European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 2, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Thursday August 2, 1990 the stars and stripes Page 13good looks plus punch from 3-liter v-6a a Nice car Hie Chrysler Lebaron convertible has been around for a while now but its sleek and elegant appearance keeps it High in popularity. That Sas it should be. If a car looks right chances Are that it is right and this is the Case with the midsize 1990 Lebaron convertible. We had the Lebaron Premium convertible Model on test recently during the current run of Good weather and it was a pleasant experience. The car was provided by Chrysler military sales. The front wheel drive Premium Model is powered by the Mitsubishi built fuel injected 3-Iitcr v-6 engine of 141 horsepower. It is coupled to Chrysler a a newly designed Ultra drive 4-Speedautomatic transmission the final gear an overdrive. With an excellent exterior finish and a luxurious Interior the Lebaron Premium convertible costs $18,281 . Delivery and prices Start at $14,039 for the lesser equipped highline convertible powered by a 2.5-Iiter, 4-Cylinder engine. Either Way if you re in the Market for one of the most attractive convertibles on the Market a Domestic or International a Check out the Lebaron. The body s lit and finish rates High and the a hash red a paint Job measures up to any that veve seen on japanese cars. The japanese exterior finishes Are usually As Good As they get. The Interior meanwhile is of modern design with the dash incorporating a Quot wrap around technique to make the Driver feel at one with the car. Unlike most arrangements on other cars there Are no Blinker or Light stalks of the steering column. The Lebaron has a cowl or Hood Over the instrument panel and a the Blinker lights and wiper Wash levers All Are engaged from atop the cowl. The system works Well and its easy to use but we still prefer the Quot stalk the Premium also featured electronic instrumentation the main advantage there being the big number readouts that Tell How fast you re going. This helps in Speed zones. A computer is also used telling How a Many Miles to go before fillup and All the rest plus a Miles per gallon average. That figure reads 20.4 Miles per gallon quite Good for a car with Strong performance characteristics. The tank howls 14 Gallons or 53 liners. The 3-liter v-6 engine is smooth and responsive. It provides adequate punch and pickup for a luxury convertible our Zero to 60 Mph Lime pegged at 10.7 seconds. In passing situations the Kiek Dovon is Quick and. The convertible moves out smartly i of Speed was 115 Miles an hour and it easy to cruise along in the 85 to 95 Mph Range. When cruising at 80 Mph the Tach read 3.000 rpm redline is 6,000and both the ear and the convertible lop Are silent at a that Speed. Zip past that however and Here s some noise from the top but its not had. With the lop Down speeds of 80 and heir a adv Best especially for the Back seat passengers. I he ride meanwhile is relatively soil hat comfortable. The suspension and Pover assist rack and Pinion steering allow adequate feel for the Road but live Lebaron a no sports car. Push it hard into a Corner and x on can create tire squeal and you can. A a i prepare to Cope with some under steer. 1 Ler Normal circumstances however the a pleasing not drive and it handles Well. Nas Power assist disc brakes Ull Minimi i a e toes a lug p2< 5 of radial loud a ins in tas a us mounted my 15-Inch i. A i he 1 a Liakim Premium which scats four a i and a child is a luxury convertible Quot a cd in iriv put r Elias the most in sen Kang the Power lop. The Quot up Quot and a Power buttons Are located Cut Ivan the Chrysler Grille is flanked by retractable headlights. Power top goes up or Down quickly. Sas body shape retains its sleek look even with the top in place. In try on the Center console and the top May be raised or lowered at the touch of either one. Some preparatory work is needed first but the entire operation of a top up Quot or Quot top Down takes less than 30 seconds and it is strictly an easy one person Job. Other Power items include the windows both front and Bac outside rear View mirrors Power Dri ver Seal adjustments Antenna. Plus door and window locks. The doors lock automatically some 15 seconds into the drive. Both Sun visors have lighted vainly Mir rows there a a lighted and lockable Glove Box an am pm stereo with tape deck and a cars Are the stars show to be staged this weekend if you re enter the sixth annual a cars Are the stars show Pul the final touches on your vehicle now As the show will be staged on saturday and sunday at the Transfer trailer Point near Richer Cavern in Kaiserslautern. 1 As in past years a cars Are the stars a will be sponsored by the Kaiserslautern Aimy Community directorate for pc i m a i i cd ai�?T.dh1u ii11 v activities sep it Al. 1 he show was toy tided by automotive Ziatts i net Henry Roceda. Win once again will direct this Wei production the so american Iii Uii Vintage Dean Stock pro Street and modified. Registration Wall be held on both saturday and sunday but entrants competing for Cash prizes and trophies must he registered and at the show grounds on saturday As judging takes place Only on that Day fee is $15 per vehicle the fee also Good for the entrant and one guest. Ash prizes and trophies Worth More than $1,200 will he awarded to automobiles trucks pickups and vans m a total of More than 40 categories. Spectator admission is $2 so f r x .,11 open i i i .11q i.11 i est Quot so 111 e i to o x c under n,1 e i v w j i i 1.,u i me i a w. I 1 re. 1 udi a w is one to be lice r. It. Excellent sound system cruise control till steering wheel air conditioning Anil a Driver Side airbag. The doors have combination red and White lights at the outside Corners for both safety purposes and to Light the Interior for entry and exit. I Here a More hut that provides a look at the luxury level of the Lelia Ron Premium the Vinyl front bucket seats proved comfortable but the setbacks were not As supportive As they should have Ichii est scially when cornering a even at mild speeds. The Center console contained a Long storage drawer for change and Uve cassettes and there were storage pockets at the Bottoms of both Doois. The trunk mean a Lule is Small Side with room for Only about three average Sie suitcases. If packing for a Holiday you might have to leave the convertible top cover at Home. Summing up the try user i a Baron Premium is strictly a a Anne Amei n an convertible a and one that turns a lot of Heads Liege in Europe. I he Lebaron Senes is also sold i the Furo a an Mattel. With a stalling Price at $14 0 d for the High Lime As noted Enisher the i Baron convertible Sei ies Tep events go it v a be Fui the Numen for full Dei Aih Contact or Sci x a a i s new w a r s Laws i . 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