Chrysler 200C EV

{{More citations needed|date=December 2018}} {{Use American English|date=May 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox automobile |name=Chrysler 200C EV |image=Chrysler 200C--DC.jpg |manufacturer=[[Chrysler (division)|Chrysler]] |production=2009 ([[Concept car]]) |class=[[Mid-size car]] |body_style=4-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]] |predecessor=[[Chrysler Sebring]] Sedan |platform=[[Chrysler LC platform]] |layout=[[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] |assembly= |engine= 0.9L [[Fiat TwinAir engine|Fiat TwinAir]] Turbocharged [[Straight-twin engine|I2]] |motor= Permanent magnet electric motor (rear-wheel drive) |transmission= Single-speed fixed |powerout= {{convert|200|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on}} |drivetrain= Extended Range [[Plug-in hybrid vehicle|PHEV]] ([[electric motor]] and [[gasoline engine]]) |battery= lithium ion battery |wheelbase= {{convert|116.1|in|0|abbr=on}} |length={{convert|192.1|in|0|abbr=on}} |width={{convert|73.6|in|0|abbr=on}} |height={{convert|57.3|in|0|abbr=on}} |weight= }}

The '''Chrysler 200C EV''' was a [[plug-in hybrid]] [[electric car|electric]] [[concept car]] built by the U.S. automaker [[Chrysler (division)|Chrysler]].

==Overview== The vehicle was based on the shortened [[Chrysler LX platform]].

The [[rear-wheel-drive]] [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]] included gasoline engine rated {{convert|268|bhp|abbr=on}} and a {{convert|74|bhp|abbr=on}} electric motor with an electric only range of {{Convert|40|mi|km|abbr=}} and a combined range of {{Convert|400|mi|km|abbr=}}. P245/45R20 front and rear tires. The car had a {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|abbr=on}} acceleration of approximately 7 seconds, with top speed of over {{convert|120|mph|abbr=on}}.

The interior incorporated uConnect features controlled via a panoramic multimedia touch screen. It included a "teen mode" which warned of erratic driving or going out of a specified range, and limited the maximum speed.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 [[North American International Auto Show]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ramsey |first=Jonathon |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/11/detroit-2009-chrysler-200c-concept-what-the-sebring-should-hav/ |title=PRESS RELEASE, Chrysler 200C EV Concept: Contemporary design, Range-extended Electric Vehicle drive system and platform for future connectivity |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2009-01-11 |accessdate=2010-11-27}}</ref>

==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.

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==External links== *[http://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/chrysler/200C.html allpar: 2009 Chrysler 200C Concept Car]

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