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Revision as of 03:27, 15 September 2010
| Chrysler Sebring | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler |
| Production | 1995–2010 |
| Assembly | Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chrysler LeBaron (For Coupe & Convertible) Chrysler Cirrus (For Sedan) Plymouth Breeze (For Sedan) |
| Successor | Chrysler 200C EV Concept (speculative), will possibly be sold under "Sebring" name Chrysler 200 |
The Chrysler Sebring is a line of mid-size cars sold by Chrysler.
First generation (JX; 1995–2000)
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Chrysler Cirrus Convertible[citation needed] |
| Production | 1995–2000 |
| Assembly | Toluca, Mexico (Convertible) Normal, Illinois (Coupe) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Chrysler JX platform (Convertible) Chrysler FJ platform (Coupe) |
| Related | Chrysler Cirrus Dodge Stratus Plymouth Breeze Dodge Avenger Eagle Talon Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Galant |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L EDZ I4 2.5 L Mitsubishi 6G73 V6 2.4 L Turbocharged DOHC I4 (Mexico Only) 2.0 L 420A I4 2.5 L Mitsubishi 6G73 V6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual transmission 4-speed 41TE automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Template:Auto in Coupe: Template:Auto in |
| Length | 1995-98: Template:Auto in 1999-2000: Template:Auto in 1995-96 Coupe: Template:Auto in 1997-98 Coupe: Template:Auto in 1999-2000 Coupe: Template:Auto in |
| Width | Template:Auto in Coupe: Template:Auto in |
| Height | Template:Auto in 1995-98 Coupe: Template:Auto in 1997-98 V6 Coupe: Template:Auto in 1998-2000 Coupe: Template:Auto in |
The Chrysler Sebring was introduced as a coupe for 1995, and later a convertible was released for 1996. Both models replaced the Chrysler LeBaron. The convertible was built off the Chrysler JA platform also used for the Cirrus sedan, while the coupe was based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse. The Chrysler Sebring was named after Sebring, Florida, the site of the renowned endurance car race called the 12 Hours of Sebring. The name was first used by Chrysler Corporation's Plymouth division trim line of the Satellite mid-size coupe of the 1970s.
Coupe (1995–2000)
The 1995 through 2000 Chrysler Sebring coupe was the successor to the Chrysler LeBaron coupe.
Despite being similar to the Dodge Avenger, the Chrysler's suspension was tuned slightly on the softer side, compared to Avenger's stiff suspension. Although the Sebring did not really offer true "off-the-line" muscle, it did handle well over long, curvy roads, offering minimal body roll, especially LXi models, which featured a slightly different tuned fully independent suspension, along with 17-inch wheels wrapped with Good-Year Eagle performance tires. Recorded slalom speeds proved to be impressive for a car of its class, and were a result of Sebring's 4 wheel double wishbone suspension and variable speed rack and pinion steering; both of which were key contributors to the car's road manners.
The Coupe version of the Sebring had seating for five 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 four-door Mitsubishi Galant platform.[citation needed] However, these cars do share a great deal with their Talon sibling, including much of their dash and instrument panel along with select suspension and steering components.
The Sebring underwent a minor facelift for 1997. Its body-color, Dodge-like grille was replaced with a slightly larger black grid. The facelift also made the Sebring the first car to use Chrysler's "wings" logo, replacing the small circular logo from before the facelift.
Features offered on Sebring Coupes included 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS, adaptive automatic transmissions and fully independent suspensions, along with a host of power operated features. Sebring also offered features not commonly found in it's class (or in other vehicles at near its price point for that matter). This included variable speed rack and pinion steering, 17 inch aluminum wheels with GoodYear Eagle tires, 4 wheel double wishbone suspension, one-touch power windows, one-touch moonroof, electrochromic mirror with compass, power accessory delay ignition (which allowed occupants to operate power window switches when ignition is turned off), and Homelink universal transmitter, among other options.
Sebring Coupe received a 5-star frontal safety rating, the highest rating possible.
Engines:
- 2.0 L Chrysler 2.0 DOHC I4
- 2.5 L Mitsubishi 6G73 V6
Trim levels:
- LX — 1995–2000
- LXi — 1995–2000
Convertible (1996–2000)
The Sebring convertible was launched in 1996 as a sister car to the Chrysler Sebring Coupe. However, the Sebring coupe and convertible did not share many components or any sheet metal. The car was instead based on the Chrysler Cirrus sedan, and was a replacement for the LeBaron convertible.[1] In Mexico, a rare turbocharged 2.4 L I4 engine was optional.
