2008 Chrysler Sebring
- Horsepower: 235 @ 6400
- Torque (lb-ft): 232 @ 4000
- Weight: 3605 lbs
- 0-60: TBD
- Bodystyle: 4dr Car
- Market Segment: 4-door Mid-Size...
- Engine type: Gas V6
- Transmission type: 6 Automatic w/OD
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- Review
- Features
- Specifications
- Safety
- Options / Pricing

Exterior
For the $37,005 as tested price our ultra-loaded Sebring should come with free sunglasses because it is bathed in a blinding amount chrome. Grill, badge, door handles, wheels, rear badging and exhaust tips – its all big and gleaming.
The car is constantly looking to remind you of classic looks. The grooves in the hood and point at the trunk are reminiscent of an old-style wooden ski boat.
With the top up our optional hardtop looks very much like a coupe. Even better is that with all windows down, the b-pillar disappears, and it carries the cool and classic look of the sedans and coupes from the 60s and 70s. With the top down, it carries the standard look of a machine that is about to be used for fun.
Interior
The shiny theme carries into the interior. The Sebring limited mixes brushed aluminum accents with more chrome pieces on the door inserts. There is also faux wood thrown into the mix to continue the look of luxury.
The interior parts that aren’t gleaming are made of a better grade of plastic than Chrysler is usually known for. Does that mean the plastic pieces are up to premium a grade? That’s question that you will have to judge for yourself. The TopSpeed Team did not have problem with the quality, but we also don’t pay our own hard-earned money for the cars.
The climate control was easy to understand and reliable - nothing special, just works well. The same goes for the entertainment system. The large touch-screen radio was user friendly and the MyGig system allows for a direct USB hook-up allowing your songs to be stored on the radio’s hard drive.
The seats were like armchairs. They were extremely comfortable and wrapped in a soft weather. The only immediate problem that people saw was our off-white color would not be very friendly to dirty/sticky hands.
Test Drive
This isn’t a sports car. It’s a “weekend with the friends” car.
The chassis doesn’t encourage you to drive more aggressive, instead the cushy ride makes you feel like you’ve arrived (even if it’s a trip to the 7-11.) The soft and cushy seats are good for long trips, but if you take a corner too fast, you’ll feel your Bermuda shorts slide along the plush leather.
The 3.5-liter V6 makes 235 horsepower (16 city 26 highway MPG), which is plenty in this convertible. The engine makes sure that you have all the power you need, but don’t plan on winning any drag races. A truly nice surprise is the six-speed automatic transmission. This means that when you floor the accelerator, the car doesn’t have to make any annoying whine because the next gear is severely lower.
Conclusion
Chrysler believes that many of its car sales have suffered from fleet sales (i.e. rental fleets). The Sebring is no exception, some buyers find it hard to get excited about a car that is associated with tourists making u-turns, and instead would turn to purchasing the close competitors such as the Toyota Solara Convertible or the Volkswagen Eos. Chrysler has now reduced its sales to rental fleets, which means the premium price you’ll pay for the Sebring will now bring a little more exclusivity.
Is the Sebring Limited the car for you? Well its big, comfy, cushy, and basically old-style American luxury. If you’re still interested, then head to the dealership for a closer look. Just don’t forget you’re sunglasses.

