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[[File:95-98 Chrysler Cirrus.jpg|thumb|250px|1995-1998 Chrysler Cirrus]]

The '''Chrysler Cirrus''' wis a [[mid-size]] 4-door [[sedan (caur)|sedan]], introduced for the 1995 model year as direct replacement for the agin [[Chrysler LeBaron]] sedan. Based on the new midsize [[Chrysler JA platform|JA platform]], the Cirrus wis selt in the [[Unitit States]], [[Canadae]], [[Mexico]], an [[Brazil]] for the 1995-2000 model years; but [[Daimler AG|DaimlerChrysler]] (nou [[Chrysler]]) selt the Cirrus in [[Mexico]] till the 2010 model year.

==Design backgrund==
The production Chrysler Cirrus wis based on the 1992 [[concept caur]] o the same name which debuted at the 1992 [[North American Internaitional Auto Show]]<ref>[http://www.allpar.com/model/cirrus.html "1995-2000 Dodge Stratus, Plymouth Breeze, and Chrysler Cirrus" Information courtesy of Chrysler, allpar], retrieved on 2010–05–09.</ref>. Development o the Cirrus startit in 1991, wi the goal tae creaut a caur that wis expressive lookin an fun tae drive, yet safe enough tae transport an iveryday faimily<ref name="allpar.com">[http://www.allpar.com/model/cirrus.html "Chrysler Cirrus and Dodge Stratus development story" Information courtesy of Chrysler, allpar], retrieved on 2010–05–09.</ref>.

The oreeginal concept featurt rear [[suicide doors]] an a 400&nbsp;hp turbocharged 3.0-liter twa stroke ingine<ref name="allpar.com"/>. Baith the concept an eventual production model uised the [[Chrysler|Chrysler Corporation]]'s new [[cab-forward]] design, which wis launched on the lairger [[Chrysler LH platform|LH]] sedans in 1993. Cab-forrit design wis characterized bi the lang, dramatically slantit windshield, an short owerhangs. The wheels wur pusht further tae the corners o the vehicle, which creatit a much lairger passenger cabin than maist ither similarly sized vehicles o that time.

The Cirrus wis designed wi flowin lines wi nae distinct beginnin or end. This wis done tae eliminate the common [[Three-box styling|three-box design]], which wis characterized bi distinct breaks atween the ingine, passenger, an trunk compairtments<ref>[http://www.allpar.com/model/cirrus.html "Styling" Information courtesy of Chrysler, allpar], retrieved on 2010–05–09.</ref>.

==1995–2000==
The production Chrysler Cirrus wis introduced alangside the seemilar [[Dodge Stratus]] for the 1995 model year. A third [[Chrysler JA platform|JA]] variant, the [[Plymouth Breeze]] arrived the follaein year. The [[Chrysler JA platform|JA]] sedans wur kent collectively as the "Cloud Caurs" acause thair names which referenced [[meteorological]] terms ([[cirrus]], [[breeze]], [[stratus cloud|stratus]]).

The Cirrus wis oreeginally available in twa trim levels: the well-equipped base '''LX''' an the luxury '''LXi'''. Baith models featurt sporty, black twin-post side mirrors, fog lichts, the same body-side moldins, chrome bumper accents, an a law extendin waterfall grille that wis either chrome or body coloured dependin on colour o the vehicle. The Cirrus wis ane o the first Chryslers tae featur the rose medallion logo, which haed no been uised in 41 years<ref>[http://auto.howstuffworks.com/chrysler15.htm "How Chrysler Works: The Chrysler LHS and Chrysler Cirrus" by the Auto Editors of ''Consumer Guide''], retrieved on 2010–05–09.</ref>.

===Trim levels===
[[File:1999-2000 Chrysler Cirrus.jpg|thumb|250px|1999-2000 Chrysler Cirrus LXi]]
Frae 1995 tae 1997, the Cirrus wis affered in twa trim levels: the entry-level LX an the luxury LXi. The LX model wis dropt for the 1998 model year, but returned in 2000 tae compensate for the [[Plymouth Breeze]] which wis discontinued early in the 2000 model year.

*''LX'' • 1995–1997; 2000
*''LXi'' • 1995–2000

===Ingines===
*2.4&nbsp;L [[Straight-4|I4]]
*2.5&nbsp;L [[V6]]

