Dodge Intrepid
Manufacturer	Chrysler Corporation DaimlerChrysler
Also called	Chrysler Intrepid
Production	1993–2004
Predecessor	Dodge Dynasty Dodge Monaco
Successor	Dodge Charger Dodge Magnum
Class	Full-size
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Chrysler LH platform

The Dodge Intrepid was a large four-door, full-size, front-wheel drive sedan. It was mechanically related to the Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler LHS, Chrysler New Yorker, Eagle Vision, and also the 300M sedans. The Intrepid, Concorde, and Vision were collectively designated the LH, Chrysler's codename for the platform which underpinned them. It was sold in Canada as the Chrysler Intrepid. It replaced the Dynasty and Monaco as Dodge's largest car. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 378 pixelsFull resolution (2140 × 1012 pixel, file size: 172 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... The Chrysler Corporation was a United States-based automobile manufacturer that existed independently from 1925–1998. ... DaimlerChrysler AG (ISIN: DE0007100000) is a German car corporation and the worlds eighth largest car manufacturer. ... The Dodge Dynasty, was a front-wheel drive sedan that was introduced in 1987 as a 1988 model to replace the 600 as Dodges mid-size car. ... The Dodge Monaco was a full-size automobile built and sold by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation (now DaimlerChrysler) between 1965 to 1978 and 1990 to 1992. ... The Dodge Charger, in its current incarnation, is a rear-wheel drive full-size automobile built by the Chrysler Group for its North American Dodge brand. ... The Dodge Magnum name has been used on a number of different automobiles. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FF layout In automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... 1999 Chrysler 300M The LH platform was Chryslers second-most well-known automobile platform after the Chrysler K platform of the 1980s. ... For other uses, see Dodge (disambiguation). ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... The Chrysler Concorde was a large four-door, full-size, front wheel drive sedan produced by Chrysler from 1993 to 2004. ... The Chrysler LHS was a full-size, front wheel drive car based on Chryslers LH platform. ... The Chrysler New Yorker was a premium automobile built by the Chrysler Corporation from 1939 to 1996, serving for several years as the brands flagship model. ... The Eagle Vision was a large four-door, full-size, front-wheel drive sedan. ... 300M with redesigned grille For the 1999 model year, DaimlerChrysler revived the 300 name on the 300M. This time it was a front-wheel drive, V6 engined car using the Chrysler LH platform. ... 1999 Chrysler 300M The LH platform was Chryslers second-most well-known automobile platform after the Chrysler K platform of the 1980s. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Dodge Dynasty, was a front-wheel drive sedan that was introduced in 1987 as a 1988 model to replace the 600 as Dodges mid-size car. ...

Background

The Intrepid's design can be traced to 1986, when designer Kevin Verduyn completed the initial exterior design of a new aerodynamic concept sedan called Navajo. The design never passed the clay model stage.

It was also at this time that the Chrysler Corporation purchased bankrupt Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini. The Navajo's exterior design was reworked and became the Lamborghini Portofino, released as a concept at the 1987 Frankfurt Auto Show. The Portofino was heralded as a design triumph, setting in motion Chrysler's decision to produce a production sedan with the Portofino's revolutionary design, called "cab-forward". 1963 Jaguar E-Type, a classic sports car 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was based upon European sports cars A sports car is an automobile designed for performance driving. ... For other uses, see Lamborghini (disambiguation). ... The Lamborghini Portofino was a concept car developed for Lamborghini by Kevin Verduyn, one of Chryslers chief designers. ... Frankfurt Fairground The International Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) is the worlds largest motor show. ...

The cab forward design was characterized by the long, low slung windshield, and relatively short overhangs. The wheels where effectively pushed to the corners of the car, creating a much larger passenger cabin than the contemporaries of the time. This article needs to be wikified. ...

Design of the chassis began in the late 1980s, after Chrysler had bought another automaker: American Motors Corporation (AMC) in 1987. During this time, Chrysler began designing the replacement for the then-new Dodge Dynasty, which was a mid-size car. Initially it bore resemblance to the Dynasty, and this design was scrapped entirely after François Castaing, formerly AMC's Vice President of product engineering and development, became Chrysler's Vice President of vehicle engineering in 1988. The new design, under Castaing's leadership, began with the Eagle Premier. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... François Castaing is a 27-year veteran automotive executive with Renault, American Motors, and Chrysler. ... The Eagle Premier was an automobile developed by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) and Renault partnership. ...

