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Plymouth Prowler
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| Plymouth Prowler | |
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| Chrysler / Plymouth | |
| aka | {{{aka Prowler}}} |
| Production | {{{1997, 1999-2002. Total Production: 11578}}} |
| Class | {{{Roadster}}} |
| Body Style | {{{2-door Convertible}}} |
| Length | {{{165"}}} |
| Width | {{{76"}}} |
| Height | {{{51"}}} |
| Wheelbase | {{{113"}}} |
| Weight | {{{2,838 lbs}}} |
| Transmission | {{{Auto-Stick, final drive ratio is 3.89; individual gears are: 2.842 1st, 1.573 2nd. 1.000 3rd. and 0.689 (overdrive) 4th.}}} |
| Engine | {{{3.5L V6}}} |
| Power | {{{1997: 214HP, 221 ft lb @ 3,100 RPM; 1999-2002: 253HP, 255 lb-ft @ 3,950 RPM}}} |
| Similar | {{{Honda S2000, Audi TT, Porsche Boxster, BMW Z3}}} |
| Designer | {{{Chip Foose}}} |
The Prowler is Plymouth's tribute to a truly original American art form: the street rod.
Styled like a roadster of the 1930s, but redone in the mode of the '50s, the Prowler looked like no other modern car on the road. Motorcycle-type front fenders, for instance, moved along with the front wheels. Like the Viper before it, Prowler had been a show car--but one later made ready for the street. Appearances aside, the Prowler's technology was strictly up-to-date. About 900 pounds of aluminum were used--in the hood, front side panels, doors, rear deck, frame, bumpers, front-suspension wishbones, and seat frames. Plastic was used for rear body panels, rocker panels, and front fenders. Borrowed from Chrysler's LH sedans, the 3.5-liter V6 engine produced 214 horsepower. Rear-wheel drive helped impart a more traditional hot rod feel. Prowler's sole transmission was a rear-mounted automatic unit with Chrysler's Autostick manual-shift feature, which permitted manual gear selection when desired. Antilock brakes and traction control were not available, though brakes were all-disc. Front tires were 225/45VR17 size, while the back end held massive 295/40VR20 rubber. Both tires had run-flat capability--essential because there was no room for a spare tire. The retro theme continued into the interior, which featured a full complement of gauges at the center of the dashboard, in an elliptical pod. That pod matched the body color--which was purple-only in the Prowler's first season. A tachometer was mounted atop the steering column, simulating the look of aftermarket speed equipment. Standard equipment included air conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, cruise control, 6-disc CD changer, and a defroster for the convertible top's glass rear window. Power windows, locks, and mirrors also were standard.
Recent Changes
1999 - Different V6 Engine, Passenger Airbag shut off, Chrome Wheels, Compass and trip odometer in rear view mirror.
Styles and Major Options
No Options Offered, only different colors.
Pricing
1997 $39,900 USD 2002 $45,000 USD
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