In the 1990s, the American automobile giant Chrysler begins mass production hot rods, these extreme vehicles from Uncle Sam’s Land, incomparable looks, powerful engines and are quickly being talked about on the other side of the Atlantic. WITH prowler, Chrysler inspired by the original design that appeared in the 90s. But you should know that Hot Rods often sinned by being unprofitable.
Shy beginning
Developer Chip Foose, a student at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, Chrysler Hot Rod has a long narrow nose, an aggressive radiator grille and open wheels.
In November 1990, Chrysler boss Bob Lutz came across Foose’s sketch and fell in love! The only problem is that the Prowler cannot be assembled on one of the assembly lines. It must be made by hand, which increases production costs.
Introduced at various auto shows since 1991, few believe this Chrysler Hot Rod…
Hot Rod Mayonnaise gradually sets
with engine V6 3.5 l are developing 214 horsepower and the transmission, equipped with a sluggish and outdated four-speed automatic, critics are numerous. Its weight is 1300 kg also disappointing.
Except Chryslerit prowler it’s much more than a reimagining of 30s Hot Rods, it’s about him the first aluminum car.
The Prowler is initially sold under the Plymouth brand as group leaders want to bring it back into the limelight. It is skipped because the latter disappears soon after.
The public avoids the brand Plymouth, known for its vintage cars, is staying away from the Prowler. It must be said that an amount of $39,300 at the time and $43,000 in 2000 had to be paid. In 2001, when Plymouth finally closed, the Prowler was sold to Chrysler. But it’s too late. It now costs $43,000 and 3,170 were produced (compared to 8,532 Plymouths).
And for you? It’s time to buy a prowler ?
Source: Auto Plus
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