 1998 Chrysler Sebring Coupe Specifications |
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Chrysler's Press Information: 1998 Chrysler Sebring Coupe
Introduced in the 1995 model year, the Sebring Coupe has generous interior room for both the front and rear occupants, with the largest trunk in its class and a folding rear seat. There is a long list of standard power equipment, an optional moonroof, automatic rearview mirror with compass, and eight-speaker Infinity sound system. Engine choices are a slightly modified version of the Neon 2.0 DOHC, sporting 140 hp, and a Mitsubishi 163 hp V-6. A manual transmission is only available on the 2.0 LX model; the LXi has the V-6 and automatic as standard.
USA statistics. The average age of Sebring Coupe owners is 38-44, with an average annual household income of about $60,000. 58% of buyers are female. For the 1996 model year, the Sebring Coupe captured 3.8% of the total US market with over 32,000 sales.
New features for 1998 include a vapor recovery system for lower emissions, the Chrysler seal, and a new interior and exterior color.
- Specifications
in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
2.0 liter engine
| Displacement |
121.8 cu. in. (1996 cc) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.27 (87.5 x 83.0 mm) |
| Valve System |
DOHC, 16 valves/, stamped steel rocker arms w/ roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port, electronic |
| Construction |
Cast iron block, Cast iron bed plate, aluminum alloy heads |
| Compression Ratio |
9.6:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
140 bhp (104 kW) @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) |
130 lb-ft (177 N·m) @ 4800 rpm |
| BHP/Liter |
70.1 |
| Max. Engine Speed |
7300 rpm manual transaxle, 6464 automatic transaxle, electronically limited |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity |
4.0 qt (3.8 L) plus filter |
| Coolant Capacity |
7.5 qt (7 L) |
| Emission Controls |
3-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensors (2), engine modifications, EGR |
| EPA Fuel Economy (MPG City/Hwy) |
22/31 w/AutoStick; 21/30 - automatic. (est) |
| Battery |
525 CCA w/ ATX, 430 CCA w/ MTX, Group 86, maintenance-free |
2.5 liter V6 engine
| Displacement |
152.3 cu. in. (2497 cc)
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| Bore x Stroke |
3.29 x 2.99 (83.5 x 76) |
| Valve System |
SOHC, 24 valves, rocker arms w/ roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port, electronic |
| Construction |
Cast iron block, aluminum alloy heads, 6-throw crank-shaft, beam bearing cap |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 - TLEV; 9.4:1 - Tier 1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
163 bhp (122 kW) @ 5500 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) |
170 lb-ft (230 N·m) @ 4350 rpm |
| BHP/Liter |
62.0 |
| Max. Engine Speed |
6500 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity |
4.2 qt (4 L) plus filter |
| Coolant Capacity |
7.5 qt (7 L) |
| Emission Controls |
3-way catalyst (3), heated oxygen sensors (2), engine modifications, EGR (a) |
| EPA Fuel Economy (MPG City/Hwy) |
20//27 (est) |
| Battery |
525 CCA, Group 86, maintenance-free |
(a). Meets TLEV (Transitional Low Emission Vehicle) requirements in states adopting
California emission regulations; meets Tier 1 requirements in all other states.
Sebring Coupe Transmissions
Manual Transmission
| Description |
Adaptive electronic control, overdrive lockout, electronically modulated converter clutch
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| Gear Ratios | 3.54, 2.13, 1.36, 1.03, and .81 |
| Effective Final Drive |
3.94 |
| Overall Top-Gear |
3.19 |
Automatic Transmission
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Adaptive electronic control, overdrive lockout, electronically modulated converter clutch |
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| Gear Ratios |
2.84, 1.57, 1.00, 0.69 |
| Effective Final Drive |
3.91 |
| Overall Top-Gear |
2.69 |
Dimensions/Capacities
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| Layout |
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| Rear | Double-wishbones, coil springs, direct-acting shock absorbers |
0.6” (15 mm) link-type stabilizer bar |
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| Overall Ratio |
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| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
40.7 ft (12.4 m) |
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| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock |
2.4 |
2.35 |
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| Wheels | |||
| Sebring LX | Sebring LXi | ||
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| Type & Material |
Steel disc |
Cast aluminum |
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| Size |
15x 5.5 J |
17 x 6 .5 J |
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| Optional | |||
| Type & Material |
Steel disc (included w/V-6 Engine) |
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| Size |
16 x 6 J |
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| Type & Material |
Cast Aluminum |
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16 x 6 J |
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| Tires | |||
| Standard |
P195/70HR14 BSW A/SP |
P215/50HR17 BSW A/SP |
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| Revs Per Mile (Km) |
742 (461) |
739 (459) |
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| Optional |
P205/55HR16 BSW AST |
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| Revs Per Mile (Km) |
754 (469) |
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| Brakes | |||
| Front Size & Type |
10. x 0.9 4(256 x 24) vented disc, single-piston sliding caliper |
10. x 0.9 4(256 x 24)vented disc, single-piston sliding caliper & ABS |
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| Swept Area | 184.8 sq. in. (1192 sq. cm.) | ||
| Rear Size and Type |
9 x 1.6 (228.6 x 40) drum |
10.4 x 0.4 (262 x 10) disc w/single-piston sliding caliper & ABS |
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| Swept Area |
89.1 sq. in. (575 sq. cm.) |
182.5 sq. in. (1177 sq. cm.) |
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| Power Assist Type |
single-diaphragm vacuum |
Tandem diaphragm vacuum |
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| Optional brakes | Same as LXi | None | |
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