1997 Chrysler Cirrus

1997 Chrysler Cirrus LXi Mid-Size Luxury 4-Door Notchback Sedan

1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

Mitsubishi 6G7 (168 HP)

Mitsubishi Cyclone V-6 (168 HP)

## **1997 Chrysler Cirrus LX (Description):**

“What happens when you don’t just make something? You **Invent** something? It may seem like a funny analogy, but building the **1997 Chrysler Cirrus** was a lot like making a **Movie.** We produced it, released it to a **Critical Audience**, and waited for the reviews. **Car and Drive**r called **Cirrus**, the **“New Benchmark for Compact Sedans.”** **Automobile Magazine** raved about it’s **“Brilliant Styling and Excellent Handling.”** **Motor Trend** said, It’s the **“Most Significant Vehicle in the Market.”** The **1997 Chrysler Cirrus**, engineered with a **Cab-Forward Design**, **Speed-Sensitive Steering**, a **Driver-Adapative Transmission**, and a **Four-Wheel Independent Suspension** has received **Great Reviews**, and a lot of **Rewards**, but that’s no surprise, considering it’s **Performance**. **What’s new in your world?”**

## **1997 Chrysler Cirrus LXi (Description):**

“There are cars that are built to appeal to your **Passionate** side, and you’re **Practical** Side. For the **Passionate**, it has many **Standard Luxury** features that cost extra on offerings from it’s competetors, like **ABS**, **Airbags**, **V-6**, more **Horsepower**, more **Passenger** and **Cargo Space**, **Leather-Trimmed Interior** with an **8-Way Power Driver’s Seat**. Compared to it’s competitors, it is over **$6,000 Less**, that’s for your **Practical Side**. It took **Sparks** of **Imagination**, **Technology**, and **Engineering** to build the car that would **Best** it’s competitors. The **Result?** **The 1997 Chrysler Cirrus**. When you set a **New Standard**, you expect a **Reaction**. When you’re priced **Thousands Less** than any other **Comparably-Equipped 4-Door Sedan**, you’re sure to get one. **Chrysler, Engineered To Be Great Cars.”**

## **Vehicle Summary:**

Introduced in **1994** for the **1995 Model Year** was the **Chrysler Cirrus**, a **Mid-Size Luxury 4-Door Notchback Sedan** that was the direct successor to another **Mid-Size Luxury Sedan** offering from **Chrysler**, the **Fourth Generation (1990-1994) Chrysler LeBaron**. The **Chrysler Cirrus** was sold from **1995** to **2000**, and shared the same **JA “Cloud Car” Platform** with it’s **Plymouth Breeze (1996-2000)** and **First Generation Dodge Stratus (1995-2000)** siblings.

## **Trim Levels:**

For the **1997 Model Year**, the **Chrysler Cirrus** was available to purchase in **Two**, **Trim Levels**.

## **Performance Stats:**

### **1997 Chrysler Cirrus (LX):**

#### **Fuel Economy:**

 **150-Horsepower, 2.4-Liter (148.2 Cubic-Inch) Inline-4 W/4-Speed Automatic** | **21.1 MPG**
**9.0 KM/L**
**7.4-8.8 KM/L**
**8.8 KM/L**
**7.2-8.8 KM/L**

#### **Dimensions & Weight:**

**2,743.2 mm**
**4,724.4 mm**
**1,374.1 mm**
**1,406.1-1,427.9 KG**

### **1997 Chrysler Cirrus (LXi):**

#### **Fuel Economy:**

**9.0 KM/L**
**7.4-8.7 KM/L**
**2.5-Liter (152.6 Cubic-Inch) V-6 W/4-Speed Automatic**
**8.8 KM/L**
**7.2-8.8 KM/L**

#### **Dimensions & Weight:**

**2,743.2 mm**
**4,724.4 mm**
**1,374.1 mm**
**1,409.8-1,430.2 KG**

## **Unlocked By:**

* Reach **Level (Think of Level Later).**
* Research **Chrysler EDV/EDT DOHC Inline-4 Engine.**
* Research **Mitsubishi Cyclone V-6/6G7 (6G73).**
* Research **Chrysler UltraDrive A604 (41TE) 4-Speed Automatic Transmission.**
* Research **Cab-Forward Design.**
* Research **Double Wishbone Suspension.**
* Research **Chrysler JA "Cloud Car" Platform.**

## **Miscellaneous Facts & Trivia:**

* The **1996-2000 Plymouth Breeze**, **First Generation 1995-2000 Dodge Stratus**, and **1995-2000 Chrysler Cirrus** were a **Trio** of **Mid-Sized 4-Door Notchback Sedans** that rode on **Chrysler’s JA “Cloud Cars” Platform.**
* **1997** was the **Third Model Year** of the **Chrysler Cirrus**, the **First Year** being **1995.**
* The **1995-2000 Chrysler Cirrus** was ***Never*** sold with a **Manual Transmission.**