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Getting 26 Miles a Gallon: The 1997 Chrysler Concorde LX

Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Chrysler Concorde are quite excited about their purchase. The Concorde has held a position among the top of the Concorde line of car for a very long time. It is a significant car, and the 1997 model is no different. The Chrysler Concorde comes under the heading of sedan models that are fun to drive.

Chrysler Concorde Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the Concorde for 1996 and 1997 includes the 3.5 liter engine by Chrysler, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The 1997 Concorde’s exceptional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 18.00 gallons.

The Concorde uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Concorde LX are 74.40 inches wide by 201.50 inches long. It sits 56.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 113.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,435 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,717. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Concorde is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1997 Concorde gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

We Think…

The 1997 model year was telling year for the Chrysler Concorde. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LX version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.