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TEASER: Chrysler Releases Sketches Of Mopar Modified Vehicles Ahead Of SEMA

Chrysler has just released the first sketches of select Mopar-modified vehicles, which are currently in preparation for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The event will take place between 5th and 8th of November.

The developed Mopar-modified vehicles for SEMA show aim to inspire ultimate customization. In addition, to this the company will display 20 Mopar-modified Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and SRT vehicles and will highlight Jeep Performance Parts developed by its newly created Mopar Off-Road Division.

Some of the Mopar-first features that are going to be present at the show include vehicle-information apps, for which Mopar was the first to introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications; electronic owner manuals – again the brand was the first to introduce traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user-guide format; Wi-Fi – Mopar was the first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot; Wireless charging; Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS); wiAdvisor; wiTech and many more.

With the 2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak, the brand was again the first to introduce a 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race package car. No additional information about the vehicles has been released so far. It is expected to be unveiled prior official reveal.

Source: Chrysler

October 9, 2013

CHRYSLER in a Nutshell

Chrysler is owned by the Italian automaker, Fiat, but it wasn’t always so. Chrysler has a rich history, like so many other carmakers that began in the early twentieth century. Today it is still considered one of the Big Three automakers in the U.S., next to Ford and General Motors and it’s going strong.

Before it became the Chrysler Corporation it was the Maxwell Motor Company. That company existed from 1904 until 1925. They made affordable cars and began having financial difficulties when they couldn’t sell very many cars during the 1920 recession. Walter Chrysler, who was a troubleshooter and apparently knew a lot about the car business, decided to help the Maxwell Company out. He came in and tinkered with it and then took a controlling interest in the company and ultimately, absorbed all of Maxwell’s assets and stamped his name on the product. From 1925 on, the company was known as the Chrysler Corporation.

In 1928, Chrysler created the Plymouth and DeSoto brands of cars and also bought the Dodge brand. 1928 was a pretty good year for Chrysler. Walter Chrysler was not only a troubleshooter, but he was an innovator, also. His cars were the first to use an air filter and an oil filter. The Chrysler brand also had full pressure lubrication and had high compression engines. In order to decrease engine vibration, Chrysler implemented the use of rubber motor mounts. Another specialty feature that Chrysler thought of and put into use was the rigid rimmed wheel. This kept flat tires from flying off the wheel. Safety and efficiency seemed to be their underlying drive and the Chrysler Corporation was willing to spend time and money on research and development of these and many other standard features.

These things are all taken for granted today, but in Walter Chrysler’s time, no other carmaker was doing it. No one bothered to be innovative or to make their cars safer for the driver and passengers and nearby pedestrians.

Chrysler is generally known for their luxury cars and their reputation is well deserved. Their luxury brands are indeed, luxurious. In the 1940s they were big and opulent. In the 1950s and 60s you could see a Chrysler coming from blocks away. And in the 1970s, the early seventies, they seemed to get even bigger and more opulent. The oil crisis in the early seventies changed all that. Chrysler developed smaller, more fuel-efficient cars but still kept their luxury brands available. They are still available today and they are beautiful and good sized. They’re powerful and comfortable. They are efficient and luxurious. Yes, Chrysler has maintained a wonderful line of cars; and they’re still thinking of safety and efficiency and they still have a lot of style. There are now thousands of Chrysler dealerships like Arrigo Palm Beach that can offer you the luxury of a Chrysler.

June 18, 2013

Yes, There were Turbine Cars!

There used to be a time when the coolest things were built in America and one of these things was the turbine-powered automobile. Unfortunately the turbine car never went into actual production but it was close. The company that tried was Chrysler.

We learned that the Chrysler turbine was the brainchild of chief engineer George Huebner from Sheboygan Chrysler. Huebner began studying the feasibility of turbine-powered vehicles at Chrysler in the mid-1940s. The turbine engine’s smoothness and durability seemed to be a viable, perhaps superior, alternative to the standard piston engine because it had few moving parts compared to a piston engine -just fan blades on a spinning shaft.

