Chrysler 200: the Brand New Sebring for 2011

Chrysler 200: the Brand New of Sebring for 2011 - Chrysler midsize sedan and convertible car, which was previously known as the Sebring, have received significant makeovers and a new name for 2011 are now known as the Chrysler 200.

For the sedan, it's a moves to try to inrcease a multi-year low in the sales of the first segment model Sebring important medium-sized enterprises, which is dominated by the likes of Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Hyundai and Kia Optima.

While the basics are always the same, the two older models Sebring has so many changes as are all new. The postponement is an important base 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of torque. He still has a standard four-speed automatic, but a six-speed automatic transmission is available.

Optional as well as a sedan and a convertible bond is a new 3.6-liter Chrysler Pentastar V-6 engine that produces an impressive 283 hp and 260 foot-pounds of torque. E 'connected to a new six-speed automatic. No manual transmission offered to all 200 models.

The sedan and coupe interior completely redesigned, with better workmanship, comfort and a host of new technologies.

Out of the vehicles are new models, including a distinctive user interface that the current "new face of Chrysler," said the carmaker.

Also included in the changes are "upgraded suspension major," Chrysler said, with "significantly improved the acoustics" to help keep the peace within.

The cars also have "a multitude of standard safety features and an exceptional level of standard content," the company said.

Base prices ranging from $ 19,245 sedan is $ 26,240 (plus freight $ 750), while the convertible bonds - which should be either soft or hard top - from $ 26,445 and up to $ 31,940.

The two top models are the new "S" versions that were introduced in the spring.

Chrysler said "virtually all systems in the sedan is new or upgraded for 2011, giving the Chrysler 200 its own identity and its place in the mid-size sedan segment highly competitive."

The changes include a new grille with the Chrysler winged badge new, with a new hood, fenders, projector beam headlights and fog lights, LED taillights and LED center brake light in the rear.

Handling has also been improved, the company said, with "virtually every part" of the suspension revised or amended. The car was also slightly reduced, plus front and rear, giving it a more aggressive stance.

The improvement in the suspension should be less roll in tight corners, reducing the shaking on rough roads or rough tracks, and more precise steering response and a better grip on a new tire prize.

Just like Chrysler did with its full-size sedan 2011 300 sedan, 200 sedan taxi was set to be quiet at high speeds, something that some of its competitors still have a problem - like the Honda Accord.

There is a new instrument panel with new indicators and steering wheel, seat cushioning and enhanced with better springs and new leather and cloth seat covers.

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Sebring wrap up from Patron Highcroft

Sebring Flying Lizard wrap up-spoiler alert!

March 21, 2009 -- Sebring, Florida -- The Flying Lizard No. 45 and No. 44 Porsches finished their sixth consecutive Sebring race fourth and fifth in GT2, respectively. The twelve-hour race was another contest of will and endurance: nearly half of the starting cars were no longer running by the end of the race.

With Joerg Bergmeister in the No. 45 starting second and Seth Neiman in the No. 44 starting 13th on the GT2 grid, both Porsches ran into trouble within the first ten minutes. The clean race start quickly turned ugly for the Lizards when on the fourth lap the No. 45 was hit by another GT2 car, causing rear suspension damage to the No. 45. The Lizard crew made the repair in the pits but the lengthy stop dropped the No. 45 from third to 13th. Meanwhile, the No. 44 had its own issues with an early race spin which sent it back to the pits for an unscheduled pit stop and fresh tires.

Over the next 10 hours, both Lizard Porsches cycled through their drivers, who patiently worked their way up from the back of the field. The 12-hour race had only three cautions, making it more difficult to find opportunities to regain lost laps or gain time in the pits. But by hour 10, the No. 45 Porsche was in fourth (Bergmeister, Patrick Long and Marc Lieb) and the No. 44 (Neiman, Darren Law, and Johannes van Overbeek) had recovered to fifth, with the No. 45 (Marc Lieb) having set the fastest race lap of 2:02.494.

At hour 10, the No. 62 Risi Ferrari was in the lead (having led most of the race) and the No. 95 Advanced Engineering Pecom Racing Ferrari was in second. The No. 21 Team PTG Panoz in third. The No. 45, with Marc Lieb at the wheel, was running a faster pace than the No. 21, and worked over the next hour to overtake the No. 21, putting pressure on in the corners, but losing ground on the long straights and to traffic. Taking an opportunity to pass, Lieb moved past the No. 21, but was not able to complete the pass, and the two cars made contact, with the No. 45 spinning into the tire wall. Although the radiators were not damaged and Lieb was able to make it back to the pits, the crew had to adjust bodywork, replace all four tires, but then was unable to fuel the car because of the damage to the hood. With Joerg Bergmeister behind the wheel, the No. 45 went out on track again, then pitted one more time for additional repairs and refueling. He was back on track again quickly, having lost just one position to the No. 44 with Johannes van Overbeek at the wheel, which moved to P4.

With the car nearly undrivable, Joerg was able to maintain a fast enough pace over the final hour to keep fifth and stay ahead of the No. 61 Krohn Racing Ferrari in sixth. The No. 44 was in fourth, but lost time in the pits with a late race pit stop, and finished fifth, just behind the No. 45 which took fourth place. The No. 62 Risi Competizione Ferrari won in GT2, the No. 95 was second, and the No. 21 third.

Team principal and driver of the No. 44 Porsche Seth Neiman said, "This was another classic Sebring -- a race where you have to give it everything you have just to finish. A podium spot was not in the cards for the Lizards this year, but I'm proud that both cars finished the race in the top five. It was unfortunate that the No. 45 was knocked back so far in the field so early in the race, but a testament to the crew and to Joerg, Patrick and Marc that they came back not just once, but twice during the race to finish fourth. The No. 44 also had a rough start, but together with Darren and Johannes we were able to climb back up to fifth. Congratulations to Risi Competizione on their well-deserved win and seamless race."

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