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Chrysler Vision 3.5 TSi (211 Hp)
Overall Rating
Chrysler Vision:
The Eagle Vision is a full-sized, front-wheel drive four-door sports sedan produced from 1992 until 1997. Marketed by the newly-formed Eagle brand by Chrysler Corporation, it replaced the AMC/Renault-designed Eagle Premier from which the car was derived. The Eagle Vision was badged as the Chrysler Vision in Europe.
The Vision debuted at the 1992 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. As one of the LH sedans, it was Automobile Magazine's Automobile of the Year in 1993, and ultimately the only Eagle model to be wholly designed and built in-house by Chrysler....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Vision Overview:
Chrysler Vision (Vision). With 288 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1615 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.5 s). The top speed reaches 214 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.
The Chrysler Vision generation was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, and as an American market-focused vehicle, it was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features were typical for its era, including ABS.
3.5 TSi (211 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.5 TSi V6, despite its 211 Hp and claimed turbocharging/supercharging, delivers moderate acceleration (10.5s 0-100 km/h). Its power is more suited for relaxed cruising than spirited driving, reflecting its large sedan nature.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 12.4 l/100 km, this engine is quite thirsty, especially in urban environments (17.6 l/100 km). Fuel efficiency is a clear drawback for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for five adults
- • Smooth V6 engine suitable for highway cruising
- • Distinctive 'cab-forward' design
- • Good ride quality over long distances
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, especially in city driving
- • Leisurely acceleration despite decent horsepower
- • Dated safety features compared to modern standards
- • Potential for typical 90s American car reliability issues
- • Handling can feel soft and less engaging
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chrysler |
| Model: | Vision |
| Generation: | Vision |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 TSi (211 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 211 Hp @ 5850 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 288 Nm @ 3450 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3518 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharging and Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 214 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.7 kg/Hp, 130.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.6 kg/Nm, 178.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1615 |
| Max. weight: | 2100 |
| Max load: | 485 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 473 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5121 mm mm |
| Width: | 1890 mm mm |
| Height: | 1434 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2873 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1574 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1574 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
Every driver has a story. What’s yours with the Chrysler Vision?