Chrysler Sebring (coupe)
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Parent company | Chrysler Corporation DaimlerChrysler |
| Production | 1995–2005 |
| Assembly | Normal, Illinois |
| Predecessor | Chrysler LeBaron coupe |
| Successor | 2008 Chrysler Sebring (convertible) (hardtop) |
| Class | Sport compact |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FF layout |
The Chrysler Sebring Coupe was a mid-size coupe made by Mitsubishi Motors for the Chrysler Corporation and later DaimlerChrysler, from 1995-2005. It was the first bodystyle in the Chrysler Sebring family. Though being the first Chrysler to bear the Sebring name, it shared no components with the later Sebring sedan (2001-present) and convertible (1996-present). Sebring Coupe production ended in 2005, due to slumping sales.
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[edit] First generation (1995-2000)
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| Production | 1995–2000 |
| Platform | Chrysler FJ platform |
| Engine(s) | 2.0 L 420A I4 2.5 L Mitsubishi 6G73 V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual transmission 4-speed 41TE automatic |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in (2634 mm) |
| Length | 1995-96: 187.4 in (4760 mm) 1997-98: 191.0 in (4851 mm) 1999-2000: 190.9 in (4849 mm) |
| Width | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
| Height | 1995-98: 51.0 in (1295 mm) 1997-98 V6: 51.4 in (1306 mm) 1998-2000: 53.0 in (1346 mm) |
| Related | Dodge Avenger Eagle Talon Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Galant |
The 1995 through 2000 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger coupes were the successors to the Chrysler LeBaron coupe and Dodge Daytona, respectively. The name Sebring was originally used on a model of the Plymouth Satellite.
Despite being similar to Dodge's Avenger, the Sebring's suspension was tuned slightly on the softer side, compared to Avenger's stiff suspension. The model was seen as performing the best out of the two, because its suspension offered a good balance of comfort and rigidness. Although the Sebring did not really offer true "off-the-line" muscle, it did handle quite well over long, curvy roads, offering minimal body roll, especially LXi models, which featured a slightly differently tuned suspension along with 17 inch wheels wrapped with Good-Year Eagle performance tires.[citation needed]
The Coupe version of the Sebring had seating for 5 and was considered to be one of the larger, more roomy coupes available. Trunk capacity was similar to that of many mid-size cars, capable of handling more than one set of golf clubs.
Although said to be built on a stretched Eagle Talon platform (which is not entirely untrue), it is more accurate to say that their platform was based on the 4 door Mitsubishi Galant platform.[citation needed] With this said, these cars do, however, share a great deal with their Talon sibling, including much of their dash and instrument panel, among other parts.
[edit] Engines
- 2.0L inline 4cyl
- 2.5L Mitsubishi V6
[edit] Trim levels
- LX - 1995-2000
- LXi - 1995-2000
[edit] Turbo Sebrings
It has been said that a total of 50 V6 powered Sebring Coupes were equipped with dealer installed Turbochargers. These cars (1999-2000) are very rare, with very little known about them (due to the fact that they were dealer equipped turbo cars, with no identifiable VIN info or documentation). Horsepower was said to be fairly close to the mid 200 range.[citation needed]
[edit] Second generation (2001-2005)
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| Production | 2001–2005 |
| Platform | Chrysler ST-22 platform |
| Engine(s) | 2.4 L Mitsubishi 4G64 I4 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual 4-speed F4A51 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in (2634 mm) |
| Length | 2001-03: 190.2 in (4831 mm) 2004-05: 191.9 in (4874 mm) |
| Width | 2001-03: 70.3 in (1786 mm) 2004-05: 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
| Height | 2001-03: 53.7 in (1364 mm) 2004-05: 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
| Related | Dodge Stratus coupe Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Galant |
The second generation Chrysler Sebring was 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 JR platform successors to the Chrysler Cirrus as well as the Plymouth Breeze. As with earlier models, the Dodge coupe (which is seen as the successor to the avenger) was tuned slightly stiffer than the Chrysler, and was viewed as the more "sporty" version of the two. The Sebring coupe was discontinued after 2005. The 2008 Chrysler Sebring hardtop convertible technically serves as a replacement.
[edit] Engines
[edit] Trim levels
- LX - 2000-2003
- LXi - 2000-2003
- base - 2004-2005
- Limited - 2004-2005
- Limited Platinum Series - 2004
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Avenger/Stratus/Sebring Coupes at Allpar.com
- Chrysler.com - 2001 Sebring coupe homepage, Courtesy of Internet Archive
