{{No citations|date=December 2018}}{{Infobox automobile | image = Chrysler Atlantic concept car at Chrysler Musem, Auburn Hills, MI January 2008 IMG 3532A.jpg | caption = Chrysler Atlantic at the [[Walter P. Chrysler Museum|Chrysler Museum]] | name = Chrysler Atlantic | manufacturer = [[Chrysler (division)|Chrysler]] | production = 1995 | class = [[Concept car]] | layout = [[FR layout|Front engine, rear-wheel drive]] | platform = modified Chrysler SR platform | engine = 4.0 L [[straight-8|I8]] based on 2x 2.0 L [[Chrysler Neon engine]]s | transmission = 4-speed transaxle [[Ultradrive|42LE]] | wheelbase = 128 in (3251 mm) | designer = [[Tom Gale (designer)|Tom Gale]]<br>Bob Hubbach }}
The '''Chrysler Atlantic''' was a retro [[concept car]] created by [[Chrysler (division)|Chrysler]] and fabricated by Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters in California. It was first shown in 1995. The Atlantic was designed by Bob Hubbach and inspired by the [[Bugatti Type 57|Bugatti Atlantique]]. The idea for this car began as a sketch on a napkin by Chrysler's president [[Bob Lutz (businessman)|Bob Lutz]] in early 1993 and also involved the automaker's chief designer, [[Tom Gale (designer)|Tom Gale]].
The Atlantic has several similarities to the opulent vehicles of the 1930s such as the aforementioned Bugatti Type 57S Atlantique (or Atlantic). Its styling is also more than a little inspired by the [[Talbot-Lago]] T150 SS Coupe that was constructed in 1938, such as the shape of the side windows and the curved boot. Some of the [[retro]] details include a [[straight-8]]-engine that was actually constructed from two 4-cylinder [[Dodge Neon]] engines with an S configuration 4.0 L., which is rarely used in modern cars. Other retro touches to the car's look include the interior that is replete with [[Art Deco]]-style gauges. The Atlantic Concept has around {{convert|360|hp|1}} and uses Chrysler's [[Ultradrive|42LE]] transaxle transmission lifted from the Chrysler LHS mounted to the rear subframe. Power is sent from the engine to the transaxle through a long torque tube hidden under a large tunnel in the interior. Riding on a {{convert|128|in|0|adj=on}} [[wheelbase]], its front wheels measure 21 inches and 22 inches in the rear — large at that time.
It was one of Chrysler's most popular concept vehicles and has proven popular enough to still make the occasional public appearance.
The Atlantic's popularity has also allowed its overall design and image to be associated as part of both [[advertising]] and labeling of packages associated with a variety of automotive car care products, accessories, and electronics.
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * [http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z257/Chrysler_Atlantic/default.aspx 1995 Chrysler Atlantic @ ConceptCarz undated], retrieved on April 28, 2008. * [http://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/atlantic.html Hagenbuch, Pete. "The 1995 Chrysler Atlantic Concept Car and the Bugatti Type 57 Atlantique" Allpar] retrieved on April 28, 2008.
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[[Category:Chrysler concept vehicles|Atlantic]] [[Category:Retro-style automobiles]]