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First Impressions of the Chrysler Sebring for 2002

The 2002 Sebring is an important vehicle to Chrysler for the convertible market segment. The GTC is a member of a series of five trim levels for the Sebring which include LX, LX Plus, Limited, GTC, and LXi. 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 Lexus.

Engine Performance

Chrysler Sebring Engine Specs: The Sebring GTC comes outfitted with a 2.7 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 24 valves. The engine, manufactured by Chrysler, is teamed up with a Mitsubishi 5-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chrysler.

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

Sebring GTC Statistics

The dimensions of the Sebring GTC are 70.60 inches wide by 190.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 108.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $18,645, with an invoice cost of $17,359. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

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

The Sebring GTC received a miles-per-gallon rating of 20 - 21 in-city driving and 28 - 30 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chrysler Sebring GTC sold well in 2002. 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.