1997 Chrysler LHS Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
A big luxury sedan with sporty undertones.
Summary & Specs
reviewed by
Chrysler engineers have created a successful compromise blending the
roominess of a traditional domestic luxury car with performance characteristics
now found in import luxury cars. Inside and out, it lives up to its price
tag.
Next year's LHS will continue the evolution, edging closer to the smaller
imports. But if a big ride is what you're looking for right now, Chrysler's
flagship sedan is well worth considering.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
Paul A. Eisenstein |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
3.5-liter ohc 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
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| Transmissions (optional) |
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| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags, ABS, traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-CHRYSLER |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.chrysler.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$30,850 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
LHS |
| Standard Equipment |
(base) Air conditioning, leather interior, power steering, power windows, power seats, power locks, power mirrors, power trunk lid release, cruise control, tilt steering column, interior lighting system, theft alarm, remote keyless entry, child protection rear door lock, Homelink system, fog lights, alloy wheels, integrated rear-window antenna, speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers |
| Destination Charge |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
AM/FM/cassette/CD premium sound system |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
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| Price as Tested |
$31,150 |
| Horse Power |
214 @ 5850 |
| Torque |
221 @ 3100 |
| Fuel Economy |
18/26 |
| Wheelbase |
113.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
204.7/74.5/55.9 |
| Track Front/Rear |
62.0/62.0 |
| Turning Radius |
37.7 |
| Seating Capacity |
5/6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.3/56.4/42.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
36.7/61.1/41.7 |
| Trunk Volume |
17.9 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
3619 |
| Stock Tires |
P225/60R-16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.0 |