The key to passion isn't the road you choose to take. It's the vehicle. Case in point: the Chrysler Concorde.
Last day before the new grille.
Note the chrome exhaust ports on the fenders.
These next 4 pics are of when I first bought her.
Some night time pics.
This is no ordinary Luxury Sedan. This is sophistication brought to life through style, luxury and the sheer love of driving. With graceful, expressive lines reminiscent of a refined sport coupe, Concorde promises both elegance and agility, and it delivers both in fine style.
I painted the Grille Gloss Black. I think it looks alot better than the dull gray it was before. The Gloss Black matches the mirrors and cowl. Now you cant see that it all...cuz it is under the Billet Grille
The Concorde takes celebrated cab-forward architecture to the next level, This next generation design utilizes a single form that integrates the roof and the lower body, allowing a continuous silhouette with an aerodynamic .308 coefficient of drag.
From the front, roof pillars curve precisely into the body sides, and the side window shapes form an unbroken line. In profile, Concorde has a driver oriented flavor accentuated by a gently rising belt line.
From its flowing silhouette and accommodating interior appointments, to a suspension system that responds to an exceptionally smooth, exhilarating V6 engine. Bred for its precise response and confident bearing, this is a sophisticated sedan made to excite, to move, to inspire. This is affordable luxury that denies nothing in the way of performance or passion.
The design architecture widens the wheel track for superb agility and stability with 17-inch 10 spoke Chromatec Aluminum Rims with P235 35R 17 inch tires helping to assure a more secure connection to the road. I haven't found 20's or 22's I like yet...still looking.
In addition to complementing the exterior aesthetics, Concorde’s cab forward design, pushes the front and rear wheels toward the corners of the car, increasing the overall width and providing more hip and shoulder room, enhancing functionality.
While so many sedans are studies in compromise, the Concorde Limited is a study in unrivaled taste and sophistication; and study is the right word. After all, when it comes to luxury appointments, the Concorde Limited more than makes the grade with detailed stitching on the sumptuous, leather-trimmed seating.
The Seat Glide-to-Exit feature makes driver entry & exit as comfortable and effortless as possible. The driver's seat automatically slides rearward when the door is unlocked and returns to its pre-selected position when the seat belt is fastened or the ignition is turned on.
A personalized memory system recalls the exact seat position of the eight-way, power-adjustable driver's seat, outside mirror settings and radio presets for two drivers. You can tailor the command seating positions of both front power seats to a wide variety of personal configurations, including fore and aft, height, tilt, seatback angle and driver's lumbar support. There's ample passenger space, with 42.2 inches of front-seat leg room.
Concorde features Next Generation driver & front-passenger airbags as well as front seatback-mounted supplemental side impact airbags. Patented tubular, ultra-high tensile strength steel side-guard door beams & other body reinforcements help Concorde meet federal dynamic side-impact & upper interior head-impact protection standards.
Climb through Concorde's back doors to enjoy some of the best seats in the house. There's ample passenger space, with 41.6 inches of rear-seat leg room
Rear-seat-specific ventilation outlets bring extra comfort to passengers in back, allowing them greater enjoyment of Concorde's superbly accommodating ride.
The extremely large trunk has an accommodating 18.7 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk.
I have added the Chrome switches from the 1999 Chrysler LHS. I think they look great and really class up the car.
For a surpassing listening experience, the 360-watt Infinity II Spatial Imaging Sound System, AM/FM stereo radio, graphic equalizer, cassette, in dash 6-disc CD changer, with 11 speakers in nine locations is specifically designed and carefully tuned for Concorde's interior acoustics, filling the cabin with breathtaking reproduction making music pure enjoyment. All controlled remotely by Steering Wheel Controls.
The Automatic Temperature Control ensures ideal all-weather interior comfort year round.
I added a light up ignition ring. I haven't figured out yet where to plug in the pigtail socket to make it light up though.
Concorde Limited's interior is designed around one guiding principle: comfort, and rarely has comfort been so luxurious.
Rich appointments such as Genuine California Walnut Wood steering wheel and interior trim grace the hushed and spacious cabin.
I added a light up ignition ring. I haven't figured out yet where to plug in the pigtail socket to make it light up though.
The instrument cluster and center analog clock, with its ebony hands and alabaster face, evoke the elegance and precision of the finest Swiss timepieces.
An overhead console provides a compass, outside temperature information, a trip computer, and a Homelink Universal Transmitter to control three devices, such as the garage door opener and front porch light.
For added safety and convenience, the advanced electrochromic rearview mirror detects potential driver-blinding headlamp glare from following cars and automatically adjust to diminish it and the automatic dimming driver-side mirror. Both outside mirrors adjust down when the vehicle is shifted into reverse to aid in backing.
Enjoy the open air, the star-filled night or the sun on your shoulders with the Power Moonroof with Express-Open. A Sunroof does only one thing, it either doesn't move, pops-up or just slides open. A Moonroof does all of those.
Concorde possesses a power that goes beyond the performance of its aluminum engine, It's the power to move you. After all, a luxury sedan should generate excitement with more than curves of its sheet metal. With Concorde, excitement goes much deeper. It starts with the 3.5-liter High-Output Single Overhead Cam 24 Valve Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection V6 (3.5L H.O. SOHC 24V SMPI V6). An engineering tour-de-force that delivers 250 horsepower @6400 rpm, this engine delivers power that is reassuring and shamelessly exhilarating at the same time.
Power also comes from a sense of control, and that’s what Concorde brings to twisting hairpins and rush-hour lane changes. Variable-Assist Speed-Sensitive power steering delivers crisp, precise steering response - minimal assistance at highway speeds and high assistance at low speeds. Low-Speed Traction Control functions at speeds up to 35 mph and works in tandem with the sensor to the four-wheel Antilock Brake System (ABS) to detect wheel-slip, applying pressure to the spinning wheels as needed enhancing the driver's ability to steer under heavy braking in inclement driving conditions.
A fully independent suspension not only reduces harshness and noise, it also helps diminish front-end rise and dip to keep the car body level. A four-speed electronically controlled automatic transaxle uses engine torque management to deliver power smoothly.
In all aspects, Concorde delivers an expert balance of handling comfort and safety. This includes a fully independent touring suspension with MacPherson struts up front. Quiet-operating disc brake linings and a refined rear-suspension aluminum crossmember help contribute to a hushed interior.
An innovative power train/front suspension cradle helps reduce transmission noise and vibration to the passenger compartment, while a cross-car beam bolted to the cowl sides beneath the instrument panel increases body rigidity and helps eliminate annoying buzzes, squeaks and rattles. From the exhaust system to the air conditioner compressor, every aspect of Concorde was designed for the highest level of structural integrity, and the quietest, most comfortable ride.
A Vehicle Security System and Sentry Key Engine Immobilzer provide comforting security with starter disable, two-stage shock sensor, warning siren and more.
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