| Chrysler Pronto Cruizer | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler |
| Production | 1999 |
| Designer | Bryan Nesbitt |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 3-doorhatchback |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 LEJDI4 fromDodge Neon |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
TheChrysler Pronto Cruizer is a 1999concept car manufactured byChrysler and made its debut at the 1999Geneva Motor Show. Designed byBryan Nesbitt,[1] the car's design was ultimately evolved into theChrysler PT Cruiser.
The Pronto Cruizer debuted at the 1999Geneva Auto Show as a possiblePlymouth model—as with other "Pronto" concepts, the 1997Plymouth Pronto and 1998Plymouth Pronto Spyder. The Pronto Cruizer became a Chrysler due to the planned discontinuation of the Plymouth marque.
The vehicle carries a 1.6 LI4 engine with a five-speedmanual transmission borrowed from the second generationDodge/Plymouth Neon. The design was also derived from the Neon, but with elements borrowed from anotherDaimlerChrysler concept car, the Plymouth Pronto. The Pronto Cruizer has agrille andfenders that similar the one used on thePlymouth Prowler. A roll-back fabric top was used on the Pronto Cruizer as well.
The Pronto Cruizer was recreated as a scale model byMaisto, reproduced first as a1:18 scale model with an Aztec Yellow paint job. Later, a1:64 scale model of the Pronto Cruizer was released in Aztec Yellow along with twoMarvel superhero-themed liveries ofThe Incredible Hulk andSpider-Man.
Hot Wheels released a 1/64 scale version of the car and just simply named as "Chrysler Pronto".
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