The Premier's longitudinal engine mounting layout was inherited, as was the front suspension geometry, and parts of the braking system. The chassis itself became a flexible architecture capable of supporting front or rear-wheel drive (designated "LH" and "LX" respectively). Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is an engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ...

The chassis design was continually refined throughout the following years, as it underpinned more Chrysler prototypes: the 1989 Chrysler Millennium and 1990 Eagle Optima. The Eagle Optima, was a 1990 concept car by the Eagle division of the Chrysler Corporation. ...

The transmission was inspired by the Premier's Audi and ZF automatics. Borrowing heavily from Chrysler's A604 (41TE) "Ultradrive" transversely-mounted automatic, it became the A606 (also known as 42LE).

By 1990, it was decided that the new technologically-advanced car would need a new technologically-advanced engine to power it. Until that time, the only engine confirmed for use was the 3.3 L pushrod V6. The 3.3 L engine's 60° block was bored out to 3.5 liters, while the pushrod-actuated valves were replaced with SOHC cylinder heads with four valves per cylinder, creating an advanced 3.5 L V6. For the second generation Intrepid R/T the block was recast in aluminum as part of a comprehensive upgrade. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Cam-in-block. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... Single overhead cam (also SOHC) refers to the internal combustion engine design where one camshaft is located above the valves. ...

First generation (1993–1997)

First generation
Production	1993–1997
Assembly	Newark, Delaware Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Engine(s)	3.3 L EGA V6 3.5 L EGJ V6
Transmission(s)	4-speed 42LE automatic
Wheelbase	113 in (2870 mm)
Length	1993-94: 201.7 in (5123 mm) 1995-97: 201.8 in (5126 mm)
Width	74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height	56.3 in (1430 mm)
Curb weight	3318 lb (1505 kg)
Related	Chrysler LHS Chrysler Concorde Chrysler New Yorker Eagle Vision

The first generation of LH cars debuted with fanfare at the 1992 North American International Auto Show in Detroit as three 1993 models: the Chrysler Concorde, Dodge Intrepid (badged as a Chrysler in Canada) and the Eagle Vision (badged as a Chrysler in Europe). Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 327 pixelsFull resolution (2218 × 906 pixel, file size: 180 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Main Street is the commercial heart of Newark. ... Nickname: Location in the Region of Peel, in the Province of Ontario Coordinates: , Country Province Region Peel Incorporation 1853 (village)   1873 (town)   1974 (city) Government  - Mayor Susan Fennell  - Governing Body Brampton City Council (click for members)  - MPs Navdeep Bains, Colleen Beaumier, Ruby Dhalla, Gurbax Malhi  - MPPs Vic Dhillon, Linda Jeffrey... This engine was Chryslers first homegrown front wheel drive V6 engine, and the first V6 from Chrysler not based on a V8. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The single overhead cam V6 introduced in 1993 was a major advancement for Chrysler. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... The Ultradrive is a 4-speed automatic transmission from Chrysler Corporation. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... The Chrysler LHS was a full-size, front wheel drive car based on Chryslers LH platform. ... The Chrysler Concorde was a large four-door, full-size, front wheel drive sedan produced by Chrysler from 1993 to 2004. ... The Chrysler New Yorker was a premium automobile built by the Chrysler Corporation from 1939 to 1996, serving for several years as the brands flagship model. ... The Eagle Vision was a large four-door, full-size, front-wheel drive sedan. ... NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor...

The Intrepid was available in two trim levels: base and the sportier, better-equipped ES, which added four-wheel disk brakes, 16" wheels with better tires, and stiffer "touring" suspension damping. All Intrepids received driver and front passenger airbags, a rarity at the time, as well as air conditioning and the four-speed automatic transmission. Anti-lock brakes were optional, as was traction control and the more powerful 3.5 L SOHC engine (214 hp peak).

