First Impressions of the Chrysler LeBaron for 1993
Posted: March 25, 2009 in 1993, Chrysler, LeBaron | Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Chrysler LeBaron, Coupe, LXThe 1993 LeBaron is an important vehicle to Chrysler for the coupe market segment. The LX is a member of a series of five trim levels for the LeBaron which include Base, GTC, LE, LX, and Landau. The two-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chrysler. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
1993 Chrysler LeBaron LX Specs
Standard equipment in the LeBaron for 1992 and 1993 includes the 3.0 liter engine by Mitsubishi, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 3-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the LeBaron.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LeBaron comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 1993 LeBaron is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
Statistics
The LeBaron is 182.70 inches long, 68.10 inches wide, and 53.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the LeBaron is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $14,497 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
MPG Ratings
The 1993 LeBaron gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
Parting Shots
The 1993 model year was very successful for the Chrysler LeBaron. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LX version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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