The Plymouth Prowler, to many car fans, is believed to be the car that started the late model retro trend. This roadster is a smooth looking ride with its wedge shape that looks great from any angle you look at it. The larger size wheel in the back and the smaller wheel in the front sets off an aggressive stance. There were plenty of hot colors to choose from for your Prowler but the most I have seen is the famous purple. The Prowler was produced in 1997 and 1999 to 2002 with a total of 11,702 +/- units made. Also I have seen many Prowler owners take off the front wheel covers and it really sets off the hot rod roadster look, nothing like open wheels cruising down the highway. The last Prowler made was in February 2002 and this cars successor was the Chrysler Crossfire.
Lets take a quick look at the Prowlers drive train and chassis. All models came with a 3.5L SOHC V6 and a 4 speed autostick automatic transmission. The first model had 214hp but in 1999 mopar bumped the power up to 253hp. The majority of the car was made from aluminum with 50-50 weight distribution. This car was the first wheel rear drive Plymouth since 1989. Performance is not what its known for but pretty quick 0-60mph in around 6 seconds and a top speed around 130 mph. Why go fast in a car that looks this cool when you can ride along side of that teacher in school that said you would never amount to anything. Too many suspension features to list but to sum it up the Prowler will hang some curvey roads with ease.
And that’s why the Plymouth Prowler is this weeks blast from the past!
The government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
I was sad to see the Prowler go, and replacing it with the Crossfire…
The only thing they should have done is put a better 6 or a V8 in it and give it a 5 speed stick. Otherwise I always liked them.