Sebring TSI
11-01-2007, 05:34 PM
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Sebring TSI
I see a few of these around town. Was this just a special premium package such as wheels, interior, etc or is there some actual performance improvement compared to a standard Sebring?
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11-01-2007, 05:50 PM
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Re: Sebring TSI
Originally Posted by MotorTrend
The TSi is the most visually interesting model, with a complete ground-effects package, decklid spoiler, three-inch exhaust tip, and special badging.
TSi models to get a full share of luxury features such as leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, and an eight-way power driver'* seat.
Touring, Limited, and TSi models get a small-displacement 2.7-liter V-6 engine that makes 200 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. The TSi gets the four-speed driver-interactive AutoStick transmission
The one exception is the TSi. With its sport suspension, standard anti-lock brakes, and AutoStick transmission, the TSi is the eye-opener of the range, instilling more immediate dynamic response from the Sebring than expected, leaving us wanting more engine. It'* quite entertaining to drive, though the rear wing may be a bit much for some buyers over 18 years old.
TSi models to get a full share of luxury features such as leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, and an eight-way power driver'* seat.
Touring, Limited, and TSi models get a small-displacement 2.7-liter V-6 engine that makes 200 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. The TSi gets the four-speed driver-interactive AutoStick transmission
The one exception is the TSi. With its sport suspension, standard anti-lock brakes, and AutoStick transmission, the TSi is the eye-opener of the range, instilling more immediate dynamic response from the Sebring than expected, leaving us wanting more engine. It'* quite entertaining to drive, though the rear wing may be a bit much for some buyers over 18 years old.
11-01-2007, 06:01 PM
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Well having owned a Sebring, I WANTED the TSi. However, I did NOT want that crappy 2.7L V6. It is basically a "looks" package as the Touring and Limited Sebrings had the same 2.7L.
It is a NICE looking Sebring though. The interior is gorgeous (though I never liked the design of the dash), and the exterior changes are slick. I removed my door moldings so it was just the metal of the door. The TSi also has no door moldings and it looks much cleaner. I've only seen one around town, a black one too.
I saw it twice several months apart, but I'm certain it was the same exact one.
The spoiler on the back is nice too, I wouldn't call it a wing, it'* more of a "lip" spoiler, similar to the GXP style spoiler, but smaller.
http://www.chrysler.com/autoshow/seb...i/gallery.html
It is a NICE looking Sebring though. The interior is gorgeous (though I never liked the design of the dash), and the exterior changes are slick. I removed my door moldings so it was just the metal of the door. The TSi also has no door moldings and it looks much cleaner. I've only seen one around town, a black one too.
I saw it twice several months apart, but I'm certain it was the same exact one. The spoiler on the back is nice too, I wouldn't call it a wing, it'* more of a "lip" spoiler, similar to the GXP style spoiler, but smaller.
http://www.chrysler.com/autoshow/seb...i/gallery.html
11-01-2007, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1994se
A member on a local forum is spraying a 2.7L sebring and runs 14.5'*. I heard that those engines are awful though.
And I'd love to see those guys set the timing on it
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11-01-2007, 10:36 PM
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My brother has a really nice 2001 Sebring. He has a V6, but it'* not the 2.7, nor is it an automatic. He'* got the 3.0 (same ol engine as his 1989 New Yorker had, only with different intake, valve covers and some tuning to get another 65 hp out of it).
As for the TSi, I heard my brother say he wished they made a coupe with the TSi interior so he could swap the door panels -the seats should be a direct swap though.
As for the TSi, I heard my brother say he wished they made a coupe with the TSi interior so he could swap the door panels -the seats should be a direct swap though.