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Chrysler Sebring Sedan (JS) 2.4i 16V (172 Hp)
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Chrysler Sebring:
The Chrysler Sebring is a mid-size automobile manufactured and marketed by Chrysler from 1995 to 2010 in convertible , sedan , and coupe body styles. Both coupe generations were a Chrysler design with engineering input from Mitsubishi and were built at Mitsubishi’s Normal, Illinois facility. The range was introduced in 1995, with the Coupe replacing the Chrysler LeBaron coupe. In 1996 Chrysler introduced the convertible, replacing its LeBaron counterpart....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sedan (JS) Overview:
Chrysler Sebring (Sedan (JS)). With 222 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1560 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.4i 16V (172 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A competent four-cylinder engine offering reasonable power for its size, suitable for everyday driving without being sluggish.
Fuel Economy
Offers better fuel economy than the V6 options, making it a more economical choice for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Smooth ride quality, good for highway cruising
- • Available V6 engines offer decent power
- • Often good value on the used car market
- • Large trunk capacity
Cons:
- • Interior materials and build quality often criticized
- • Uninspired handling and driving dynamics
- • Poor fuel economy for V6 models
- • Lack of refinement compared to Japanese and European rivals
- • Limited Euro NCAP safety data
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Convertible (JR): 2005 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chrysler |
| Model: | Sebring |
| Generation: | Sedan (JS) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4i 16V (172 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 172 Hp @ 5200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.8 Hp/l [70mm less] |
| Torque: | 222 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EDG More details about the engine EDG |
| Engine displacement: | 2429 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.26 l |
| Coolant: | 7.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 101 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.1 kg/Hp, 110.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7 kg/Nm, 142.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 |
| Max. weight: | 2040 |
| Max load: | 480 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 441 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4850 mm mm [70mm less] |
| Width: | 1843 mm mm [83mm more] |
| Height: | 1497 mm mm [97mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2767 mm mm [77mm more] |
| Front track: | 1570 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/55 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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