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Plymouth Prowler Specs
So, what's so special about the Prowler? Many things, actually.
For starters, the Prowler successfully captured a 1930s era design and brought it forward for a new generation for hot rod fans. That design was based on the "Hemisfear" an earlier project created by Chrysler designer Chip Foose who never was given full credit for the vehicle.
From Concept to Reality
First introduced as a concept model at the 1993 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, the Prowler was put into very limited production in 1997, not built for 1998 and then sold from 1999-2002, the last two years as a Chrysler model following the closure of Plymouth. From concept through final production the Prowler had only minor changes besides giving the car a much needed power boost beginning with the 1999 model.
Sitting on a 113.3" wheelbase derived from the Dodge Intrepid, one of Chrysler's LH series cars, the Prowler was 165.3" long and 76.5" wide. Standing just 50.9 tall and weighing 2880 lbs., only the powerful Dodge Viper was shorter than the Prowler, another "halo car" in the Chrysler portfolio. Both vehicles, incidentally, shared the Connor Avenue assembly plant in Detroit for its final assembly point.
Prowler Features and Colors
Other notable points of interest with the Prowler included:
- The front wheels sported motorcycle styled fenders in keeping with original hot rod designs.
- All disc brakes were used; run flat tires showed up in later model year Prowlers.
- Purple was the only color available during the first year of Prowler production. However, as many as twelve colors were used over the course of the Prowler's lifetime including Inca Gold Pearl and Deep Candy Red Pearl.
- The Prowler's interior featured a full complement of gauges at the center of the dashboard, situated in an elliptical pod. That pod matched the vehicle's exterior color.
- The tachometer was attached to the steering wheel, just as you would find if you purchased a tach from an aftermarket retailer.
- Air-conditioning; six disc CD changer; power windows, doors, and locks; tilt steering; and cruise control were among the amenities offered across the entire Prowler line.
- The Prowler included a glass rear window with a rear defroster.
- Only one was transmission was ever offered: a four speed Autostick.
One of the biggest drawbacks for the Prowler - or any coupe for that matter - was its storage space. Other than a handful of pockets and compartments and barely enough room for an overnight bag in its trunk, the only way to extend the Prowler's storage capacity was to choose the matching storage trailer which looked amazingly like the Prowler from the rear. Able to hold up to 1000 lbs. of gear, the smart looking trailer added an important component - room - to the Prowler though some would argue that it made the roadster more difficult to handle.
For starters, the Prowler successfully captured a 1930s era design and brought it forward for a new generation for hot rod fans. That design was based on the "Hemisfear" an earlier project created by Chrysler designer Chip Foose who never was given full credit for the vehicle.
From Concept to Reality
First introduced as a concept model at the 1993 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, the Prowler was put into very limited production in 1997, not built for 1998 and then sold from 1999-2002, the last two years as a Chrysler model following the closure of Plymouth. From concept through final production the Prowler had only minor changes besides giving the car a much needed power boost beginning with the 1999 model.
Sitting on a 113.3" wheelbase derived from the Dodge Intrepid, one of Chrysler's LH series cars, the Prowler was 165.3" long and 76.5" wide. Standing just 50.9 tall and weighing 2880 lbs., only the powerful Dodge Viper was shorter than the Prowler, another "halo car" in the Chrysler portfolio. Both vehicles, incidentally, shared the Connor Avenue assembly plant in Detroit for its final assembly point.
Prowler Features and Colors
Other notable points of interest with the Prowler included:
- The front wheels sported motorcycle styled fenders in keeping with original hot rod designs.
- All disc brakes were used; run flat tires showed up in later model year Prowlers.
- Purple was the only color available during the first year of Prowler production. However, as many as twelve colors were used over the course of the Prowler's lifetime including Inca Gold Pearl and Deep Candy Red Pearl.
- The Prowler's interior featured a full complement of gauges at the center of the dashboard, situated in an elliptical pod. That pod matched the vehicle's exterior color.
- The tachometer was attached to the steering wheel, just as you would find if you purchased a tach from an aftermarket retailer.
- Air-conditioning; six disc CD changer; power windows, doors, and locks; tilt steering; and cruise control were among the amenities offered across the entire Prowler line.
- The Prowler included a glass rear window with a rear defroster.
- Only one was transmission was ever offered: a four speed Autostick.
One of the biggest drawbacks for the Prowler - or any coupe for that matter - was its storage space. Other than a handful of pockets and compartments and barely enough room for an overnight bag in its trunk, the only way to extend the Prowler's storage capacity was to choose the matching storage trailer which looked amazingly like the Prowler from the rear. Able to hold up to 1000 lbs. of gear, the smart looking trailer added an important component - room - to the Prowler though some would argue that it made the roadster more difficult to handle.
