Chrysler Prowler 3.5L
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Engime
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Engime
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3.5L V6 HO 24V
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Numbers of cylinders
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6
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Maximum horsepower (hp. t rpm)
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253/6400
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Maximum torque (lb.- ft at rpm)
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255/3950
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Chasis
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Standard transmission
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4 speed Automatic
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Optional transmission
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None
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Drive wheels
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Rear wheel drive
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Steering
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Power-assist rack and pinion
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Turning circle (m)
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5.9
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Suspension front/rear
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ind./ ind.
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Weight distribution front/rea %
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Data not available
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Curb weight (kg)
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1287
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Brakes front/rear
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discs/discs
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Tires front/rear
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P225/45R17/P295/40R20
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Dimensions
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Wheelbase (mm)
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2878
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Length (mm)
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4199
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Width (mm)
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1943
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Height (mm)
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1293
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Front legroom (mm)
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1090
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Median legroom (mm)
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Does not apply
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Rear legroom (mm)
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Does not apply
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Front headroom (mm)
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949
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Median headroom (mm)
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Does not apply
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Rear headroom (mm)
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Does not apply
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Performances
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Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec)
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7.80
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Top speed km/h
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210
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Stopping distance of 100 km/h(m)
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46.00
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Power/weight ratio
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8.09
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Coefficient of drag (Cd)
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Data not available
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Recommended fuel type
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Unleaded
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Average fuel consumption (L/100 km)
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11.70
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Volumes and Capacity
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Towing capacity (kg)
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500
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Interior volume (L)
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1356
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Trunk volume (L)
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51
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Fuel tank capacity (L)
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45.4
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REVIEWS AND ROAD TESTS
Le Hot-Rod
In addition to the Viper, DaimlerChrysler makes us feel nostalgic with the Prowler. This delightful hot rod is no longer the Plymouth dealer’s crown jewel, as the Prowler is only available at its new home under the Chrysler banner.Unless you’re a contortionist from the Cirque du Soleil, you may find it hard to get behind the wheel of a Prowler. The first obstacle is the door openings, which require you to hold your breath while shoving your behind onto the edge of the seat. With your rear and your shoulders tightly clenched, you should be able to jam yourself onto the little leather bench that passes for a seat. While your right foot alternates between the gas and brake pedals, your left foot searches for a comfortable place to rest. The control dials are lined up like so many soldiers before your eyes, with the exception of the revolution counter, perched on the steering column in the pure tradition of hot rods. Look toward the horizon, and your line of vision is so limited by the windshield that it leaves you feeling like you’re wearing bifocals. The new rear view mirror now includes a small on-board computer.Contact. The 3.5 litre V6 has a louder, more metallic sound due to its 253 HP capacity. To switch to rear wheel drive, Chrysler still only calls upon a 4-speed Autostick semi- automatic transmission, which one comes to dislike rather quickly. Another disappointment is in its performance. The Prowler does not come out of the starting block with the same vigor as the Viper, even though the instrument panel and steering column shake during quick acceleration as if they had Parkinson’s Disease. Compared to last year, the Prowler is not only more comfortable, but it also grips the road better after its engineers redesigned the suspension in order to make it more flexible (10% in front, 20% in the rear). But it hugs the road even better with new Goodyear EMT tires (a.k.a. run-flats).
PROS
Collectors item
Tried-and-true system
More comfortable suspension
CONS
Hard to get inside
Poor visibility