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We must admit to jury tampering when it comes to the Chrysler LHS. Our first

excursion occurred with Chrysler President Bob...

1996 Chrysler LHS Review Summary & Specs

Base Sedan
Affordable luxury with a Euro touch.

Summary & Specs

reviewed by New Car Test Drive

You're not likely to confuse the LHS with a luxury sport sedan from Europe. But

there's no pejorative in that. Chrysler's top-line sedan helps redefine a market

segment that clearly was due for some much-needed change. If the LHS is the first in a

new era of American luxury cars, Detroit has a solid future.

The LHS is a vehicle that sets out its own rules and, with only a few exceptions,

lives up to them with style and grace. And its price, thousands below cars like the

Cadillac Seville, Lincoln Continental and even the Oldsmobile Aurora, makes it look

even better.

Specs

Vehicle Category Luxury Cars
Editor Paul A. Eisenstein
Model Lineup
Engines (standard) 3.5-liter ohc 24v V6
Engines (optional)
Transmissions (standard) 4-speed automatic
Transmissions (optional)
Safety Equipment (standard) Dual airbags, ABS
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty
Assembled In
Manufacturer Phone 1-800-CHRYSLER
Manufacturer URL www.chrysler.com
Base Price MSRP $30,255

Specs as Tested

Model Tested MSRP LHS
Standard Equipment Automatic climate control, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, power mirrors, power front seats, leather upholstery, cruise control, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, fog lamps, auto-on headlights, trip computer, AM/FM/cassette
Options as Tested (MSRP) Premium AM/FM/cassette/CD sound system, power moonroof
Destination Charge
Gas Guzzler Tax
Layout
Price as Tested $32,145
Horse Power 214 @ 5850
Torque 221 @ 3100
Fuel Economy 18/26
Wheelbase 113
Length/Width/Height 207.4/75.5/55.9
Track Front/Rear 62.0/62.0
Turning Radius 37.7
Seating Capacity 5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room 38.8/56.4/42.4
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room 36.7/61.1/41.7
Trunk Volume 17.9
Payload
Towing Capacity 2000
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight 3596
Stock Tires P225/60A-16
Brakes Front/Rear disc/disc
Fuel Capacity 18.0

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