Changes were few over the Intrepid's initial five-year production. A new variable-assist power steering rack replaced the original for 1994, allowing for easier parking while maintaining a firmer feel at speed. The touring suspension tuning was also made standard equipment in the base model this year. Anti-lock brakes were made standard in the ES in 1995, and in 96 a new manual shift function for the automatic transmission, called Autostick, was inherited from the Eagle Vision TSi: the first transmission of its kind available in a mainstream car. An anti-lock braking system (commonly known as ABS, from the German name Antiblockiersystem given to it by its inventors at Bosch) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

Engines

• 3.3 L pushrod V6
• 3.5 L SOHC V6

Trim

• 1993-1997 - base
• 1996-1997 - Sport Intrepid
• 1993-1997 - ES

Second generation (1998–2004)

Second generation
Production	1998–2004
Assembly	Brampton Assembly in Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Engine(s)	2.7 L EER V6 3.2 L V6 3.5 L EGJ V6
Transmission(s)	4-speed 42LE automatic
Wheelbase	113 in (2870.2 mm)
Length	203.7 in (5174 mm)
Width	2000-01: 74.6 in (1895 mm) 1998-99 & 2002-04: 74.7 in (1897 mm)
Height	55.9 in (1420 mm)
Curb weight	3422 lb (1552 kg)
Related	Chrysler LHS Chrysler 300M Chrysler Concorde

The LH cars were redesigned from the ground up for 1998. The design was stunningly modern and widely acclaimed at the time. The engines were replaced by two new all-aluminum units: a DOHC 2.7 L, 200 hp (150 kW) V6 for base models, and a SOHC 3.2 L, 225 hp (168 kW) V6 for the ES. Some of the 2.7 L V6 engines have suffered from failures due to oil sludge contamination. These problems happen when fine engine oil passages become clogged with sludge, and often result in catastrophic failure of the engine (see below). Improper maintenance, such as irregular oil changes would see such results. An unknown number of Intrepid owners have been affected. Fixes include changing to synthetic oil, inspection, and even engine replacement. The base model continued to use the ordinary four-speed automatic, while the ES featured AutoStick as standard equipment. Image File history File links 2004Intrepid. ... Brampton Assembly is a DaimlerChrysler automobile factory in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. ... Nickname: Location in the Region of Peel, in the Province of Ontario Coordinates: , Country Province Region Peel Incorporation 1853 (village)   1873 (town)   1974 (city) Government  - Mayor Susan Fennell  - Governing Body Brampton City Council (click for members)  - MPs Navdeep Bains, Colleen Beaumier, Ruby Dhalla, Gurbax Malhi  - MPPs Vic Dhillon, Linda Jeffrey... The LH engine was a series of V6 engines developed by Chrysler Corporation for its LH platform cars. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The single overhead cam V6 introduced in 1993 was a major advancement for Chrysler. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The single overhead cam V6 introduced in 1993 was a major advancement for Chrysler. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... The Ultradrive is a 4-speed automatic transmission from Chrysler Corporation. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... The Chrysler LHS was a full-size, front wheel drive car based on Chryslers LH platform. ... 300M with redesigned grille For the 1999 model year, DaimlerChrysler revived the 300 name on the 300M. This time it was a front-wheel drive, V6 engined car using the Chrysler LH platform. ... The Chrysler Concorde was a large four-door, full-size, front wheel drive sedan produced by Chrysler from 1993 to 2004. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... Single overhead cam (also SOHC) refers to the internal combustion engine design where one camshaft is located above the valves. ... Numerous late-model piston engines from many manufacturers have suffered from failures due to oil sludge contamination. ...

A new, top-of-the-line R/T model was added in 2000, the centerpiece of which was a redesigned version of the 3.5 L V6, now producing 242 hp (180 kW). At the same time the 3.2 L was reduced to an option in the ES.

