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MSRP: $20,515-34,725
Invoice: $19,000-31,965

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2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible – America's Favorite Convertible – Offers Class-leading Innovations, Fuel-efficient Engine Options and Two Convertible Top Choices

The Chrysler Sebring Convertible delivers what no other convertible on the road can: Chrysler's sleek and elegant design, exhilarating performance with excellent fuel efficiency, a spacious interior that comfortably seats four adults and enough room in the trunk to hold two golf bags, even when the top is down.

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible offers two convertible top options: cloth and a body-color painted steel retractable hard top, both of which retract with the push of a button on the key fob. With a standard power hard tonneau cover on all models, top up or down, the Chrysler Sebring Convertible provides the benefits of a coupe and the true open-air freedom of a convertible at an affordable price.

Fuel economy is a high priority for many of today's car buyers, and the 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible's standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine with dual variable valve timing delivers fuel efficiency of 20 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Mated to a four-speed automatic transaxle, this engine provides 173 horsepower (129 kW) and 166 lb.-ft. (225 N•m) of torque.

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible provides innovative features that will please both the driver and passengers, including:

• A trunk spacious enough to hold four golf bags when the convertible top is up and two golf bags when the top is down
• Available remote convertible top-down operation with the push of a button on the key fob
• Automatically latching convertible-top system
• Standard power hard tonneau cover neatly conceals the two convertible tops when retracted
• Seat belts integrated into front and rear seats enhance seat comfort and make it easier for passengers to get into the back seat
• Available Remote Start allows drivers to warm up or cool down their convertible from a distance
• Available windscreen reduces wind and road noise
• Locking glove box secures important documents and small items, top up or down
• Available heated/cooled cup holder helps keep warm beverages warm and cold beverages cool
• Stain Repel Seat Fabric with three key benefits: repels stains, controls odor and reduces static electricity
• uconnect phone with Bluetooth® technology, uconnect tunes, uconnect gps and uconnect studios with SIRIUS Satellite Radio
• Rear cup holders positioned in rear quarter panels for easy access by rear-seat passengers
• Passenger seatback with a map pocket for storage
• Doors with map pocket inserts

2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE: WHAT'S NEW FOR 2009

EXTERIOR
• 18-inch chromed aluminum wheels (now standard on Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited)
• Color: Silver Steel Metallic Clear Coat replaces Dark Titanium Metallic Clear Coat

INTERIOR
• Dark Slate Gray interior replaces Slate Gray/Light Slate Gray (all models)
• Trunk mat with brand logo and deck lid closing assist handle (all models)
• Floor mats and cabin air-filtration system (all models)
• Dramatically improved acoustic package for reduced noise levels in the cabin (all models)

ELECTRICAL
• uconnect phone featuring Bluetooth technology (now standard on Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited)
• Heated front seats, windscreen, Remote Start, automatic headlamps, HomeLink universal home security system transceiver, automatic temperature control and heated/cooled cup holder (now standard on Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited)

SAFETY AND SECURITY
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with All-speed Traction Control (now standard on Chrysler Sebring Convertible Touring and Limited)

PACKAGES
• Convenience Group now includes Remote Start with power top and windows down with the push of a button the on key fob (Chrysler Sebring Convertible LX)
• Premium Audio Group includes uconnect gps, auto-dimming mirror and Boston Acoustics speakers (Chrysler Sebring Convertible Touring)

DESIGN

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible shares many traits with its sedan sibling, including the distinctive face of Chrysler, the brand's signature eggcrate grille and a uniquely sculpted hood featuring the Chrysler brand's elegant lines.

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible takes a shape all of its own from the side. With an overall length that is three inches longer than the sedan, the side profile is lengthened and provides enough cargo room in the trunk to hold two golf bags when the roof is retracted.

From the rear, wide taillamps are mounted on the corners and deck lid for visibility and visual impact. Chrome-tipped dual exhaust outputs hint at the Chrysler Limited's performance capability with its standard 3.5-liter V-6 engine and six-speed automatic transaxle.

