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Ernie supplied the
following production information about the Plymouth/Chrysler
Prowlers! "It's a 1999
Plymouth Prowler. It is one of 572 yellow Prowlers built in 1999,
and one in 1156
yellow Plymouth Prowlers ever built."
Prowler Facts & Statistics
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Performance
If you're a hot rodder, the first thing
you do when you see a new engine is count the spark plug wires. To
save you the trouble, Prowler has a 3.5 liter high-output SOHC
24-valve aluminum V6 - and for a lot of sound reasons: Packaging
of people and roadability being the main ones.
But this free-revving 60-degree design
cranks out enough suds (253 horsepower at 6,400 rpm) and yank (255
pound-feet of torque at 3,950 RPM) to get anybody's attention. It
has an aluminum block with a forged steel crank bedded in the four
main bearings. The heads and pistons are aluminum. It's been
dressed-up, and heated-up slightly -- a less restrictive air
cleaner, cast stainless steel exhaust manifolds that make
tube-type headers look primitive, and EFI linear cam throttle body
for surprisingly quick, crisp response, so stay awake.
And keep your eyes on the rev counter --
because when you make use of the AutoStick(r) feature of the
four-speed electronically controlled automatic transaxle and
forget to upshift, an engine management system shuts down the fuel
supply at 6600 RPM. You will notice the transition. You see this
is the one automatic we install that doesn't have a mandatory
upshift built in. You select a gear in AutoStick(r) mode, you
shift it up or down as you desire. For the gearheads, final drive
ratio is 3.89; individual gears are: 2.842 1st, 1.573 2nd. 1.000
3rd. and 0.689 (overdrive) 4th.
| Body Materials
The Prowler is a rolling
celebration of new technology and materials. Staying true
to its hot-rod roots, however, Prowler's architecture
remains body-on-frame, and the top priorities - rigidity,
strength yet light in weight - were all met with the use
of tommorow's material's technology.
Sections are joined by slip-in Node
and Clevis castings which are MIG welded, as are the
various brackets and mounts. The robotic welding is so
precisely executed that each bead has an almost jewel-like
quality to it. Two alloys are used, 6061 and 6063, both in
T6 temper (which is well into the hardness and strength
end of the aluminum designation scales). These are
expensive alloys, but relatively easy to form - and they
can be further hardened to near steel equivalency through
"heat aging" as well as other ways. The two alloys lend
themselves to the creation of "crush" zones, and the
wrinkled "dimple" near the front of the frame also
collapses under impact. Provisions for the cockpit take up
slightly more than the center third of Prowler's frame,
assuring passenger room aplenty, and full compliance with
federal safety mandates, including dual air bags* and
side-impact protection.
*Certified to the new Federal
Regulations that allow less forceful air bags. Always
use seat belts. Rearward-facing child seats can only be
used with passenger air bag turned off.
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FAQ
Q: How much does the Prowler cost?
A: The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the 1999
Plymouth Prowler is $ 40000.00 . The destination charge is
included in this price.
Q: What is the engine size and horsepower?
A: The 3.5-liter high-output 24-valve SOHC V6 is rated at 253
hp @ 6,400 rpm and 255 lb-ft of torque @ 3,950 rpm.
Q: Does the Prowler have an automatic or manual transaxle?
A: The Prowler has an automatic transaxle with the AutoStick(r)
Q: What is the tire size?
A: The front P225/45HR17 tires are on 17 inch wheels. The rear
P295/40HR20 wheels are on 20 inch wheels. Both the front and
rear tires have run-flat capability and low-tire-pressure
sensor.
Q: Where is the spare tire kept?
A: There's no spare available. The tires are (Goodyear)
extended-mobility with run-flat capability which eliminates
the need for a spare tire. You can travel up to 50 miles at 55
mph before the tire has to be serviced or changed.
Q: Does the Plymouth Prowler come in any other color than
purple?
A: The Prowler comes in Prowler Purple and new for the 1999
model year is Prowler Yellow (extra cost). Prowler Purple
continues as the standard color, and for the first two months
of the 1999 model year, only Prowler Purple cars were built.