Huebner built a few ordinary-looking prototypes in the ’50s, but the pilot-program cars would be driven, and seen, by the public so Elwood P. Engel, a former Ford designer, crafted an all-new,futuristic body. The bodies were hand-built by Carrozzeria Ghia in Turin, Italy, and shipped to Detroit for final assembly.

The Chrysler Turbine was not a one-off concept car. Between 1963 and 1964, Chrysler built 55 turbine cars and 50 of these were made available for testing by 203 families nationwide. Each family kept the car for three months and, as part of the deal, the drivers recorded impressions and mileage in logbooks.

However, the turbine automobile never went into production. The high cost was one reason. Back then you could buy a fully optioned V8-powered car for some $5000 or this “turbine car” that would have cost around $16,000. The two had about the same performance; the turbine car was rated at 130 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque, about the same as the standard V8 Model.

Despite no actual production models being made, between 1949 and 1981 Chrysler built seven different generations of turbine test vehicles. Unfortunately, the company’s shaky finances, the challenge of reducing the engine’s Nitrous Oxide emissions, the oil embargo of 1974 and the need to downsize cars for front-wheel drive, all hurt the Turbine’s chances.

Today, the Chrysler turbine is just a footnote in automotive history and just 3 cars survive. Needless to say they are very valuable collector cars.

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May 20, 2013

Calling George Jetson!

There used to be a time when the coolest things were built in America and one of these things was the Chrysler turbine-powered automobile. Built in 1963, it is probably not entirely coincidental that Hanna-Barbera’s animated TV show The Jetsons aired from 1962 to 1963.

From the viewpoint of engineers, however, the turbine engine’s smoothness and durability seemed to be a viable, perhaps better, alternative to the standard piston engine. It had few moving parts compared to a piston engine, just a bunch of fan blades on a spinning shaft with one spark plug and no cooling system.

Chrysler built a few ordinary-looking prototype turbine cars in the ’50s, but the pilot-program cars for the 1960s would be driven and seen, by the public so an all-new, futuristic body was developed. The bodies were hand-built by Carrozzeria Ghia in Turin, Italy, and shipped to Detroit for installation of the turbine engine.

Chrysler built 55 turbine cars between 1963 and 1964 and 50 of these were made available for testing by 203 families nationwide. Each family kept the car for three months and, as part of the deal, the drivers recorded impressions and mileage in logbooks. The folks in the service department at (serving DC) told us that Chrysler actually had a special team of mechanics on call who would fly out and fix the cars right away if anything went wrong.

Unfortunately, the turbine never went into production. The high cost was one reason. Back then you could buy a V8-powered Chrysler for some $5000 or this “jet-engine” car that would have cost around $16,000. Big difference in price. They also had about the same performance; the turbine car was rated at 130 hp about the same as a Chrysler’s 318-cubic-inch V8. Gas mileage was the same on the highway too, both would get some 19mpg.

May 20, 2013

Attention George Jetson, Your Car is Ready

Not long ago the coolest automobiles were built in America and a good example was the Chrysler turbine. It is probably not entirely coincidental that Hanna-Barbera’s seminal animated TV show, the Jetsons, aired from 1962 to 1963 and the Chrysler Turbine premiered in 1963. True, the Jetson’s animated car flew but having a jet-like turbine in a ground based car seemed like a step in that direction.

From the viewpoint of engineers, the turbine engine’s smoothness and durability seemed to be a better alternative to the standard piston engine. It had few moving parts compared to piston engines, just a bunch of fan blades on a spinning shaft with one spark plug and no cooling system. It was a car manufacturers dream.

Chrysler built a few ordinary-looking prototype turbine cars in the ’50s, but for the pilot-program cars (1960s) an all-new, futuristic body was developed. The bodies were hand-built by the Italian company Carrozzeria Ghia and were shipped to Detroit for installation of the Chrysler-built turbine engine.

Chrysler built a total of 55 turbine cars between and 50 of these were made available for testing by 203 American families. Each family kept the car for three months and, as part of the deal, they recorded impressions and details in logbooks. The service guys at Earnhardt Dodge, told us that Chrysler actually had a elite team of mechanics on call who would fly out and fix the cars right away if anything went wrong.

