What is the Plymouth Prowler?
The Plymouth Prowler was an open-top, two-seat sports car styled to recall a classic hot rod. Its exposed front wheels and low, sculpted body set it apart from the more familiar shapes in Plymouth’s range. The design began as a Chrysler concept and became a production car, bringing a show-car look to the road.
The Prowler first appeared as a Plymouth and later continued under the Chrysler name. Its hot-rod styling made it an unusual presence in the brand’s lineup.
Generations
The Prowler had one generation, identified by the code PR, spanning 1997 to 2002. It was sold as a Plymouth and later as a Chrysler, with the same generation continuing across the change in badge.
Engines and power
The Prowler used a 3.5-litre petrol engine in both the US and Canadian listings. The EPA listing covers two US versions, while Canada’s NRCan listing covers three versions.
How economical is the Plymouth Prowler?
In the United States, the best combined EPA figure is 18 MPG, with lowest listed consumption of 13.1 L/100 km. Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle listing gives 13.4 L/100 km. The results use different test procedures, so they are not direct like-for-like measurements.
The Prowler paired hot-rod-inspired styling with the construction of a production car, giving Plymouth a distinctive open sports car.
Questions and answers
When was the Prowler sold?
The Prowler generation ran from 1997 to 2002. It was sold as a Plymouth and later as a Chrysler.
What engine did the Prowler have?
It used a 3.5-litre petrol engine.
What are the official Prowler fuel economy figures?
The best combined US EPA figure is 18 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 13.1 L/100 km on EPA and 13.4 L/100 km on Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle test.
Where was the Prowler sold?
It was listed in the United States and Canada.