Engines:
Trim levels:
- JX — 1996–2000
- JXi — 1996–2000
- Limited — 1998–2000
Second generation (JR; 2001–2006)
The Sebring name was now used on three different cars for 2001. The coupe was based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse, while the sedan and convertible were Chrysler JR platform successors to the Chrysler Cirrus. The car got a facelift in 2004 by getting a new front fascia, as well as a Chrysler logo in the rear section. The Sebring coupe was discontinued after 2005. The Sebring is sold as the Chrysler Cirrus in Mexico.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the 2001–2006 Sebring an Acceptable overall rating in frontal crash tests.[2] In the side impact test, a Poor overall rating was given to models without side airbags. The IIHS did not test the Sebring with side airbags since Chrysler declined another test.[3]
Trim levels: Throughout the 2001–2006 generation sedans, many different trim levels were offered. Though there were multiple variations of some (for example plain Touring and Touring Platinum Series), just the main ones are listed below.
- LX — 2001–2004
- LXi — 2001–2003
- base — 2004–2006
- Touring — 2004–2006
- Limited — 2004–2006
- Signature Series — 2005
- Walter P. Chrysler series — 2005
- TSi — 2005–2006
Convertible
For 2001, the Sebring Convertible was redesigned. It now shared most of its sheet metal with the sedan, though it still differed greatly from the coupe. The front fascia and most of the interior were the only features that these cars had in common. Many interior and exterior components were carried over from the first generation car, though the body shell underneath is significantly different. The Sebring received minor styling revisions (mostly the appearance of the nose) for the 2004 model year.
Engines:
Trim levels:
- LX — 2001–2003
- LXi — 2001–2003
- GTC — 2002–2006
- Base — 2004–2006
- Touring — 2004–2006
- Limited — 2001–2006
Note: Additional packages could be added to various standard trim levels.
Coupe
The coupe was the next generation model. The sedan and convertible were Chrysler JR platform successors to the Chrysler Cirrus. The Sebring coupe was discontinued after 2005. The 2008 Chrysler Sebring hardtop convertible technically serves as a replacement.
Engines:
- 2.4 L (2351 cc, 143.4 cu in) Mitsubishi 4G64 I4[4]
- 2,972 cc (3.0 L; 181.4 cu in) Mitsubishi 6G72 V6[4]
Trim levels:
- LX - 2000-2003
- LXi - 2000-2003
- Base - 2004-2005
- Limited - 2004-2005
- Limited Platinum Series - 2004
Third generation (JS; 2007–present)
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| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Chrysler Cirrus (in Mexico) |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Chrysler JS platform |
| Related | Dodge Journey Dodge Avenger Dodge Caliber |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L GEMA I4 2.0 L TDI I4 2.4 L GEMA I4 2.7 L EER V6 3.5 L EGJ V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed 40TES automatic 4-speed 41TES automatic 6-speed 62TE automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Template:Auto in |
| Length | Sedan: Template:Auto in Convertible: Template:Auto in |
| Width | Sedan: Template:Auto in Convertible: Template:Auto in |
| Height | Sedan: Template:Auto in Convertible: Template:Auto in |
The Sebring was replaced with a new model based on the JS platform for the 2007 model year.
Because no 2007 convertible was offered, the 2006 Sebring convertible was left to fill the void, remaining in showrooms and on the company's website until the 2008 model's release.
The new Sebring borrows 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. Additionally, the new Sebring is the first Chrysler model to offer Chrysler's MyGIG Infotainment System.
The Chrysler Sebring is assembled in Sterling Heights, Michigan and contains over 82% of parts sourced in North America.
The convertible version was introduced in 2007 as a 2008 model, and for the first time featured an optional power hardtop in addition to the available cloth and vinyl tops.
2008 marks the first year that the Sebring is available with the optional MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System which allows you to store 20 GB of music, DVDs, and pictures.