Unfortunately, Chrysler’s Jetson-like turbine car never went into production. The high cost was one reason. Back in the early 60s you could buy a perfectly fine, reliable V8-powered car for some $5000 or this “jet-engine” car that would have cost around $16,000. Big difference in price! They also had about the same performance; the turbine car was rated at 130 hp about the same as a Chrysler’s 318-cubic-inch V8. Gas mileage was the same on the highway, both would get some 19mpg. The major difference seemed to be mainlyprice.

May 20, 2013

Unboxing Of 2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition [VIDEO]

Chrysler has just released a thirty seconds commercial named “Unboxing” where it is showcased the fashion designer’s John Varvatos new 2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition. In the ad there is also a special guest appearing – the one and only Iggy Pop.

The limited edition model is very special and personal vehicle which includes many great design details and features. The spot begins with a delivery truck making its way through the busy streets of New York. In it of course is hidden the Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition. The truck rides through the streets of the “never-sleeping-city” as Varvatos awaits the delivery of the finished car to his Bowery store in New York City.

But to go further into details, the model has an exceptional exterior styling thanks to the unique Phantom Black tri-coat exterior paint it carries. There are also visible discrete metallic finishes inside and out.

Furthermore, a Titanium-finished grille surround, Titanium Chrome Chrysler “wing” badge and Black Chrome grille blades are also present. The striking look is additionally enhanced thanks to the aggressive front fascia which integrates larger air inlets and features Black Chrome grille blades and Titanium-finished accents.

Chrysler 300C John Varvatos runs on 20-inch cast-aluminum wheels that add to its dramatic road presence. In addition, there are also included day light opening surrounds and mirror caps finished in Titanium.

When looked at the rear, one sees LED taillamps with blackened detail. They contribute to a more masculine look. At the same time the dual-exhaust tips in titanium, and John Varvatos and Chrysler wing deck-lid badges finished in Titanium Chrome round-off the look.

In terms of interior, the John Varvatos style is present abundantly. Unique combination of dark colors and exotic materials, craftsmanship and an industrious style, surround the occupants of the automobile.

Inside the coupe, one can see Varvatos’ logos debossed on the unique Pewter Metallic leather seats and are tailored with unique Diesel Gray and black pattern Varvatos stitching. An especially designed gauge cluster and clock with Pearlescent White face and Charcoal Black Metallic bezels adds to the luxurious feel.

The coupe is wrapped with exotic Poltrona Frau® black leather with Diesel Gray accent stitching. On the other hand a hand-stitched heated steering wheel is finished with Diesel Gray thread and Titanium Chrome accents. At last, what completes the interior styling is the Titanium, the Charcoal Hydrographic Wood and the Gloss Black finished interior accents.

2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition will be produced in limited run of 2000 units only. It will be available at Chrysler showrooms in the first-quarter of 2013.

Source: Chrysler

March 25, 2013

2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition Shows Glamour In New York

2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition is a result of the work of collaboration of two companies – Carhartt and Chrysler. The special edition vehicle celebrates the traits that both brands have in common: hard work, ingenuity and perseverance.

The car hides under its hood Pentastar V-6 engine which generates 283 horsepower (208 kW). It is borne from the successful Chrysler 200 “S” packages that offer one-of-a-kind style combined with an incredible amount of standard features such as 18-inch aluminum wheels with polished face and dark painted pockets, perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel, premium leather seats, Boston Acoustic premium sound system and much more.

Chrysler 200 S Special Edition is a true eye-catcher thanks to its exceptional exterior attributes: new gloss black mesh grille accented with a platinum chrome grille collar, a lower front fascia in platinum black and platinum chrome fog light “spears” and sport suspension. All of them contribute towards more responsive and exciting driving experience.

The profile of this Chrysler shows off body color sill cladding, platinum chrome belt molding and semi-gloss black wheels. On the other hand, the rear of the vehicle features a body-color decklid spoiler, platinum chrome light bar, rear valance with polished, fascia-mounted exhaust tips, unique “S” and black “200” badge.

What is more, this special car must have even more special interior styling. Here is where Chrysler 200 S Special Edition was designed in collaboration with Carhartt. It includes a water-resistant fabric in black, with the signature Carhartt triple stitching seat accents in diesel gray.

