The Chrysler Sebring LX for 2001
Posted: May 11, 2009 in 2001, Chrysler, Sebring | Tags: 2-Door, Chrysler Sebring, Convertible, LX, United States market
Standard equipment in the Sebring for 2000 and 2001 includes the 2.7 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. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Sebring.
The Sebring uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Sebring LX are 71.90 inches wide by 190.70 inches long. It sits 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 108.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Sebring 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 convertible market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,860 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,339. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2001 Sebring is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The Sebring LX received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty eight when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Chrysler Sebring
The 2001 model year was very successful for the Chrysler Sebring. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LX version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.