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Chrysler Pacifica (CS) 2003-2007
The Pacifica was the first jointly engineered product of the 1998 Chrysler-DaimlerBenz "merger of equals." Chrysler developed the vehicle in 30 months at a cost below $1 billion. The CUV was inspired by the 1999 Chrysler Pacifica and 2000 Chrysler Citadel concept cars. The production model was first introduced at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. Chrysler marketed the Pacifica as a “sports-tourer," building the vehicle at the Windsor Assembly Plant, alongside the long-wheelbase minivans from early 2003 through November 2007. The "Pacifica" name was briefly used as a trim package on the Dodge Daytona for 1987-1988 after the Chrysler Laser was discontinued.
The Pacifica CUVs were equipped with "Autostick" transaxles, Chrysler's version of a manually controlled automatic transmission. Other features include five-link rear suspension, self-leveling rear shock absorbers, and variable assist rack-and-pinion steering. The Pacifica offered a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg).
At first, Pacifica was powered by a 3.5-liter V6 with 250 hp (186 kW) and 250 lb·ft (340 N·m) of torque. Reviewers faulted the gruff engine, which was barely up to the task of battling the Pacifica's formidable mass, especially on fully loaded all-wheel-drive models. The 3.5-liter V6 with 250 hp (186 kW) and 250 lb·ft (340 N·m) was standard on all but the base front-wheel-drive model in 2005 using the 3.8-liter V6. The 3.8-liter V6 with 210 horsepower and 240 pound-feet (330 N·m) was eliminated for 2006, leaving the 3.5-liter unit as the sole available engine. For 2007, the 3.8-liter engine returned in the base front-wheel-drive model, this time rated at 200 hp (149 kW), and a new 4.0-liter V6 replaced the 3.5-liter V6 in all other models. The 4.0-liter engine produced 255 hp (190 kW) and 265 lb·ft (359 N·m) and was mated with a new six-speed automatic transmission (the base engine continued with the four-speed unit)which allowed a respectable 0-60 mph times of 7.4 seconds.
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