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The '''Plymouth Pronto Spyder''' was a 2-door [[roadster]] [[concept car]] revealed in 1998. It never went into production, partly because of the discontinuation of the [[Plymouth (automobile)|Plymouth]] brand, but largely because it was meant as a rolling test of styling and mechanical concepts. |
The '''Plymouth Pronto Spyder''' was a 2-door [[roadster]] [[concept car]] revealed in 1998. It never went into production, partly because of the discontinuation of the [[Plymouth (automobile)|Plymouth]] brand, but largely because it was meant as a rolling test of styling and mechanical concepts. |
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The car was fitted with a [[MR layout|mid-mounted]], [[turbocharger|turbocharged]], 2.4 L, {{ |
The car was fitted with a [[MR layout|mid-mounted]], [[turbocharger|turbocharged]], 2.4 L, {{Convert|225|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, 4 cylinder engine, later used in the [[Chrysler PT Cruiser]], and a five speed [[manual transmission]]. It was designed to mimic the feel of more exotic [[Europe]]an roadsters, but partly by using lightweight recycled materials (largely polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, covering a steel chassis) in its construction, cost much less; the vehicle weighed {{Auto lb|2700|0}}. The interior was also a styling test-bed for color (it was spray-painted red) and instrumentation arrangements. |
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Aside from the engine, the plastic tortoise-shell steering wheel rim was later used (on the [[Chrysler 300C]]. To be produced, the concept would have needed to meet safety regulations, have better body stiffness (the A-pillar would need revision), suspension travel clearance for the wheelhouse, and rear-view mirrors, among other changes. |
Aside from the engine, the plastic tortoise-shell steering wheel rim was later used (on the [[Chrysler 300C]]. To be produced, the concept would have needed to meet safety regulations, have better body stiffness (the A-pillar would need revision), suspension travel clearance for the wheelhouse, and rear-view mirrors, among other changes. |
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Revision as of 04:00, 2 May 2008
The Plymouth Pronto Spyder was a 2-door roadster concept car revealed in 1998. It never went into production, partly because of the discontinuation of the Plymouth brand, but largely because it was meant as a rolling test of styling and mechanical concepts.
The car was fitted with a mid-mounted, turbocharged, 2.4 L, 225 hp (168 kW), 4 cylinder engine, later used in the Chrysler PT Cruiser, and a five speed manual transmission. It was designed to mimic the feel of more exotic European roadsters, but partly by using lightweight recycled materials (largely polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, covering a steel chassis) in its construction, cost much less; the vehicle weighed Template:Auto lb. The interior was also a styling test-bed for color (it was spray-painted red) and instrumentation arrangements.
Aside from the engine, the plastic tortoise-shell steering wheel rim was later used (on the Chrysler 300C. To be produced, the concept would have needed to meet safety regulations, have better body stiffness (the A-pillar would need revision), suspension travel clearance for the wheelhouse, and rear-view mirrors, among other changes.
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