Chrysler Cirrus

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Cirrus
Production period: 1995-2000
Class : Middle class
Body versions : limousine
Engines:
Gasoline engines : 2.4–2.5 liters
(104–125 kW)
Length: 4732 mm
Width: 1821 mm
Height: 1318 mm
Wheelbase : 2745 mm
Empty weight : 1327 kg
Previous model Chrysler LeBaron
successor Chrysler Sebring
Stars in the US NCAP - Crash Test (1995), front 3 stars
Evaluation in the IIHS crash test (1995), moderate overlap front
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The Chrysler Cirrus is a mid-range sedan with front-wheel drive offered by the US automobile manufacturer Chrysler from 1995 to 2000 .

Model history

The name Cirrus was first used by Chrysler for a concept vehicle in 1992 .

The vehicle was officially shown publicly for the first time at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in 1994. In November 1994, the vehicle went on sale as the successor to the last LeBaron sedan; In the meantime, the start of production planned for July 18, 1994 at the Chrysler plant in Sterling Heights , Michigan, USA, had been postponed by a few weeks. The basic model Cirrus LX and the Cirrus LXi were offered with sophisticated equipment.

For the 1998 model year, the Cirrus LX and with it the four-cylinder engine were discontinued. From the 1999 model year, the grille was adorned with the new winged Chrysler emblem. In addition, only minor modifications were made to the Cirrus during its lifetime. In the 2000 model year, the LX equipment variant and the four-cylinder engine were available again.

By the end of production in 2000, around 320,000 copies had been made. While the vehicle was then renamed Chrysler Sebring , the following Chrysler Sebring generations were offered under the name Cirrus in some regions.

design

The design of the Cirrus corresponds to the cab-forward philosophy introduced with the Chrysler Concorde with a long wheelbase, tight overhangs and a passenger cabin that extends far forward. The c W value of the body is 0.31; the windshield is inclined at 63 ° to the vertical. Except for the trademark, grille and rear lights, the Cirrus was identical to the Dodge Stratus and the 1996 Plymouth Breeze .

technology

The vehicle is based on the JA - platform from Chrysler.

drive

The Cirrus is powered by a 2.5-liter V6 engine from Mitsubishi with a maximum output of initially 122 kW (164 hp), later 125 kW (168 hp) or a 2.4-liter in-line four-cylinder engine with two overhead engines Camshafts and a maximum output of 104 kW (140 hp). The power is transmitted to the front wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.

landing gear

The front wheels are suspended from a double wishbone axle with wishbones of unequal length ("A-arm"). A four-link axle is used on the rear axle . Disc brakes with a diameter of 279 mm are used at the front, drum brakes with a diameter of 216 mm at the rear.

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ 1995 CHRYSLER CIRRUS 4 DR | NHTSA. In: nhtsa.gov. Retrieved March 24, 2019 .
  2. ↑ 1995 Chrysler Cirrus. In: iihs.org. Retrieved March 24, 2019 .
  3. ↑ 1992 Chrysler Cirrus - Auto Concepts. In: carstyling.ru. Retrieved March 24, 2019 .
  4. ↑ 25 years at a glance at the Detroit auto show. In: autonews.com. January 6, 2014, accessed March 24, 2019 .
  5. ↑ Raymond Serafin: CHRYSLER CIRRUS TRUMPETS `MOTOR TREND 'AWARD | News - Ad Age. In: adage.com. December 19, 1994, accessed March 24, 2019 .
  6. ^ COMPANY NEWS; CHRYSLER TO DELAY PRODUCTION OF NEW SEDAN - The New York Times. In: nytimes.com. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, July 6, 1994, accessed March 24, 2019 .
  7. ↑ Jim Mateja: 1995 Chrysler Cirrus - chicagotribune.com Review | Cars.com. In: cars.com. August 14, 1994, accessed March 24, 2019 .
  8. ↑ 1995-00 Chrysler Cirrus | Consumer Guide Auto. In: consumerguide.com. Retrieved March 24, 2019 (American English).
  9. ^ Chrysler Cars and Production Numbers, United States. In: allpar.com. Retrieved March 24, 2019 .
  10. ↑ a b 1995-2000 Dodge Stratus, Plymouth Breeze, and Chrysler Cirrus sedans. In: allpar.com. Retrieved March 24, 2019 .
  11. ↑ a b c 1995 Chrysler Cirrus - Car Of The Year - MotorTrend. In: motortrend.com. January 2, 1995. Retrieved March 24, 2019 (American English).

Web links

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