Mechanical
• All Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
• V6 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
• High Output - Engine|13
• 6-Speed A/T - Transmission|15
• M/T - Transmission|15
• A/T - Transmission|15
• Auto Transmission w/Manual Mode - Transmission|15
• Gasoline Fuel - Fuel|46
Interior
• Power Steering - Steering|6
• Wireless Cell Phone Hookup - Telephone|28
• Power Windows - Window|29
• Rear Defrost - Window|29
• Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof - Roof|32
• Sun/Moon Roof - Roof|32
• Leather Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Power Door Locks - Locks|26
• Keyless Entry - Locks|26
• Front Floor Mats - Floor Mats|25
• Rear Floor Mats - Floor Mats|25
• Remote Engine Start - Convenience|23
• Front Reading Lamps - Convenience|23
• Universal Garage Door Opener - Convenience|23
• Cruise Control - Convenience|23
• Trip Computer - Convenience|23
• Remote Trunk Release - Convenience|23
• Auto-Off Headlights - Convenience|23
• Vehicle Anti-Theft System - Convenience|23
• Auxiliary Pwr Outlet - Convenience|23
• Steering Wheel Controls - Convenience|23
• Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
• Fog Lamps - Convenience|23
• Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
• Adjustable Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
• Navigation System - Convenience|23
• Alarm - Convenience|23
• Entertainment System - Audio|22
• Satellite Radio - Audio|22
• MP3 Player - Audio|22
• Premium Sound System - Audio|22
• CD Player - Audio|22
• CD Changer - Audio|22
• Cassette - Audio|22
• AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
• A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Climate Control - Air Conditioning|21
• Bucket Seats - Seats|44
• Heated Passenger Seat - Seats|44
• Pass-Through Rear Seat - Seats|44
• Driver Lumbar - Seats|44
• Heated Driver Seat - Seats|44
• Power Driver Seat - Seats|44
Exterior
• Chrome Wheels - Wheels|10
• Aluminum Wheels - Wheels|10
• Heated Mirrors - Mirrors|27
• Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Electrochromic rearview mirror - Mirrors|27
• Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Heated Exterior Driver Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Power Passenger Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Power Driver Mirror - Mirrors|27
Safety
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System - Tires|7
• Passenger Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Driver Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Rear Head Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Side Head Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Side Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Tires - Front Performance - Tire - Front|34
• Tires - Rear Performance - Tire - Rear|35
• Full Size Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
• Compact Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
• 4-Wheel ABS - Brakes|4
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Brakes|4
• Electronic Stability Control - Safety Features|42
• Daytime Running Lights - Safety Features|42
• Child Safety Locks - Safety Features|42
• Auto-On Headlights - Safety Features|42
• Emergency Trunk Release - Safety Features|42
• Traction Control - Safety Features|42

Vehicle
• EPA Classification : Midsize
Engine
• Engine Order Code : EGF
• Engine Type : Gas V6
• Displacement : 3.5l/214
• Fuel System : SMPI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 235 @ 6400
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 232 @ 4000
Transmission
• Drivetrain : All Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : DG2
• Trans Type : 6
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 4.13
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.84
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.28
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.45-1.57
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.69
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.21
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.43
Mileage
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 15
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 24
Electrical
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 F (Primary) : 525
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 140
Cooling System
• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -
Weight Information
• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3605
Trailering
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
Suspension
• Suspension Type - Front : Touring
• Suspension Type - Rear : Touring
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : N/A
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : N/A
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -
Brakes
• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.5 x 1.0
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : - TBD -
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : - TBD -
Tires
• Front Tire Order Code : TQL
• Rear Tire Order Code : TQL
• Spare Tire Order Code : TBC
• Front Tire Size : P215/55R18
• Rear Tire Size : P215/55R18
• Spare Tire Size : Compact
Wheels
• Front Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 7.0
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 7.0
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : Compact
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -
Steering
• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.5
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.3
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 36.5
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 17.2
Exterior Dimensions
• Wheelbase (in) : 108.9
• Length, Overall (in) : - TBD -
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : - TBD -
• Height, Overall (in) : - TBD -
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 61.8
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 61.8
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 5.3
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
• Trunk Volume (ft) : - TBD -
Interior Dimensions
• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft) : - TBD -
• Front Head Room (in) : 37.9
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.4
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 56.4
• Front Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Head Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Leg Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
Summary
• Vehicle Name : Sebring
• Body Style : 4 Door Sedan Limited

News - Crash Test Results:
Frontal Driver: * * * * *
Frontal Passenger: * * * * *
Side Driver: Not Rated
Side Rear Passenger: Not Rated
Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * * *
Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
Rebate:
Incentive Note: One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.
Cash Finance Rule: Or
Financing Incentive Min: 0.0
Financing Incentive Max: 7.9
Expiration Date: 01/02/2008
Resource Name: chrysler.com
Resource Date: 12/04/2007
Recall:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V414000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V240000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V473000
Mfg's Report Date: SEP 11, 2007
Mfg's Report Date: 06/05/2007
Mfg's Report Date: OCT 02, 2007
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 72333
Potential Number of Units Affected: 102042
Potential Number of Units Affected: 798
Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Consequence: DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Consequence: THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G33. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G39. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. G14. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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Safety Features
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Auto-On Headlights
• Emergency Trunk Release
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance
• Full Size Spare Tire
• Compact Spare Tire

- Base price: $27,515
- Destination charge: $795
- Number of options: 0
- Total options: $0
- Total price: $27,515
- Rebates: click to view
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