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Chrysler LHS
Manufacturer	Chrysler Corporation DaimlerChrysler
Production	1994-1997; 1999–2001
Assembly	Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Predecessor	Chrysler Imperial Chrysler New Yorker
Successor	Chrysler Concorde (Moniker & Refresh)
Class	Full-size
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Chrysler LH platform

First generation
Production	1994–1997
Engine(s)	3.5 L EGJ V6
Transmission(s)	4-speed 42LE automatic
Wheelbase	113.0 in (2870 mm)
Length	207.4 in (5268 mm)
Width	74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height	1994: 55.7 in (1415 mm) 1995-97: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Related	Dodge Intrepid Chrysler Concorde Chrysler New Yorker Eagle Vision

Second generation
Production	1999–2001
Engine(s)	3.5 L EGJ V6
Transmission(s)	4-speed 42LE automatic
Wheelbase	113.0 in (2870 mm)
Length	207.7 in (5276 mm)
Width	74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height	56.0 in (1422 mm)
Related	Dodge Intrepid Chrysler 300M Chrysler Concorde

The Chrysler LHS was a full-size, front wheel drive car based on the Chrysler LH platform, as well as Chrysler's flagship model, from 1994-2001.

Having been praised throughout its production run as offering a blend of high end luxury and features, along with solid performance, the LHS was said to rival others costing thousands more. The first generation LHS was said to have an overall package (of both luxury and performance) very reminiscent of a higher end European car. Ironically, many automotive journalists stated that Chrysler's flagship car could easily mistaken for something German. This was just a few year before Chrysler Corporation's partnering with Daimler-Benz.

Contents 1 First generation: 1994-1997 2 Second generation: 1999-2001 3 LHS base prices 3.1 First generation 3.2 Second generation 4 External links

Originally released in 1994, a year after the Chrysler Concorde, Dodge Intrepid and Eagle Vision were released, the LH 207 (Chrysler LHS and New Yorker) used a version of the LH platform with a five-inch longer body, and took the place of the Imperial as the largest and most luxurious car in Chrysler's range and viewed as its "flagship" model. A very similar New Yorker model was also built as a replacement for the New Yorker Fifth Avenue and New Yorker Salon. The Concorde, which differed substantially more, was seen as the base full-size Chrysler. The five-passenger LHS was differentiated from its six-passenger, chrome trimmed sibling, the New Yorker, by a firmer suspension and a sportier image. Although later available in a five passenger with a console located shifter, the New Yorker was dropped in favor of a six-passenger option on the LHS. The LHS received a minor face change in 1995 where the Pentastar was changed in favor of Chrysler's current medallion logo.

As being the top-of-the-line Chrysler, many features came standard on the LHS, many were only options on its siblings. These included a 3.5 L EGJ 24-valve 214-hp V6 engine, leather seats, traction control, intedgrated fog lights, and 8-way power adjustable front seats.

It should be noted that the first generation LHS was praised by motoring journalist Jeremy Clarkson (who is well known for constantly bashing American automobiles) in the series Jeremy Clarksons Motorworld. He noted that if it were to be sold in England, it would sell very well.^{[citation needed]}

The LHS was dropped after the 1997 model year in anticipation of a new, redesigned LHS, released for 1999. As was the case before, the second generation LHS occupied its niche as Chrysler's largest car. The differences between the second-generation LHS and the Concorde were far fewer and limited mostly to fascias and equipment levels. Also released with the new LHS was the Eagle Vision replacement, the Chrysler 300M. With the 300M, this once again gave Chrysler three full-sized models, all based on the LH platform. Oddly enough, the slightly smaller 300M ended up costing more than the LHS, however it gained more popularity than the LHS, as did the less-expensive, nearly identical in every aspect Concorde. This caused the LHS to meet a similar fate to that of the New Yorker. Ironically, in the previous generation, the LHS had been the one to become more popular and caused its discontinuation. So for 2002, Chrysler quietly dropped the LHS from its lineup, with the Concorde taking on the larger LHS's body and styling.

In 1999, Chrysler built a concept minivan, the Pacifica, which used the LHS's front fascia, as well as the Town & Country's bodyshell.

• 1994 • $30,283 USD
• 1995 • $29,595
• 1996 • $30,225
• 1997 • $30,225

• 1999 • $28,950
• 2000 • $28,340
• 2001 • $28,680

• http://www.lhforums.net vBulletin community dedicated to the LH platform cars.
• Allpar.com - Links for the Chrysler LHS on Allpar.com
• Chrysler.com - 2001 Chrysler LHS homepage, courtesy of Internet Archive

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