Vehicle Description
To create a modern equivalent to the custom street rod, you would
need it to be fast, stylish, technological, luxurious and built
with astute attention to detail. Such a car would turn heads and
start conversations at every corner and remain collectable for
decades to come. Does a car with such notable criteria exist? It
most certainly does in the Plymouth Prowler, a design marvel which
has excited fans since it's first appearance at the Detroit Auto
Show in 1993. With a limited production run of around 11,700
vehicles produced, these purpose-built halo cars are poised for a
surge in popularity. If you're looking for a showroom-fresh cruiser
that's cool, comfortable and ready to roll, this Plymouth is your
kind of car!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Penned by Chrysler engineers who were given free rein to create
whatever they wanted in a sportster type vehicle, this pristine
drop-top exhibits the perfect combination of hot rod style and
advanced technology. Those engineers developed many innovations in
materials and design. These innovations include die-cast magnesium
instrument panels, composite brake rotors, rubber couplings in
place of u-joints and Kevlar body straps. These, along with
carefully developed aluminum resulted in one of the most unique
vehicle designs of all time. Today, after years of fastidious work
to keep its 2-stage urethane clean and ultra-shiny, the car's
glossy factory body looks outstanding in it's yellow coating. And
speaking of that striking yellow body, it's 1 of only 572 Yellow
Prowlers built for the 2000 model year. Since all Prowlers were
completely hand assembled at Chrysler's Conner Avenue facility in
Detroit, Michigan, they typically show stellar fit and above
average build quality. And this one, with its narrow gaps,
solid-closing doors and tight-sealing top, looks and feels better
than most cars twice our asking price!
ENGINE
When Prowlers finally hit the streets, many purists were upset that
a V6 was the only powertrain option. What those purists failed to
realize was: 1) with 253 horses and 250 lb./ft. of torque, the
car's 3.5 liter, 24-valve SOHC V6 was making virtually the same
power as Chrysler's Magnum V8s, and 2) when combined with the car's
lightweight chassis and low center of gravity, it posted some very
impressive performance numbers. Mechanically, this Plymouth's
all-aluminum engine is showroom new in just about every possible
way. Naturally, the mill has benefitted from basic maintenance but,
beyond that, everything is essentially fresh out of the box. It
certainly appears that the car has been driven often enough to keep
every system in top operating condition. And, not only does the
smooth sixer fire up instantly and idle perfectly, it moves its
relatively lightweight payload with real authority.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Behind that buff V6, a 42LE 4-speed automatic transaxle, which
features an 'AutoStick' gear change setting, is more of a toy than
a functional performance improvement. But it fits the Prowler's
persona perfectly, and far more of today's "real" hot rods are
built with automatics than stick shifts. So, who can blame Chrysler
for doing their homework and giving the public what it actually
wants? That road-ready drivetrain is held off the ground by an
aluminum-intensive chassis, which is equipped with an independent
double A-arm front and multi-link rear suspension. Koni coil-overs
combine with standard stabilizer bars and power rack-and-pinion
steering to carve curves with a sport tuned ride. Stops come
courtesy of four composite discs, which measure 11 inches up front
and 13 inches out back. The engine growls a rowdy, throaty exhaust
note through two fat pipes, which exit just under the rear bumpers.
A bit of flash is provided by standard chrome wheels, which spin
225/45R17 Goodyear Eagle GS-Ds in front of 295/40R20 Goodyear Eagle
GS-Ds. And all that advanced hardware results in a perfect 50/50
weight distribution, making this roadster an absolute blast to
drive!
INTERIOR
Inside Chrysler's neo street rod you'll find a fashionable Black
interior that represents drop-top cruising at its very best. At the
center of the cockpit, the driver and passenger benefit from plush
leather seats that are stitched around monochromatic Prowler logos.
In front of the driver, a factory tach is perched top-dead-center
of a tilt steering wheel that anchors redundant audio buttons
opposite factory cruise control. At the front of the car, a 150 MPH
speedometer centers four accessory gauges inside a body-matching
yellow instrument panel. A short, factory shifter controls
Chrysler's highly regarded AutoStick feature. Naturally, the
windows, locks and mirrors are all power operated. There's a pair
of protective, "Prowler" branded floor mats with body-color
lettering. And a superb 320-watt, 7-speaker sound system comes
standard with a 6-disc CD changer that's located just behind the
passenger's seat.
HIGHLIGHTS
1 of 572 Produced in Yellow
19,317 original miles
3.5L V6 / 253 horsepower and 255 lb/ft of torque
4-speed automatic with Autostick
Aluminum intensive four-wheel independent suspension
320-watt 7-speaker stereo with 6-disc CD changer
Power steering / power brakes / air conditioning
Leather interior
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