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible's interior features a modern, clean design with soft surfaces on interior touch points, including the instrument panel cover and door armrests.

As many as four occupants may experience the Chrysler Sebring Convertible's comfortable, roomy interior. Rear-seat passengers have plenty of head and leg room, which provides year-round functionality.

ENGINEERING

Three engine options power the 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertibles sold in the United States: the standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine, an available Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) 2.7-liter V-6 engine and an available 3.5-liter V-6 engine coupled with a new six-speed automatic transaxle featuring Auto Stick.

Fuel economy is a high priority for many of today's car buyers, and the 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible's standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine with dual variable-valve timing delivers fuel efficiency of 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Mated to a four-speed automatic transaxle, this engine provides 173 horsepower (129 kW) and 166 lb.-ft. (225 N•m) of torque.

The available 2.7-liter V-6 Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) engine produces 186 horsepower (139 kW) and 191 lb.-ft. 260 (N•m) of torque. This 2.7-liter V-6 engine achieves 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. It also operates effectively on any blend of gasoline and fuel-grade ethanol up to E85.

Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited models sold in the United States feature a standard 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 235 horsepower (175 kW) and 232 lb.-ft. (232 N•m) of torque coupled with a six-speed automatic transaxle that comes standard with Auto Stick. The 3.5-liter V-6 engine and six-speed automatic transaxle deliver excellent performance and fuel efficiency, as well as smooth quiet operation. The Sebring Convertible's 3.5-liter V-6 engine achieves 16 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

The Chrysler Sebring Convertible has a rigid body structure to provide a quiet, comfortable ride and help eliminate cowl shake, even when the top is down. The front-wheel-drive architecture and the three-box vehicle design contribute to a body that is 2.5 times stiffer in twist and 1.5 times stiffer in bending than the previous-generation Chrysler Sebring Convertible. These refinements make the Chrysler Sebring Convertible structure stiffer than other convertibles on the market that cost thousands of dollars more.

Source - Chrysler

2009 Chrysler Sebring Brings Inspiration to the Mid-size Sedan Segment

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring combines stunning design with interior craftsmanship, high levels of safety and reliability, exhilarating performance and excellent fuel efficiency, all at an affordable price.

Three fuel-efficient engine options power the 2009 Chrysler Sebring: the standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine, an available Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) 2.7-liter V-6 engine and an available 3.5-liter V-6 engine featuring a six-speed automatic transaxle with Auto Stick.

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring also offers a combination of standard safety features not typically found in the mid-size segment, including standard side-curtain air bags and standard front-seat-mounted side air bags, standard Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with All-speed Traction Control.

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring sedan features many cutting-edge technologies including:
• uconnect phone with Bluetooth® technology, uconnect tunes, uconnect studios with SIRIUS Satellite Radio and uconnect gps
• Stain Repel Seat Fabric with three key benefits: repels stains, controls odor and reduces static electricity
• Heated/cooled front cup holder that may heat beverages to 140 degrees Fahrenheit or cool to nearly freezing at 35 degrees Fahrenheit
• Light-emitting diode (LED) interior lighting with high-focus white lights in both the front and rear seats
• Auxiliary audio-input jack for MP3 connectivity on all audio systems
• Available Remote Start
• Available express-up/-down front windows with the push of a button on the key fob
• Standard 60/40 fold-flat rear seat with folding armrest
• Available heated cloth front seats
• Available heated leather front seats
• Available fold-flat front-passenger seat
• Sliding center console armrest with dual bin storage
• HomeLink universal home security system transceiver

2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING: WHAT'S NEW FOR 2009

INTERIOR
• Dark Slate Gray interior replaces Slate Gray/Light Slate Gray (all models)
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio controls (now standard on Chrysler Sebring Touring and Limited)
• Leather-wrapped shifter knob with chrome accents (now standard on Chrysler Sebring Touring and Limited)
• Trunk mat with brand logo (all models)
• Luxury floor mats and cabin air-filtration system (all models)
• Sunglasses holder (all models)
• Trunk cargo organizer (now standard on Chrysler Sebring Limited)
• Dramatically improved acoustic package for reduced noise levels in the cabin

