Chrysler Sebring

Chrysler Sebring, named after a racetrack in Florida, is the name of several offered by the U.S. carmaker Chrysler vehicles and designated:

  • A produced by the spring of 1995 until the end of 2005 the middle class sports coupe with front-wheel drive;
  • One built by the spring of 1996 until the end of 2010 convertible of the middle class with front-wheel drive;
  • One produced by the fall of 2000 until the end of 2010 mid-size sedan with front-wheel drive.
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Sebring Coupe ( FJ, 1995-2000 )

Chrysler Sebring Coupe (1997-2000)

The Sebring was based on the technology of the Mitsubishi Galant and was a product of Diamond Star Motors, a joint venture between Chrysler and Mitsubishi. Being technically identical sister model was the Dodge Avenger, technical relationship also exists with the Mitsubishi Eclipse.

In spring 1995, Chrysler launched the new Sebring as a coupe in the so-called cab-forward design - with far gerückter forward passenger cabin and short front - on the market; the Dodge Avenger, he differed mainly by the more conventional front end design with horizontal grille between the headlights, a rectangular shaped window line and C-pillar, as well as an independent rear. Available was the Sebring as a base model LX with 2.0 -liter inline four- cylinder with dual overhead camshafts ( 104 kW), paired with five-speed gearbox, and a comprehensive equipped Sebring LXi with 2.5 -liter V6 ( 115 kW) along with four speed automatic transmission. 1996, the performance of the V6 has been increased to 121 kW (165 hp).

End of 1997, the Sebring Coupe received a facelift with a larger grille, on which sat the new winged Chrysler emblem. Otherwise, the changes are limited during the term of Sebring on small details.

By the time production stopped in the fall of 2000 arose from the Sebring coupe about 160,000.

Sebring Convertible ( JX, 1996-2000)

Chrysler Sebring Convertible (1996-2000)

The Sebring Convertible ( which was sold in Europe as the Stratus Cabriolet ) of the first generation was presented in April 1996. It was not based on the platform of the Sebring coupe, but on the longer platform (wheelbase 269.2 instead of 263.4 cm) of the Chrysler Cirrus and possessed an independent - 490 cm approximately 15 cm long - body. Were offered the equipment and JX JXI whose engine corresponded to the LX and LXi models of the coupe, but done in a JX from 2.0 to 2.4 l brought variant of the Chrysler four- cylinder with 152 hp its service.

In 1998, the Limited trim level with V6, four- speed automatic transmission, ABS, chrome alloy wheels, traction control and leather interior in the program.

From the first Sebring Convertible Chrysler made ​​by the end of 2000, approximately 230,000 copies.

Sebring ( JR, 2000-2007)

Chrysler Sebring Convertible (2000-2004)

In the fall of 2000, the Sebring convertible in the second generation, which in turn was based on the platform of the associated sedan appeared. It was powered by the famous 2.4 -liter inline four- cylinder with a conventional manual gearbox or a 2.7 -liter V6 with automatic transmission, the Sport version, GTC has five-speed manual; in exports, there was also a two-liter four-cylinder with 104 kW (141 hp).

The sedan version of the Chrysler Sebring debuted as a successor to the Chrysler Cirrus and Dodge Stratus for parallel model. Again came a 2,0 - ( with five-speed manual gearbox) or 2.4 - liter four- cylinder or a 2.7 -liter V6, each with four-speed automatic, used.

In spring 2004, the Sebring was given a guided mainly by Front revision.

Beginning of 2007 was then superseded by the Model " JS ". In Russia, an offshoot of the Sebring GAZ Volga Siber under the name was marketed.

Chrysler Sebring Convertible (2004-2007)

Sebring Coupe (ST -22, 2000-2005)

In the fall of 2000 Sebring coupe appeared with completely new body on the basis of the JR series.

It differed from the sedan and convertible in addition to smaller visual details in the engine. There was the coupe with a 2.4 -liter inline four- cylinder and 110 kW of Chrysler or a 3.0 -liter V6 from Mitsubishi, which carried 149 kW. The parallel model to this was the Dodge Stratus Coupe.

The Sebring coupe ST- 22 was prepared by the end of 2005.

