Chrysler Intrepid

Chrysler Intrepid generations: what actually changed

Generation change in numbers, not slogans: the smallest second-generation engine (2.7 AT, 2736 cm³, 203 hp) already outpowers the first-generation 3.3 AT (3301 cm³, 163 hp) by 40 hp on 565 cm³ less displacement. The second-generation 3.5 AT (245 hp) is 27 hp above the first-generation 3.5 AT (218 hp) at the same 3518 cm³.

2 generation (1998-01-01 to 2004-12-31) is a Sedan with 3 versions: 2.7 AT, 3.2 AT, 3.5 AT. That covers Chrysler Intrepid 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004 in this catalogue. Power runs 203–245 hp. All three share 0–100 km/h around 10.3–10.5 s, top speed 200, tank 64 L, ground clearance 130 mm, independent spring suspension front and rear, ventilated disc brakes front and rear, Automatic 4, FWD.

1 generation (1993-01-01 to 1997-12-31) is a Sedan with 2 versions: 3.3 AT and 3.5 AT. That is the Chrysler Intrepid 1997 window in these data. Power is 163 hp or 218 hp. 0–100 and top speed are not measured. Tank is 68 L (4 L more than the later cars). Rear brakes are Disc, not ventilated. Kerb weight is lower: 1485 kg and 1492 kg versus 1616–1630 kg on the second-generation cars that list weight.

Generation change in numbers, not slogans: the smallest second-generation engine (2.7 AT, 2736 cm³, 203 hp) already outpowers the first-generation 3.3 AT (3301 cm³, 163 hp) by 40 hp on 565 cm³ less displacement. The second-generation 3.5 AT (245 hp) is 27 hp above the first-generation 3.5 AT (218 hp) at the same 3518 cm³. What you do not get as a measured gain: fuel use on four of five versions is not measured; only 2.7 AT lists city / highway / mixed.

Chrysler Intrepid engine and specs table

Injection (for engine matching, not a table column people search as “mpg”): 2.7 AT, 3.2 AT, both 3.5 AT rows use Distributed injection (multi-point). Only 3.3 AT uses Central injection (single-point or single- point). Compression: 2.7 AT 9.9; 3.2 AT 9.5; second-generation 3.5 AT not measured; 3.3 AT 8.9; first-generation 3.5 AT 10.4. Bore × stroke: 2.7 AT 86 × 78.5; 3.2 AT 92 × 81; second-generation 3.5 AT not measured; 3.3 AT 93 × 81; first-generation 3.5 AT 96 × 81.

Chrysler Intrepid hp per litre: which engine works harder

Specific output (hp ÷ displacement in litres):

• 2.7 AT: 203 ÷ 2.736 ≈ 74.2 hp/L — highest in the set.
• 3.2 AT: 228 ÷ 3.231 ≈ 70.6 hp/L.
• 3.5 AT (245 hp, 2 generation): 245 ÷ 3.518 ≈ 69.6 hp/L.
• 3.5 AT (218 hp, 1 generation): 218 ÷ 3.518 ≈ 62.0 hp/L.
• 3.3 AT: 163 ÷ 3.301 ≈ 49.4 hp/L — lowest, and the only 2-valve-per-cylinder engine.

Torque per litre: 2.7 AT 258 ÷ 2.736 ≈ 94.3 Nm/L; 3.2 AT 305 ÷ 3.231 ≈ 94.4 Nm/L; second-generation 3.5 AT 335 ÷ 3.518 ≈ 95.2 Nm/L; first-generation 3.5 AT 300 ÷ 3.518 ≈ 85.3 Nm/L; 3.3 AT 245 ÷ 3.301 ≈ 74.2 Nm/L.

Peak torque rpm: 3.3 AT at 3200 and first-generation 3.5 AT at 2800 sit lower than second-generation peaks (3800–4850). 2.7 AT needs 4850 rpm for 258 Nm — the latest torque peak in the set.

Performance: 0–100, top speed, Chrysler Intrepid mpg

Measured 0–100 km/h exists only on 2 generation: 2.7 AT 10.5 s; 3.2 AT 10.3 s; 3.5 AT (245 hp) 10.3 s. The step from 203 to 228 hp buys 0.2 s. The further step from 228 to 245 hp buys 0.0 s on this metric — same 10.3 s. Top speed is 200 for all three second-generation versions. First-generation 3.3 AT and 3.5 AT (218 hp): 0–100 not measured, top speed not measured.

Fuel (the “mpg” question in these units): only 2.7 AT is measured — city 12.4, highway 7.2, mixed 9, tank 64 L. 3.2 AT, 3.5 AT (245 hp), 3.3 AT, 3.5 AT (218 hp): city not measured, highway not measured, mixed not measured. Do not treat missing consumption as “the bigger engines use more”; it is simply not in the data. CO2 and eco class: not measured on every version.