Production of Prowlers in Prowler Yellow began in March 1998.
Prowler Purple will remain the standard color after production
of Prowler Yellow cars begins.
Q: Does the Plymouth Prowler have a top?
A: Yes. A manual soft top with glass rear window and
integrated defroster.
Q: Does the Prowler have cloth or leather seating?
A: Leather-trimmed seating is standard.
Q: Does the Prowler have a backseat?
A: No. Prowler has two front bucket seats.
Q: What type of sound system does the vehicle have?
A: Infinity(r) AM/FM cassette with six-disc CD changer, remote
amplifier and seven speakers.
Q: Has the Prowler changed significantly for 1999?
A: The major change for Prowler in 1999 is the engine. The new
standard engine is the 3.5-liter High-output SOHC 24-valve
aluminum block V6. This new power plant boosts horsepower by
18 percent to 253 bhp (from 214 bhp in 1997), and torque by 15
percent to 255 lb. ft. (from 221 lb. ft.). Another change is
the late availability of an additional Prowler color, Prowler
Yellow (at extra cost). Prowler Purple will continue as the
standard color through 1999. Additional enhancements include
illuminated power window switches with driver's side 'express-
down' and a passenger-side air bag cutoff switch. No exterior
styling changes have been made to the 1999 Prowler.
Q: Where is the Prowler being built?
A: Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan.
Q. How can I purchase a 1997 Prowler?
A. Some of the Chrysler-Plymouth dealerships which received
1997 Prowlers still have cars in stock for sale. Interested
prospects should contact their local Chrysler-Plymouth
dealership to determine availability.
Q: With 1997 production now completed, is the next Prowler a
1998 model?
A: The next Prowler is the 1999 Prowler. Production of the
1999 Prowler began in January 1998 and will continue through
mid-1999. Deliveries to dealers of the 1999 Prowler began in
February 1998.
Q. How will the 1999 Prowler be distributed?
A. 1999 Prowlers will be assigned to Chrysler-Plymouth dealers
in the U.S. following assembly at the plant. The first dealers
to receive 1999 Prowlers were those dealers that had been
scheduled to receive a 1997 vehicle but did not get one.
Retail sales performance and Five Star Award for Excellence
will be factors in determining distribution of 1999 Prowlers
to dealers beyond this initial phase.
Q: Are dealers taking orders for the Prowler?
A: At this time, dealer and customer orders for the Prowler
are not being accepted. Prowlers are assigned for shipment to
dealers after they are produced.
Q: Why has it not been possible for retail customers to order
a Prowler?
A: 1997 Prowlers were assigned for delivery to dealers
following production because of the very limited availability
of cars in the production launch year. Dealers were informed
of this plan, and were advised not to accept customer orders
or deposits for Prowlers because such "orders" could not be
backed with production allocation. This program has lessened
customer disappointment with unfulfilled orders that were not
built due to lower production. As the Prowler is still in the
production launch stage, customer and dealer orders are not
yet being accepted.
Q: With two colors now being offered on the Prowler, will
customers be able to select their preferred color choice in
advance?
A: For the period during which dealer and customer orders are
not accepted, selection of color will depend on availability
of cars in dealer inventory.
Q. Since the Prowler MSRP is $ 40000.00 , why do some dealers
advertise the car for substantially more money?