Chrysler offers three engines for the 2007 Sebring; the 2,360 cc (2.36 L; 144 cu in) GEMA I4, the 2,736 cc (2.736 L; 167.0 cu in) EER V6, and the 3,518 cc (3.518 L; 214.7 cu in) EGJ V6.[5] The 3.5 L V6 is coupled to Chrysler's first ever six-speed automatic transmission, which employs Autostick technology, and the 2.7 L V6 is capable of running on cleaner-burning E85. Export vehicles will be offered with a 2.0 L turbocharged common-rail diesel made by Volkswagen and the 2.0 L GEMA engine.[6] The 3.5 L V6 sedan is available with all wheel drive as an extra cost option for 2008 only. AWD will be dropped from the Sebring lineup in 2009 due to low demand.[needs update]
The Sterling Heights plant will not be included in the sale of the company to Fiat. It will be leased by what is being called the "new Chrysler" until the end of 2010, at which time the plant will close.[7] On November 4, 2009, Fiat announced that the Sebring will be remade in 2010.[8] The Sebring will be continued with a redesign in 2011, and the Chrysler 200C EV Concept will possibly be the successor and sold under the Sebring name; however, a total redesign of the vehicle is more likely so its corporate platform cousin, the Dodge Avenger, may also be redesigned.[9]
Trim levels:
- base — 2007
- LX — 2008 (replaced base)
- Touring — (2007–present)
- Limited AWD — (2008)
- Limited — (2007–present)
For the 2009 model year, the LX and Touring trims were dropped leaving only the Limited. In addition, the Limited got the 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine and was priced at the same level as the 2008 Touring model. Also for 2009, the Sebring got rear badge placements modified slightly.
Convertible
For 2008, the Sebring convertible was redesigned with styling cues such as the hood's strake lines recalling the Chrysler Crossfire. Like the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the Sebring is offered as both a retractable hardtop and a softtop, with the Sebring's roofs manufactured by Karmann. The redesigned Sebring convertible debuted at the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto Show as an early-2008 model.[10]
Changes include a redesigned dash with new 2.4 I4 and 3.5 V6 engines, and a re-tuned 2.7 V6 from the previous generation falling between the two models. Unlike the Sebring sedan, the convertible is not offered in all-wheel drive. The convertible top now retracts into the trunk with a power tonneau cover and a luggage protector for the top. The top can also be retracted with the remote keyless entry, meaning the top can be stored without being inside the car or starting the engine.
Chrysler 200 (2011)
For the 2011 model year, the Sebring is replaced with Chrysler 200. The 2.4L straight-4 is available with four or six-speed automatic transmission. The previous V6 engines are replaced by the new Pentastar 3.6L V6, producing 286 hp (213 kW).[11]
Total U.S. sales
| Calendar Year | Sales |
|---|---|
| 2007[12] | 93,130 |
| 2008[12] | 71,663 |
| 2009[13] | 27,460 |
Fuel
All engines used in the Chrysler Sebring accept regular unleaded gasoline. Only the 2.7 L DOHC 24V six-cylinder Flex-Fuel engine (offered in North America only, not export versions) can accept regular unleaded or E85 Flex-Fuel.[14]
European versions
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Chrysler also manufactured export versions of the 2001-2006 Sebring sedan and convertible for the mainland European market. Front and rear lights are to European standards, different from the USA & Canada in that turn-signal indicators are orange, with additional side-turn repeaters on the front fenders. The rear bumper has a larger recess for the longer European-size license-plates, and two fog-lamps are fitted; one on each side of the license-plate. The LHD headlamps incorporate Euro-type H4 bulbs, together with three-way up and down beam-level adjustment via a dash-mounted switch to the left of the steering wheel. Emissions controls are to the EURO 3 standard; later versions are compliant with EURO 4. Engine ranges offered were the 2.0 L DOHC 16V inline 4-cylinder (later replaced by the 2.4L unit in some countries), and the 2.7 L DOHC 24V 6 Cylinder unit. The 2.0 and 2.4L engines are available with the 5-speed manual or four-speed 41TE auto transmission (depending on country); the six-cylinder engine is automatic only. All three engines are tuned to run on the higher-grade 91 to 98 RON-octane unleaded gasoline sold in Europe.
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The Canadian-market 240 km/h-160 mph speedometer (with km/h predominant) is fitted to the European models. Odometer and tripmeter are in kilometres. As the 2001-2006 Sebring sedan and convertible were made in left-hand drive only, they were not sold in the UK and Ireland. Chrysler UK did however, import 50 convertibles with the 2.7L engine in 2001/2002, and these were sold though selected dealers. Being non-standard in Chrysler's UK range at the time though, no more were imported.