In 2001, the Intrepid made its debut on the NASCAR circuit, signifying the return of Chrysler to NASCAR competition after a 16-year hiatus. Drivers in the initial Dodge campaign included Bill Elliott, Jeremy Mayfield, Ward Burton, Sterling Marlin, John Andretti, Buckshot Jones, Kyle Petty, Stacy Compton, Dave Blaney,and Casey Atwood. Marlin was the first to win in a Dodge, giving the marque its first victory since 1977, with the late Neil Bonnett driving. Jeff Burton (99), Elliott Sadler (38), Ricky Rudd (21), Dale Jarrett (88), Sterling Marlin (40), Jimmie Johnson (48), and Casey Mears (41) practice for the 2004 Daytona 500 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... Bill Elliott car that set the record for the fastest recorded time in a stock car - 212. ... Jeremy Allen Mayfield (born May 27, 1969 in Owensboro, Kentucky) is a driver in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series who drives the #36 Toyota Camry for Bill Davis Racing. ... Ward Burton (born October 25, 1961) is an American NASCAR auto racer. ... Sterling Marlin (born June 30, 1957 in Columbia, Tennessee) is a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver who drove the #14 Waste Management Chevrolet Monte Carlo for Ginn Racing until being replaced by Regan Smith July 17, 2007. ... John Andretti talks with a U.S. Navy journalist, courtesy of the U.S. Navy John Andretti is a NASCAR Busch Series driver from Indianapolis, Indiana. ... Roy Buckshot Jones (born July 23, 1970 in Monticello, Georgia), is a former auto racing driver who has competed in NASCAR and sprint cars. ... Kyle Eugene Petty (Born June 2, 1960 in Randleman, North Carolina) is an American NASCAR driver, the son and grandson of racing legends Richard Petty and Lee Petty, respectively. ... Stacy Compton from Hurt, VA was born May 26, 1967. ... Dave Blaney (born October 24, 1962) in Hartford, Ohio, United States is a NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver. ... Casey Lee Atwood(born August 25, 1980 in Nashville, Tennessee), began racing NASCAR as a teenager, first in the Busch Series #27 Castrol car, and then in the Nextel Series as a member of the Ray Evernham Dodge Motorsports stable. ... Neil Bonnett (July 30, 1946 - February 11, 1994) was a NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 poles over his 18-year career. ...

The R/T was discontinued in 2003 but a new SXT model kept the 3.5 liter High Output motor, increased to a 250 hp (186 kW) power rating. The SXT moniker was used across the Dodge product line as a trim level. It was Basically an R/T engine with an SE interior.

Popularity of the Intrepid waned over its 12-year lifespan. The cab-forward design, still revolutionary in it's own respect, and the design was still far more modern, attractive and roomy than many of its rivals, the Intrepid was quietly retired in August 2004 to make way for Chrysler's new rear wheel drive LX vehicles. Intrepids were built at AMC's former assembly plant, originally used to manufacture the Eagle Premier, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ... American Motors Corporation (AMC) was an American automobile company formed on January 14, 1954 by the merger of the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation and the Hudson Motor Car Company. ... The Eagle Premier was an automobile developed by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) and Renault partnership. ... Nickname: Location in the Region of Peel, in the Province of Ontario Coordinates: , Country Province Region Peel Incorporation 1853 (village)   1873 (town)   1974 (city) Government  - Mayor Susan Fennell  - Governing Body Brampton City Council (click for members)  - MPs Navdeep Bains, Colleen Beaumier, Ruby Dhalla, Gurbax Malhi  - MPPs Vic Dhillon, Linda Jeffrey... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 107 Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area...

In addition, the second generation body styles were used for commercial and government purposes. These vehicles were used to make police interceptors, fire chief cars, and taxis similar to the earlier Chevy Caprice or Ford Crown Victoria. These packages had distinctive styling differences (such as half-moon hub caps) and additional wiring to support strobes and flashers in the trunk compartment and in the front by the grill. These packages and some non-police (non-commercial) packages featured plastic front-end intake vents that routed air onto the rotors for additional cooling and stopping power. 1972 Chevrolet Caprice Classic 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Landau Australian-designed and built 2001 Chevrolet Caprice, for Middle Eastern markets and based on the Holden Statesman The Chevrolet Caprice (later called Caprice Classic) was a series name of automobile produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors, in the United... For the Police Interceptor version used by law enforcement, see Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. ...