A. Only 324 Prowlers were distributed to U.S. dealers in 1997.
This extremely small number of units, covering about one-tenth
of the total U.S. C-P dealer network, could not begin to
satisfy the early demand for the Prowler. Such a shortage at a
time of great demand may push transaction prices over the MSRP,
a situation that is not encouraged, endorsed or condoned by
Chrysler Corporation. 1999 Prowler production has been at a
much greater daily rate than in 1997 and several hundred units
have already been produced and shipped to dealers. The greater
availability of more Prowlers through more dealerships in more
markets may have the effect of lowering transaction prices
over time for the car in the 1999 model year. |
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Production Figures - As of February 15, 2002 (End of
Prowler Production)
1997 MY
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US |
CAN |
Total for Sale |
Pilot |
Total Built |
| Purple |
343 |
53 |
396 |
61 |
457 |
1999 MY
|
US |
CAN |
Total for Sale |
Pilot |
Total Built |
| Purple |
1008 |
126 |
1134 |
0 |
1134 |
| Yellow |
561 |
23 |
584 |
21 |
605 |
| Black |
779 |
20 |
799 |
0 |
799 |
| Red |
1322 |
61 |
1383 |
0 |
1383 |
| 1999 Total |
3670 |
230 |
3900 |
21 |
3921 |
2000 MY
|
US |
CAN |
Total for Sale |
Pilot |
Total Built |
| Purple |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
0 |
| Yellow |
526 |
46 |
572 |
0 |
572 |
| Black |
1041 |
71 |
1112 |
0 |
1112 |
| Red |
190 |
0 |
190 |
3 |
193 |
| Silver |
661 |
38 |
699 |
12 |
711 |
| "Woodward" |
151 |
0 |
151 |
2 |
153 |
| "Two/Tone" |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
| 2000 Total |
2569 |
155 |
2724 |
22 |
2746 |
2001 MY
|
US |
CAN |
Total for Sale |
Pilot |
Total Built |
| Purple |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Yellow |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Black |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Red |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Silver |
527 |
18 |
545 |
0 |
545 |
| "Woodward" |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Black/Tie |
151 |
12 |
163 |
5 |
168 |
| Orange |
669 |
20 |
689 |
6 |
695 |
| Blue -
Chrysler |
1178 |
100 |
1278 |
3 |
1281 |
| Black - Chrysler |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Orange -
Chrysler |
345 |
0 |
345 |
1 |
346 |
| Silver -
Chrysler |
106 |
0 |
106 |
0 |
106 |
| Inca Gold -
Chrysler |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2001 Total |
2977 |
150 |
3127 |
15 |
3142 |
2002 MY
|
US |
CAN |
Total for Sale |
Pilot |
Total Built |
| Blue -
Chrysler |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Black - Chrysler |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Orange |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Silver -
Chrysler |
98 |
0 |
98 |
0 |
98 |
| Inca Gold -
Chrysler |
583 |
30 |
613 |
3 |
616 |
| Yellow -
Chrysler |
390 |
30 |
420 |
0 |
420 |
| Candy Red -
Chrysler |
274 |
25 |
299 |
2 |
301 |
| High Voltage
Blue - Chrysler |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| 2002 Total |
1346 |
85 |
1431 |
5 |
1436 |
Grand Total
|
US |
CAN |
Total for Sale |
Pilot |
Total Built |
| Purple |
1351 |
179 |
1530 |
61 |
1591 |
| Yellow |
1087 |
69 |
1156 |
21 |
1177 |
| Black |
1820 |
91 |
1911 |
0 |
1911 |
| Red |
1512 |
61 |
1573 |
3 |
1576 |
| Silver |
1188 |
56 |
1244 |
12 |
1256 |
| "Woodward" |
151 |
0 |
151 |
2 |
153 |
| "Two Tone" |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Black/Tie |
151 |
12 |
163 |
5 |
168 |
| Orange -
Plymouth |
669 |
20 |
689 |
6 |
695 |
| Blue -
Chrysler |
1178 |
100 |
1278 |
3 |
1281 |
| Black - Chrysler |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Orange -
Chrysler |
345 |
0 |
345 |
1 |
346 |
| Silver -
Chrysler |
204 |
0 |
204 |
0 |
204 |
| Inca Gold -
Chrysler |
583 |
30 |
613 |
3 |
616 |
| Yellow -
Chrysler |
390 |
30 |
420 |
0 |
420 |
| Candy Red -
Chrysler |
274 |
25 |
299 |
2 |
301 |
| High Voltage
Blue - Chrysler |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Total Plymouth |
7929 |
488 |
8417 |
115 |
8532 |
| Total Chrysler |
2976 |
185 |
3161 |
9 |
3170 |
| Total Prowler |
10905 |
673 |
11578 |
124 |
11702 |
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