The Chrysler Sebring LXi for 1997: Improving on 1996
Posted: August 4, 2009 in 1997, Chrysler, Sebring | Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Chrysler Sebring, Coupe, LXi
The 1997 Chrysler Sebring LXi was introduced to compete in the coupe market. There are 4 trim levels for the Sebring in 1997: . With two doors and spacious seating for four, the front-wheel drive Sebring makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Coupe market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.
Chrysler Sebring Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the Sebring for 1996 and 1997 includes the 2.5 liter engine by Mitsubishi, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
The fuel system for the 1997 Sebring is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Sebring 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.
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 Coupe.
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.
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 coupe car.
We Think…
There are several reasons why the Chrysler Sebring LXi 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.