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2.7-liter engine sludge problems on 1998-2002 models

A common problem in the second-generation Intrepids (as well as the concurrent Chrysler Concordes) is engine failure in cars that came equipped with the 2.7-liter V6 engine. The narrow oil passages in the engine tend to become clogged with sludge, a problem that is exacerbated by the fact that the engines have a small oil capacity (four quarts). Synthetic motor oil seems to lessen the problem, although frequent oil changes are advisable to minimize the issue. It is not uncommon for these engines to suffer catastrophic failure at low mileage (often less than 70,000 miles). The sludge issue is believed to be fixed with the addition of extra oil routing and cooling. See Oil_sludge The Chrysler Concorde was a large four-door, full-size, front wheel drive sedan produced by Chrysler from 1993 to 2004. ... Mobil 1 oil Synthetic oil is oil consisting of chemical compounds which were not originally present in crude oil (petroleum) but were artificially made (synthesized) from other compounds. ... Numerous late-model piston engines from many manufacturers have suffered from failures due to oil sludge contamination. ...

ESX concepts

Main article: Dodge Intrepid ESX

In the late 1990s, Chrysler used the Intrepid as a research platform for a hybrid electric vehicle in a diesel-electric configuration. Three variations were built, the Intrepid ESX, ESX II, and ESX III. The first vehicle was built in a series hybrid configuration, while the next two were considered "mybrids" or mild hybrids. These were attempted in the time frame of 1997 to 1998. // History In 1993, (the then independent) Chrysler Corporation responded to a challenge by President Bill Clinton to produce a vehicle which was capable of meeting the demands of the modern consumer, while still achieving an unprecedented 80 MPG in fuel economy. ... A Chevy Volt, one example of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, expected to set a new benchmark. ... A number of vehicles use a diesel-electric powerplant for providing locomotion. ...

The ESX design team set a high goal of making the vehicle capable of sipping gasoline at 80 mpg, but the eventual vehicle only achieved an estimated 55 mpg. The figure was quite impressive for such a vehicle. However, the car used a number of exotic materials, which made the cost excessive if it were ever to go into full-scale production. It was estimated that the car would cost $80,000, or roughly $60,000 more than a regular Intrepid. Part of this price increase was caused by the use of lead-acid batteries. Look up gasoline in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A valve-regulated, sometimes called sealed, lead acid battery Lead-acid batteries, invented in 1859 by French physicist Gaston Planté, are the oldest type of rechargeable battery. ...

The ESX II team set a somewhat more modest goal of 70 mpg. The vehicle was made much lighter than normal by using an aluminum frame and carbon fiber composite material. This version only cost around $37,000, or about $15,000 more than a standard Intrepid. This version used nickel metal hydride batteries. Aluminum is a soft and lightweight metal with a dull silvery appearance, due to a thin layer of oxidation that forms quickly when it is exposed to air. ... Graphite-reinforced plastic or carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP or CRP), is a strong, light and very expensive composite material or fibre reinforced plastic. ... A cloth of woven carbon fiber filaments, a common element in composite materials Composite materials (or composites for short) are engineered materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties and which remain separate and distinct on a macroscopic level within the finished structure. ... A nickel metal hydride battery, abbreviated NiMH, is a type of rechargeable battery similar to a nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery but has a hydrogen-absorbing alloy for the anode instead of cadmium. ...

The third vehicle, the ESX III, had a target mileage of 72 mpg. It used less expensive materials, such as injection-molded thermoplastic instead of carbon fiber. The estimated cost was only about $7,500 more than a standard vehicle, which would give a total somewhere around $30,000. The ESX III used lithium ion batteries. Injection molding (British variant spelling: moulding) is a manufacturing technique for making parts from both thermoplastic and thermosetting plastic materials in production. ... For other uses, see Plastic (disambiguation). ... Lithium ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-Ion or Li-On) are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in consumer electronics. ...

It is unclear if the research teams really achieved these goals. Common Sense Not Required, a book by Evan Boberg, indicates that these vehicles did not attain these levels of efficiency.

These are the engines and trims available

Engines

• 1998-2004 - 2.7 L V6*
• 1998-2001 - 3.2 L V6**
• 2000-2004 - 3.5 L V6***

Trims

• 1998-1999 - base
• 2000-2004 - SE*
• 1998-2004 - ES ***
• 2000-2002 - R/T****
• 2003-2004 - SXT**

Awards

The Intrepid and Concorde were on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1993 and 1994. The second-generation Intrepid again made the list for 1998 and 1999. Both generations won Consumer Guide's "Best Buy" award. Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ... Main article: Car and Driver Car and Driver magazine annually nominates a list of what it considers the Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks. ...

References

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