Engineering:Chrysler 200C EV
| Chrysler 200C EV | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler |
| Production | 2009 (Concept car) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Chrysler LC platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 0.9L Fiat TwinAir Turbocharged I2 |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet electric motor (rear-wheel drive) |
| Power output | 200 kW (270 PS; 270 bhp) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Extended Range PHEV (electric motor and gasoline engine) |
| Battery | lithium ion battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in (2,949 mm) |
| Length | 192.1 in (4,879 mm) |
| Width | 73.6 in (1,869 mm) |
| Height | 57.3 in (1,455 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chrysler Sebring Sedan |
The Chrysler 200C EV is a plug-in hybrid electric concept car built by the U.S. automaker Chrysler.
Overview
The vehicle was based on the shortened Chrysler LX platform.
The rear-wheel-drive sedan includes gasoline engine rated 268 bhp (200 kW) and a 74 bhp (55 kW) electric motor with an electric only range of 40 miles (64 km) and a combined range of 400 miles (640 km). P245/45R20 front and rear tires. The car has a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration of approximately 7 seconds, with top speed of over 120 mph (190 km/h).
The interior incorporates uConnect features controlled via a panoramic multimedia touch screen. It includes a "teen mode" which warns of erratic driving or going out of a specified range, and limits the maximum speed.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 North American International Auto Show.[1]
Design
The exterior design was led by Nick Malachowski. The interior was designed by Chrysler LLC's Advance Interior Design Studio, led by Ryan Patrick Joyce. The vehicle flooring was inspired by a Zen rock garden.
References
- ↑ Ramsey, Jonathon (2009-01-11). "PRESS RELEASE, Chrysler 200C EV Concept: Contemporary design, Range-extended Electric Vehicle drive system and platform for future connectivity". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/11/detroit-2009-chrysler-200c-concept-what-the-sebring-should-hav/. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
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