===Model year changes===
*'''1995''': The aw-new Chrysler Cirrus sedan is launched in the [[Unitit States]] an [[Canadae]].
*'''1996''': This year, a new [[DOHC]] [[Straight-4|4-cylinder ingine]] wis available for 1996. The Chrysler-biggit 2.4&nbsp;L 4-cylinder which produced 150&nbsp;hp (112&nbsp;kW)
 wis standard in the LX, an wis ae available wi a 4-speed [[automatic transmission]] as wi the V6-pouered Cirrus. The [[V6]] wis optional on LX models. Rear headrests war added this year.
*'''1997''': The 4-cylinder ingine wis made standard in baith models, wi the V6 as an option. The interior gained a new centre console wi a storage compairtment an integratit armrest.
*'''1998''': The 4-cylinder ingine an the LX trim level wur eliminatit, leavin ae V6 LXi models.
*'''1999''': For its fift model year, the Cirrus received a redesigned open grille wi Chrysler's new winged grille badge. Chrysler's Sentry Key seestem wis a new option. Sentry Key disabled the ignition unless the proper key wis insertit. Standard 15-inch (380&nbsp;mm) wheel covers coud be upgradit tae new 15-inch (380&nbsp;mm) alloy wheels. Cirrus wis the ae ane o the JA "cloud caurs" tae receive ony form o facelift ower the course o its production.
*'''2000''': For its final model year, the 4-cylinder LX model returned tae join the V6-pouered LXi sedan. Previously optional rear bairn seat anchorages, aluminum wheels, an an 8-speaker [[Amplitude modulation|AM]]/[[FM]] cassette stereo wur nou leetit as standard features. Last year o production; aw mid-size Chryslers (redesigned for 2001) wad cairy the [[Chrysler Sebring|Sebring]] name beginnin in 2001.

==Accolades==
The Cirrus wis ''[[Motor Trend]]'' magazine's [[Caur o the Year]] for 1995 an on ''[[Car and Driver]]'' magazine's [[Car and Driver Ten Best|Ten Best leet]] for 1996 an 1997.

==Replacement==
The replacement for the Cirrus wis the 2001 [[Chrysler Sebring]] sedan, biggit on an updatit version o the [[Chrysler JA platform|JA platform]] kent as the [[Chrysler JR platform|JR]]. The base model for new Sebring sedan an aa served as replacement for the Plymouth Breeze. It is interestin tae note that the 2001 Sebring sedan, Chrysler's midsize sedan an coupe/convertible shared the same name. This wis an aa true for the Cirrus' predecessor, the LeBaron, which wis selt in a sedan version an a coupe/convertible version.

==Cirrus in Mexico==
The first generation Cirrus wis selt in [[Mexico]] wi a [[turbocharged]] version o the 2.4&nbsp;[[Liter|L]] [[DOHC]] I4 ingine an a 4-speed [[automatic transmission]] wi AutoStick. The Cirrus' [[Internal combustion ingine|ingine]] wis ratit at 168&nbsp;hp (125&nbsp;kW) at 5200&nbsp;[[rpm]] an 216&nbsp;lb·ft (293 N·m) [[torque]] at 2200&nbsp;rpm.

When the Cloud Caurs wur redesigned, the Cirrus name wis dropt in the [[Unitit States|U.S.]], (the [[Chrysler Sebring]] sedan wis its replacement) but in [[Mexico]] the name continued (Sebring wis awready registered for a product name thare, an Chrysler's uisage wad constitute [[trademark infringement]].)

Trim levels on the 2001 versions wur LX an LXi for the sedan, the convertible wis available in ane trim level ae. Aw versions wur equipt wi automatic transmissions.

The seicont generation Mexican Cirrus comes in twa versions: a sedan wi Chrysler's [[turbocharged]] 2.4&nbsp;L [[DOHC]] ingine, an a convertible wi the [[Mitsubishi Motors|Mitsubishi]] 2.5&nbsp;L [[V6]].
The turbocharged 2.4&nbsp;L ingine received a pouer upgrade tae 215&nbsp;hp (160&nbsp;kW) in 2001.

In Mairch 2004, pouer wis increased tae 225&nbsp;hp (168&nbsp;kW) at 5200&nbsp;rpm an 235&nbsp;lb·ft (319 N·m) o [[torque]] at 4200&nbsp;rpm. Cirrus models wi this ingine are identified wi a "High Output" badge on the back o the vehicle.

In Mexico the current [[Chrysler Sebring]] sedan wis still selt as the Cirrus till the 2010 model year, whan the [[Chrysler 200]] replaces baith the Sebring/Cirrus nameplates for the 2011 model year.

The third generation Cirrus sedan wis released in 2007. Thare are three ingines available: a 2.4&nbsp;[[Liter|L]] [[DOHC]] I4 ingine producin 172&nbsp;hp (128&nbsp;kW)
  at 6000&nbsp;rpm, a 2.7L V-6 wi 189&nbsp;hp (141&nbsp;kW) or a 3.5&nbsp;[[Liter|L]] [[V6]] ingine producin 232&nbsp;hp (173&nbsp;kW)
 at 6400&nbsp;rpm. It is available in base, ''Touring'', an ''Limited'' trims (the same as the 2007 [[Unitit States|U.S.]] an [[Canadae|Canadian]]-specification versions).
The convertible continues, wi same trim levels as the sedan version.

==See an aa==
* [[Chrysler Sebring]]
* [[Dodge Stratus]]
* [[Plymouth Breeze]]

==References==
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* http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2128/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061207102956/http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2128/ |date=2006-12-07 }}

==External links==
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* [http://www.allpar.com/ AllPar.com]
* [http://www.chrysler.com.mx/frGen2Hoja.asp?Hoja=_dcn/dcn_fr_modelo.asp?ClaveGen=CIRR\ ChryslerMexico.com]{{Dead link|date=January 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} - The 2007 Cirrus's hamepage at Chrysler Mexico

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