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Getting 27 - 28 Miles a Gallon: The Chrysler Sebring for 1997

It is common to find buyers of the Chrysler Sebring enthusiastic about their purchase. The Sebring has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chrysler line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1997 model is no exception. The Chrysler Sebring falls into the convertible for the family category. The Sebring inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Chryslers year after year

Chrysler Sebring Engine Specs

The restyled Sebring JX is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Chrysler four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1996 version.

The fuel system for the 1997 Sebring is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 16.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Sebring uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The Sebring is 193.00 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 54.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.00 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $20,150, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,504. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Chrysler Sebring. This is standard for the price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1997 Sebring gets 27 - 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 - 20 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.

What We Think of the Chrysler Sebring

There are several reasons why the Chrysler Sebring JX sold well in 1997. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chrysler, specifically a Sebring.