The same stitching can be found on the steering wheel, armrests and center console. Black painted finishes adorn the air vents, gear shift, front cup holders and steering wheel buttons round out the exclusive interior appointments.

2013.5 Chrysler 200 S Special Edition will be exhibited at the New York International Auto Show on 29th of March. It will go on sale with a staring price beginning at $28 870.

Source: Chrysler

March 22, 2013

2013 Dodge Dart Mopar at the Chicago Auto Show

Chrysler has introduced the new 2013 Dodge Dart Mopar. The car will be shown at next week’s Chicago Auto Show. It will be produced in limited series of just 500 units.

“Our new Mopar ’13 Dart will turn heads and stand out from the crowd. For this special, limited- edition vehicle, we specifically kept the driver in mind as we added select Mopar parts and accessories.”, said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group’s service, parts and customer-care brand.

2013 Dart Mopar is powered by a 1.4 liter Multi-air turbocharged petrol connected to a manual gearbox. A performance-tuned exhaust is also installed.

The exterior boasts gloss-black finish with a pair of car-length Mopar Blue stripes, which mirror each of the three previous Mopar- themed models. There is also a performance steering-gear calibration, a 7 mm lowered suspension with 18” wheels fitted with 225/40 R18 tires. Behind them, a premium brake kit with slotted rotors is installed. Other highlights include Mopar’s ground-effects kit – a front-chin spoiler, one-piece deck-lid spoiler, as well as a unique and aggressively styled rear diffuser.

The interior boasts a serialized plate, a custom Mopar Blue leather seat with black accents, Mopar Blue accent thread, as well as light- black chrome and gloss-black elements.The special-edition Mopar ’13 includes industry-first wireless charging for smartphones, a blue-stitched leather-wrapped steering wheel with an identically garnished shifter knob, a bright sport-pedal kit, premium Mopar carpet floor mats, door-sill guards and an 8.4” navigation screen.

Mopar has introduced numerous industry-first features including:

• Vehicle-information apps: first to introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications, a new channel of communication with consumers
• Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user- guide format and first to offer complete vehicle-information kits in Spanish
• Wi-Fi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot
• Wireless charging: first to introduce in-vehicle wireless charging for portable devices
• Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS): first to market with a new interactive vehicle tracking device that sends owner a text when vehicle is driven too fast or too far based on pre-set
• 2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak: first to introduce a 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race
• Brand-specific customer care telephone lines: first to offer Sunday service hours for customers
• WiTECH: first to support vehicle diagnosis and software updates leveraging off-the-shelf

Source: Dodge

January 31, 2013

Mopar’s Garage at Chicago Auto Show

Mopar’s garage will be exclusively featured by Chrysler at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. There will be exhibit of Mopar parts and accessories for the company’s Dodge Dart, Fiat 500 and 2013 SRT Viper.

In total 300 selected Mopar performance parts and accessories will be shown all paying tribute to customization. In fact, Chrysler and Mopar offer more than 500 000 quality-tested parts and accessories worldwide. Now, the brand will show how customers can personalize three of its new vehicles and furnish their garage in full Mopar style.

Furthermore, inside of the Mopar garage will be the recently teased Mopar ’13 (at the show it will make its debut) as well as a fully Moparized 2013 SRT Viper. Additionall, there will be put an accent on both NHRA 2012 championship trophies won by Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson and Funny Car racer Jack Beckman.

What is more, for those who want to make their own Mopar garage, there will be offered toolboxes that include brand’s logo and are available in three colors: Mopar Blue, HEMI Orange and White. There will be also introduced a full line of standard and commercial-grade custom cabinetry.

Mopar-first Features:

Vehicle-information applications
Electronic owner manuals: traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user-guide format; complete vehicle-information kits in Spanish
Wi-Fi
Wireless charging for portable devices
Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS) that sends owner a text when vehicle is driven too fast or too far based on pre-set parameters
2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak: 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race package car
Brand-specific customer care telephone lines: Sunday service hours for customers
WiTECH: supports vehicle diagnosis and software updates leveraging off-the-shelf personal computers and a dedicated wireless tool network

January 30, 2013

Chrysler Teases Mopar ’13 Limited Edition

Chrysler Mopar ’13 Limited Edition will be shown for the first time next month at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. However, the brand has shown part of its outstanding interior with an exclusive teaser image.