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Trim levels offered in Europe were LE (equivalent to North American market LX) and LX (equivalent to North American market LXi). From 2004, Touring and Limited versions started to replace the LE and LX designations respectively.
Lack of a diesel engine and right-hand drive availability prevented this Sebring from being a true pan-European model unlike other Chryslers such as the PT Cruiser and Voyager. In addition, the model was dropped from Chrysler's lineup in some countries, notably France, before production ended in 2006. In France, the three domestic car-makers PSA-Peugeot, Citroen and Renault dominate the new car market, which meant very low sales of the Sebring there. As a result, the sedan was only imported by Chrysler France in 2001 and 2002. The 2003 and face-lifted 2004–2006 year models were not. The convertible was only sold until 2004. The 2005 and 2006 models were likewise not imported.
Despite not being available in the UK and Ireland, some Sebring convertibles have been bought in from the U.S. as grey-imports. Some Euro-spec models have also been privately imported, mostly from Germany. The European versions are easier to re-register in the UK as they have EU-type approval. The dual km/h-mph speedo-display and twin rear foglights mean only headlamp beam-aim adjustment for left-hand traffic is necessary. The sedan is much rarer in the UK though; a few EU models have been imported, but most are likely to be North American 'grey-imports'. The 2007-onwards Sebring sedan and convertible are now sold in right-hand drive through Chrysler's UK and Ireland dealer network.
Russian versions
The first-generation (2001–2006) Chrysler Sebring and its Dodge Stratus cousin was built in Russia in the second half of 2008, sold as Volga Siber.[15][16] The license and tooling 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 was planned to build up to 65,000 cars of both models annually. GAZ kept its Volga nameplate, naming this vehicle the Volga Siber.[17] GAZ imported Chrysler 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engines (not the World Engines) from Mexico for use on these vehicles.
Chinese versions
Production of the new Chrysler Sebring sedan for the China market began in 2007 at the Beijing-Benz DaimlerChrysler Automotive Co. (BBDC) in Beijing. BBDC is a joint venture between the Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. Ltd. and Chrysler.
Production of the Sebring leverages assembly capacity for the new BBDC plant which also builds the Chrysler 300C, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mitsubishi Outlander. Four-cylinder World Engines for the Sebring will be built at the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) plant in Dundee, Michigan for export to China. GEMA is a joint venture of Chrysler, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Hyundai Motor Co.
References
- ^ Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 1996-2000. Allpar. Retrieved 2010-02-22.
- ^ "IIHS-HLDI: Dodge Stratus". Iihs.org. 2006-03-29. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
- ^ "IIHS-HLDI: Dodge Stratus". Iihs.org. 2006-03-03. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
- ^ a b 2005 Chrysler Sebring Coupe media.chrysler.com. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
- ^ 2007 Sebring Specifications. media.chrysler.com. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
- ^ 2007-2009 Chrysler Sebring cars - information. allpar.com. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
- ^ "Deal's first steps begin - Chrysler will sell its assets to Fiat; five plants to close thus ending the Chrysler rein". Associated Press. May 2, 2009. Retrieved May 2, 2009.
- ^ Hardigree, Matt (2009-11-04). "Chrysler's Complete Product Plan". Jalopnik.com. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
- ^ Yanca, Jon (October 2009). "Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger to Live on Through 2012 - Car News". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Threefold Drop-Top". AutoWeek. Retrieved November 29, 2006.
- ^ "Craftsmanship, Elegance and Value: Chrysler Brand Introduces the New 2011 Chrysler 200". media.chrysler.com. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ^ a b "December 2008 Sales: Chrysler LLC". CheersandGears.com. 2009-01-05. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ "Chrysler Group LLC December 2009 Sales". CheersandGears.com. 2010-01-05. Retrieved 2010-01-05.
- ^ E85 | How can I tell if my car is an FFV?. E85.whipnet.net. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
- ^ "«Группа ГАЗ» представила на «Интеравто» новый легковой автомобиль" (Press release) (in Russian). Группа ГАЗ. 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ^ Webster, Paul (2007-09-26). "To Russia with parts". globeinvestor.com. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ^ "В названии новой модели "ГАЗа" сохранится слово "Волга"" (in Russian). auto.lenta.ru. 2008-05-15. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
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