platform. The name Avenger was originally used on the Hillman Avenger, produced by Rootes Group while that company was owned by Chrysler Corporation; while the name Sebring was originally used on a model of the Plymouth Satellite.
The cars had a 103 in (2.62 m) wheelbase and used either a 2.4 L I4 or a Mitsubishi-designed 2.5 L V6.
The 4-cylinder was coupled to either a five-speed manual transmission, shared with the Eclipse and Talon, or a 4-speed automatic. The V6 was only available with the Chrysler A604 automatic transmission, and cannot be swapped out easily due to a lack of transmissions that can fit around the front axle. The easiest way to swap out the automatic transmission on this car is an entire drivetrain swap.
There is evidence that there was a planned all-wheel drive version of the Sebring, partially due to the fact that there is room for a driveshaft to the rear wheels, and there have been a couple successful 4G63 and all-wheel drive system swaps from the second generation Eclipse GSX.
The differences between the Sebring coupe and the Avenger included the front fascia, rear bumper, taillights, rear window. The Sebring also had the reverse lights built into the rear bumper, unlike the Avenger. Sebring's interior differed from Avenger's by offering a more "upscale" look, with wood trim. Viewed as the more "luxury-oriented" of the two Coupes, Sebring's suspension system was tuned to offer slightly more comfort than Avenger.
The Dodge Avenger was discontinued in 2000. A Dodge Avenger concept vehicle was built three years later, and the Avenger name returned in 2007 as a 4-door sedan, again as a fraternal twin to the Sebring.
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| Chrysler Sebring | |
| Chrysler | |
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| Production | 2001-2006 |
| Class | Intermediate |
| Body Style | 2-Door Coupe 4-Door Sedan 2-Door Convertible |
| Length | 191.9" (coupe) 190.7" (sedan) 193.7" (convertible) |
| Width | 69.9" (coupe) 70.6" (sedan) 69.4" (convertible) |
| Height | 53.9" (coupe) 54.9" (sedan) 55" (convertible) |
| Wheelbase | 103.7" (coupe) 108" (sedan) 106" (convertible) |
| Weight | 3000-3500 lbs |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual, FWD 4-Speed Automatic, FWD |
| Engine | 2.4L (144 cid) I4 (2001-2005) 2.7L (168 cid) V6 (2001-2006) 3.0L (181 cid) V6 (2001-2005) |
| Power | 150-200 hp |
| Similar | Dodge Stratus |
2001-2006
The current Chrysler Sebring is actually the name of two different cars. The coupe was the next generation model (also sold as the Dodge Stratus Coupe). The sedan and convertible were Chrysler JA platform successors to the Chrysler Cirrus as well as the Plymouth Breeze. The Sebring coupe was discontinued after 2005. The Sebring is still sold as the Chrysler Cirrus in Mexico.
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| Chrysler Sebring | |
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| Chrysler | |
| Production | 2007-present |
| Class | Intermediate |
| Body Style | 4-Door Sedan |
| Length | 190.6" |
| Width | 71.2" |
| Height | 59" |
| Wheelbase | 108.9" |
| Weight | 3200-3400 |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic, FWD 6-Speed Automatic, FWD |
| Engine | 2.4L (144 cid) I4 2.7L (168 cid) V6 3.5L (215 cid) V6 |
| Power | 173-235 hp |
| Similar | Dodge Avenger |
| Designer | Trevor Creed |
2007
The Sebring was replaced with a new model based on the Mitsubishi GS platform for 2007. Chrysler produced a metal-topped coupé convertible model of this model rather than the traditional cloth-top convertible. The Dodge Avenger replaced the outgoing Stratus nameplate this year also.
The new Sebring borrowed many styling cues from the 2003 Chrysler Airflite concept. It also has several Chrysler-signature styling cues, several of which come from the Chrysler Crossfire. The Avenger has a similar shape to the new Sebring, with styling cues from the Dodge Charger.
Chrysler offers three engines for the 2007 Sebring, the 2.4 L Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) I4, the 2.7 L EER V6, and the 3.5 L EGJ V6.
Licensed production in Russia
The Chrysler Sebring, along with the Dodge Stratus, will be built in Russia from late 2007 or early 2008 on, and will be sold under a Russian brand. The license and production facilities for these cars were sold in April 2006 to Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska, who owns the GAZ company in Nizhny Novgorod, which builds the Volga automobile. This agreement cost about US$151 million (€ 124 million). It is planned to build up to 65,000 cars of both models annually.
Reliability
- RECALL ALERT: On Oct. 3, 2007, Chrysler LLC announced a recall for MY 2007-2008 Dodge Avenger as part of a massive 72,333 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring recall pertaining to potentially unseating front door latch cable which could cause the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative. [1]
- RECALL ALERT: On Nov. 20, 2007, Chrysler announced a massive recall entailing 102,042 MY 2007-2008 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebrings equipped with the 2.4 liter engine. The problem stems from engine coolant that may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector which can cause an electrical short circuit resulting in an engine compartment fire. Chrysler dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor.
Gallery
2006 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Two generations of Sebring convertibles — 1999 (left) and 2002 (right)
Awards
- 2003 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study 2nd winner (Sports car)
Design quirks and oddities
- The Sebring is named after an American racing circuit in Florida.
- A Sebring convertible appeared in a movie Rat Race.
See also
External links
- Chrysler Sebring Store - Performance parts and accessories.
- Official Chrysler Sebring Site
- Official Chrysler Sebring Convertible Site
- AllPar.com links:
This page uses content from Wikipedia; see Chrysler Sebring, which includes these contributors.