Sebring ( JS, 2007-2010)

Chrysler Sebring Sedan (2007-2010)

Limousine

Beginning of 2007 presented a new Chrysler Sebring sedan based on the GS platform jointly developed with Mitsubishi, also on the example of the Dodge Caliber is based.

It is powered by a new 2.0 here either - or 2.4 - liter four- cylinder (of GEMA, a joint venture between DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi and Hyundai ) or Chrysler 's V6 engines with 2.7 and 3, 5 liters. For Europe, there is also a turbo diesel from Volkswagen in conjunction with a manual six-speed gearbox, which also finds use in the Dodge Avenger and Dodge Caliber. The optional 2.7 -liter V6 engine is a flex-fuel engine, because it can be refueled in addition to conventional gasoline with E-85 fuel. The power transmission for this engine is done with a six-speed automatic. At the 2.4 -liter R4- motor via a four-speed automatic with overdrive.

All models have front independent suspension with MacPherson struts, coil springs with gas -filled shock absorbers and stabilizer with decoupled frame support and rear multi -link suspension with coil springs and stabilizer, gas pressure shock absorbers and decoupled rear frame.

The steering is a speed sensitive rack and pinion power steering, the turning circle of 11.13 meters. The drag coefficient of 0.331 is significantly higher than the comparable European mid-range models.

The Chrysler Sebring can be optionally equipped with the MyGIG system. This is a CD/DVD/HDD/MP3/Satelliten-Navigationsradio with a 20 - gigabyte hard drive and a 6.5 -inch TFT screen with touch screen function. The MyGIG system can be voice controlled, has a USB port and lets you store and play music, sound, movies and personalized picture displays.

They are manufactured sedan and the Chrysler Sebring Convertible in Sterling Heights plant in Michigan (USA). In this work also the Dodge Avenger is built.

Since autumn 2009, the Sebring sedan and its sister model, the Dodge Avenger will no longer be offered in Germany.

The end of 2010 ended the production of the Chrysler Sebring sedan. As the successor shall be the already introduced on the U.S. market in early 2011 Chrysler 200

Motor overview

Cabriolet

In July 2007, the Sebring convertible in the third generation, which in turn is based on the platform of the associated sedan appeared. For the first time, the Sebring Convertible is available with three different electrically retractable soft top versions: a vinyl roof, a soft top and a painted in body color retractable hardtop made ​​of steel. All roof versions can be opened by pressing a button on the car key. Another new feature is the ability to get a Sebring convertible with a diesel engine. Is available - as well as in the 2007 sedan - a 2.0 - liter turbo diesel from Volkswagen with manually switchable six-speed transmission. In addition to the diesel engine, it will still be in Europe a 2.7 -liter V6 engine. This is a flexible-fuel engine, because it can be refueled in addition to conventional gasoline with E-85 fuel.

All models have front independent suspension with MacPherson struts, coil springs with gas -filled shock absorbers and stabilizer with decoupled frame support. Rear multi -link suspension with coil springs and stabilizer, gas -filled shock absorbers and decoupled rear frame.

The steering is a speed sensitive rack and pinion power steering, the turning circle of 11.13 meters. The drag coefficient is 0.34.

The Cabriolet can be equipped with the MyGIG system. This is a CD/DVD/HDD/MP3/Satelliten-Navigationsradio with a 20 - gigabyte hard drive and a 6.5 -inch TFT screen with touch screen function. It can be voice controlled, has a USB port and lets you store and play music, sound, movies and personalized picture displays.

The end of 2010 the production of the Sebring convertible was discontinued. Like the sedan, the Cabriolet at the plant in Sterling Heights Michigan (USA ) was prepared.

Motor overview

Successor

The official successor of the Chrysler Sebring joined the Chrysler 200. The assembly in Graz joint venture between Magna Steyr and car cluster Styria however, was only completed in summer 2011. After the takeover by the Fiat group, the Swiss brand models Lancia were assumed, which further leads most of the model name used there. The official successor will be made ​​in Europe with the Lancia Flavia, which largely corresponds to the American Chrysler 200.

Awards

  • 2009: Top Safety Pick 2010
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