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The Chrysler Sebring LX for 1997: Improving on 1996

Chrysler Sebring Engine Specs: The Sebring LX comes outfitted with a 2.5 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 24 valves. The engine, manufactured by Mitsubishi, is mated to a five-speed transaxle by Chrysler. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chrysler.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. 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.

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.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 Sebring is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.

The Sebring LX received a miles-per-gallon rating of 18 - 20 in-city driving and 27 - 28 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 1997 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.