ELECTRICAL
• Aimable LED lighting added to available premium headliner (Chrysler Sebring Touring)
• Eight-way power adjustable driver's seat (now standard on Chrysler Sebring Touring and Limited)
• Remote Start and uconnect phone featuring Bluetooth technology (now standard on Chrysler Sebring Limited)
• Heated/cooled cup holder and heated front seats (now standard on Chrysler Sebring Limited)

SAFETY AND SECURITY
• ESP with All-speed Traction Control (now standard on Chrysler Sebring Touring)
• Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS now standard on all models

DESIGN

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring's elegant lines bring the Chrysler brand's expressive design attributes to the mid-size segment.

From the front, the Chrysler Sebring features the distinctive face of the Chrysler brand with Chrysler's signature grille, a uniquely sculpted hood, large, distinctive quad headlamps and available fog lamps.

A long hood profile, chrome beltline molding and long roofline emulate a five-door appearance. Sculpted character lines running along the body accentuate Chrysler Sebring's athletic stance.
The expressive character of the vehicle continues from the rear where Chrysler Sebring's wide taillamps are integrated into both the rear quarters and extend into the deck lid for visual impact. Chrysler Sebring Limited models equipped with the optional 3.5-liter V-6 engine add chrome-tipped dual exhaust outlets.

The elegance found in Chrysler Sebring's exterior styling also runs through the vehicle's interior, which features a modern, clean appearance with focus on quality, detail and execution. Sebring's finely crafted interior features soft surfaces, mechanical grains and selective gloss levels on interior surfaces.

Standard 60/40 fold-flat rear seats make room for more gear, and an available fold-flat passenger seat creates a table-like surface to enhance versatility.

ENGINEERING

Three engine options power the 2009 Chrysler Sebring sold in the United States: the standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine, an available flexible-fuel capable 2.7-liter V-6 engine and an available 3.5-liter V-6 engine featuring a six-speed automatic transaxle with Auto Stick.

Fuel economy is a high priority for many of today's car buyers, and the 2009 Chrysler Sebring's standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine with dual variable-valve timing delivers fuel efficiency of 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. Mated to a four-speed automatic transaxle, this engine provides 173 horsepower (129 kW) and 166 lb.-ft. (225 N•m) of torque.

All 2009 Chrysler Sebring sedans equipped with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder World Engine sold in California, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington meet the cleanest tailpipe and evaporative standards in the world and will be certified as a Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV).

The available, Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) 2.7-liter V-6 engine provides value- and performance-conscious consumers with the power of a V-6 engine at a price that compares with the competitions' four-cylinder engines. Chrysler Sebring's available 2.7-liter V-6 engine produces 186 horsepower (139 kW) and 191 lb.-ft. (260 N•m) of torque. This 2.7-liter V-6 engine achieves 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. It also can operate effectively on any blend of gasoline and fuel-grade ethanol up to E85.

Chrysler Sebring Limited sedans sold in the United States are also available with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 235 horsepower (175 kW) and 232 lb.-ft. (232 N•m) of torque coupled with a six-speed automatic transaxle that comes standard with Auto Stick. The upgraded 3.5-liter V-6 engine and six-speed automatic transaxle deliver excellent performance and fuel efficiency achieving 16 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring's six-speed automatic transaxle provides quicker standing-start acceleration than a four- or five-speed transaxle because of its numerically higher first-gear ratio. A more robust differential with increased torque capacity enhances launch performance by requiring less torque management, electronically limiting the torque that is available during the initial stages of standing-start acceleration. Smaller steps between ratios also make for a smooth, quiet ride, as the engine speed doesn't change as often with each shift. In addition, more ratio choices, more appropriate ratios for quicker acceleration and a lower overall top-gear ratio provide a quiet ride and improved fuel economy at highway speeds.

Source - Chrysler

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