The model follows the Mopar ’10 Dodge Challenger, Mopar ’11 Dodge Charger and Mopar ’12 Chrysler 300. In addition, Chrysler promises that the Mopar ’13 will be the perfect canvas for personalization and customization.

All that we know so far is what kind of Mopar treatment the car will include. First of all there will be vehicle-information applications, traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user-guide format (the information will be also included in Spanish), Wi-Fi which will make the vehicle a hot spot, wireless charging for portable devices.

In addition, there will be also Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS). This system sends the owner a text when the car is driven too fast or too far based on pre-set parameters. What is more, there will be also offered a brand-specific customer care telephone line services as well as WiTECH, which will support vehicle diagnosis and software updates.

Source: Chrysler

January 28, 2013

2013 Chrysler 300 Motown Edition – US Price $32,995

Chrysler has revealed the new 300 Motown Edition. The vehicle is showcased in a video commercial featuring legendary Motown founder and Detroit native Berry Gordy, taking you through his journey from humble beginnings in Detroit to the bright lights of New York’s Times Square and home of the new Broadway show “Motown: The Musical.”

The 2013 Chrysler 300 Motown Edition is available exclusively in four colors: Bright White, Gloss Black, Deep Cherry Red or Jazz Blue. The exterior also features bright chrome trim, special badging and a set of 20” polished aluminum wheels fitted with proper tires.

The interior boasts complete Pearl White Nappa leather upholstery. There is also Black Olive Ash wood trim, Piano Black accents and an 8.4” Uconnect infotainment system which is preloaded with a 100 songs from Motown recording artists.

The 300 Motown Edition is powered by a 3.6 liter V6 Pentastar – 296HP (218 kW) and 352Nm (260 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The 2013 Chrysler 300 Motown Edition will hit the US market next spring. The price starts from $32,995.

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Source: Chrysler

December 20, 2012

2013 Chrysler Town & Country S Gets Enhanced

2013 Chrysler Town And Country S will debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show as the latest “S” model in the Chrysler line-up. The vehicle will has exterior and interior enhancements as well as some standard equipment commonly associated with top-line models.

First of all the minivan is going to be offered in Brilliant Black, Deep Cherry Red, Stone White or Billet Silver exterior colors. In addition to this it will get revised trim which adds more contrast to the minivan’s typically bright exterior treatment.

Next, the black chrome grille is perfectly matched with black-background Chrysler Winged badges at the front and the rear, black rear fascia step pad, “S” model badging, 17-inch aluminum wheels with polished face and black-painted pockets and blacked-out headlight bezels.

On the inside can be seen the monotone black interior. It starts with the Black Torino leather seats with an “S” logo embroidered in the seat backs and black Ballistic cloth seat inserts. The seats also include grey stitching as do the door armrests.

Furthermore, the black theme is continued by the Piano Black gloss appliqués, which are to be found in the instrument panel and on the spokes of the black leather-wrapped steering wheel, and the Chrysler Winged badge on the wheel matches. The interior is rounded-off with the black headliner and upper consoles, black center console and an “S” logo in the instrument cluster.

This Chrysler model also includes performance suspension that which adds new level of handling dynamics to the driving experience. The minivan is powered by the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine which generates 283 horsepower (208 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. (352 Nm) of torque.

The V-6 is matched to the 62TE six-speed automatic transmission. In addition, there is also a fuel economizer mode, which helps the driver optimize the fuel efficiency, and premium, lower-rolling-resistance tires, and low-drag brake calipers and rear bearings make great fuel economy possible. All in all the Town & Country achieves 17 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city, 25 on the highway.

In terms of safety and security, the minivan is equipped with more than forty features such as ParkView rear back up camera, front seat-mounted air bags, a driver-side inflatable knee blocker, advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags, side-curtain air bags for all three rows, and electronic stability control, including Brake Assist and all-speed traction control. All of them come as a standard.

The optional equipment includes SafetyTec Group comprising of rain-sensitive windshield wipers, Smartbeam headlamps, ParkSense rear park assist system, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection.

Source: Chrysler

November 27, 2012

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