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Chrysler Sebring sedan
Manufacturer	Chrysler LLC (August 2007-present) DaimlerChrysler (2001-07)
Production	2001–present
Assembly	Sterling Heights, Michigan
Predecessor	Chrysler Cirrus Plymouth Breeze
Class	Mid-size
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout

First Generation
Also called	Chrysler Cirrus (in Mexico)
Production	2001–2006
Platform	Chrysler JR platform
Engine(s)	2.4 L EDZ I4 2.7 L EER V6
Transmission(s)	4-speed 41TE automatic
Wheelbase	108.0 in (2743 mm)
Length	190.7 in (4844 mm)
Width	70.6 in (1793 mm) (2004-06) 71.9 in (1826 mm) (2001-03)
Height	54.9 in (1394 mm)
Related	Dodge Stratus

Second Generation
Also called	Chrysler Cirrus (in Mexico)
Production	2007-present
Platform	Chrysler JS platform
Engine(s)	2.0 L GEMA I4 2.0 L TDI I4 2.4 L GEMA I4 2.7 L EER V6 3.5 L EGJ V6
Transmission(s)	4-speed 40TES automatic 4-speed 41TES automatic 6-speed 62TE automatic
Wheelbase	108.9 in (2766 mm)
Length	190.6 in (4841 mm)
Width	71.2 in (1808 mm)
Height	59.0 in (1499 mm)
Fuel capacity	16.9 US gallons (64.0 L/14.1 imp gal)
Related	Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Outlander Dodge Avenger Dodge Caliber Jeep Compass Jeep Patriot

The Chrysler Sebring is a line of mid-size cars sold by Chrysler LLC. There have been three entirely different vehicles with this name:

• Chrysler Sebring (coupe) (1995-2005)
• Chrysler Sebring (convertible) (1996-present)
• Chrysler Sebring (sedan) (2001-present)

Contents 1 1995-2000 2 2001-2006 2.1 Trim levels 3 2007-present 3.1 Trim levels 4 Fuel 5 Licensed production in Russia 6 Trivia 7 References 8 External links

The Sebring was a trim line of the Plymouth Satellite mid-size coupe of the 1970s. The Chrysler Sebring was introduced as a coupe for 1995, and later, a convertible was released for 1996. Both models replaced the Chrysler LeBaron. The convertible was built off of the Chrysler JA platform also used for the Cirrus sedan, while the coupe was based off the Mitsubishi Eclipse. The Chrysler Sebring was named after Sebring, Florida, the site of the renowned endurance car race called the 12 Hours of Sebring.

The Sebring name was now used on three different cars for 2001. The coupe was based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse while the sedan and convertible were Chrysler JR platform successors to the Chrysler Cirrus. The Sebring sedan is also a de facto successor to the Plymouth Breeze, since most Plymouths (e.g. Voyager, Prowler) were rebranded as Chryslers since the marque's demise in 2001. The car got a facelift in 2004 by getting a new front fascia, as well as a Chrysler logo on the rear. The Sebring coupe was discontinued after 2005. The Sebring is sold as the Chrysler Cirrus in Mexico.

Some of the 2.7 L V6 engines have suffered from failures due to oil sludge contamination. These problems happen when fine engine oil passages become clogged with sludge, and often result in catastrophic failure of the engine. Improper maintainace, such as irregular oil changes would see such results. An unknown number of Sebring, Concorde, Dodge Intrepid and Stratus owners have been affected. Fixes include changing to synthetic oil, inspection, and even engine replacement.

Throughout the 2001-2006 generation sedan many different trim levels were offered. Though there were multiple variations of some(for example plain Touring and Touring Platinum Series), just the main ones are listed below.

• LX - 2001-2004
• LXi - 2001-2003
• base - 2004-2006
• Touring - 2004-2006
• Limited - 2004-2006
• Signature Series - 2005
• TSi - 2005-2006

The Sebring was replaced with a new model based on the JS platform for 2007.

Because no 2007 Convertible is offered, the 2006 Sebring Convertible was left to fill the void, remaining in showrooms and on the company's website until the 2008 model's release.

The new Sebring borrows many styling cues from the 2003 Chrysler Airflite concept. It also has several Chrysler-signature styling cues, several of which come from the Chrysler Crossfire. Additionally, the new Sebring is the first Chrysler model to offer Chrysler's "MyGig" infotainment system.

The Chrysler Sebring is assembled in Sterling Heights, Michigan and contains over 82% of parts sourced in North America.

The convertible version will be released in 2007 as a 2008 model, and for the first time will feature an optional power hardtop in addition to the available cloth and vinyl tops.

2008 marks the first year that the Sebring is available with optional "MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System" which allows you store 20GB of music, dvds, and pictures. [1]

Chrysler offers three engines for the 2007 Sebring, the 2.4 L GEMA I4, the 2.7 L EER V6, and the 3.5 L EGJ V6. The 3.5 L V6 is coupled to Chrysler's first ever 6-speed automatic transmission, which employs Autostick technology, and the 2.7 L V6 is capable of running on cleaner-burning E85. Export vehicles will be offered with a 2.0 L turbocharged common-rail diesel made by Volkswagen and the 2.0 L GEMA engine. [2]

• base - 2007
• Touring - 2007-present
• Limited - 2007-present
• LX - 2008-present (replaced base)
• Limited AWD - 2008-present

All engines used in the Chrysler Sebring accept regular unleaded gasoline. Only the 2.7L DOHC 24V 6 Cylinder engine (offered in North America only) can accept regular unleaded or E85 Flex-Fuel. ^[1]

The first-generation (2001-2006) Chrysler Sebring and its Dodge Stratus cousin will be built in Russia from late 2007 or early 2008 on, and will be sold as GAZ Siber [3][4]. The license and tooling for these cars were sold in April 2006 to Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska, who owns the GAZ company in Nizhny Novgorod, which builds the Volga automobile. This agreement cost about US$151 million (€ 124 million). It is planned to build up to 65,000 cars of both models annually. GAZ will likely create a new brand from scratch for the new cars, though there is the possibility of a revival of the Volga nameplate, currently slated for discontinuation in 2007. GAZ will import Chrysler 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engines (not the World Engines) from Mexico for use on these vehicles.

On the NBC series The Office the lead character Michael Scott drives a 2005 Sebring Convertible. His choice of car is often the butt of many jokes among other office workers as having a convertible in Pennsylvania is regarded as a stupid choice because of the climate.

• Official Chrysler Sebring Site
• Official Chrysler Sebring Convertible Site
• 2001 Chrysler Sebring sedan homepage - Courtesy of Internet Archive
• AllPar.com links:
  • Stratus/Sebring sedans

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