Chrysler Intrepid weight, dimensions, tank

Ground clearance is 130 mm on all five. Wheel size is not measured on all five. Interior dimensions are not in the data.

Kerb / gross:

• 2.7 AT: kerb not measured, gross not measured.
• 3.2 AT: 1630 kg / 2070 kg (payload 2070 − 1630 = 440 kg).
• 3.5 AT (245 hp): 1616 kg kerb, gross not measured. That is 14 kg less kerb than 3.2 AT with 17 hp more.
• 3.3 AT: 1485 kg kerb, gross not measured.
• 3.5 AT (218 hp): 1492 kg kerb, gross not measured.

kg per hp where kerb exists:

• 3.2 AT: 1630 ÷ 228 ≈ 7.15 kg/hp.
• 3.5 AT (245 hp): 1616 ÷ 245 ≈ 6.60 kg/hp — lightest per horsepower in the measured set.
• 3.3 AT: 1485 ÷ 163 ≈ 9.11 kg/hp — heaviest per horsepower.
• 3.5 AT (218 hp): 1492 ÷ 218 ≈ 6.84 kg/hp.
• 2.7 AT: kg/hp not measured (no kerb).

Tank: 64 L on every 2 generation version; 68 L on both 1 generation versions. Extra 4 L is the only measured capacity gain going backward in years.

Which Chrysler Intrepid version to choose

If you want the highest measured power and the best measured kg/hp: second-generation 3.5 AT (245 hp / 180 kW @ 6400, 335 Nm @ 3900, 3518 cm³, fuel 95). Versus 3.2 AT it is +17 hp, +30 Nm, −14 kg kerb, same 10.3 s to 100 and same 200 top speed. Versus first-generation 3.5 AT (218 hp) it is the same displacement, +27 hp, +35 Nm, later torque peak (3900 vs 2800), fuel 95 vs 92, and +124 kg kerb (1616 vs 1492). Consumption on this 3.5 AT is not measured. Compression and bore × stroke are not measured.

If you want 92 fuel and a measured gross weight: 3.2 AT (228 hp / 168 kW @ 6300, 305 Nm @ 3800, 3231 cm³). It is the only version with both kerb and gross (1630 / 2070). Versus 2.7 AT: +25 hp, +47 Nm, 0–100 10.3 vs 10.5, same 200 km/h, fuel 92 vs 95, displacement +495 cm³. Versus 3.5 AT (245 hp): −17 hp, +14 kg, same sprint and top speed. Its consumption is not measured.

If you want the only measured mixed consumption and the densest hp/L: 2.7 AT (203 hp / 149 kW @ 6000, 258 Nm @ 4850, 2736 cm³, fuel 95, 12.4 / 7.2 / 9). It is the smallest engine and the only row with city, highway and mixed figures. Weight is not measured, so you cannot compute kg/hp. Versus 3.3 AT it is a later generation, +40 hp on a smaller 2736 vs 3301 cm³ engine, 4 valves vs 2, multi-point vs central injection, and measured 10.5 s / 200 km/h where the older car has both not measured.

If the car must be first generation (Chrysler Intrepid 1997 and earlier in this set): choose between 3.3 AT and 3.5 AT (218 hp). 3.5 AT (218 hp) is +55 hp and +55 Nm over 3.3 AT, 4 valves vs 2, multi-point vs central injection, compression 10.4 vs 8.9, fuel 92 vs 95, kerb 1492 vs 1485 kg (+7 kg). Specific output 62.0 vs 49.4 hp/L. Neither lists 0–100, top speed, or consumption. Tank 68 L on both. Rear brakes Disc on both, not ventilated.

If the question is Dodge Intrepid vs Chrysler Intrepid, or vs Concorde / Sebring: this data set is Chrysler Intrepid only. Those other nameplates are not measured here.

Problems, reliability, battery location

Chrysler Intrepid problems, 2002 Chrysler Intrepid problems, and Chrysler Intrepid reliability are common searches. This catalogue does not list failure rates, recalls, or a battery location. What is measured and relevant to ownership comparison: 3.3 AT is the only Central injection and 2-valve version; the other four are multi-point and 4-valve. Second generation uses ventilated discs at the rear; first generation uses Disc at the rear. Boost is No on all five. Eco class is not measured. Interior packaging is not in the data.

For a 2000 / 2001 / 2002 / 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, the version names to match to a car are 2.7 AT, 3.2 AT, or 3.5 AT (245 hp). For a 1997 Chrysler Intrepid they are 3.3 AT or 3.5 AT (218 hp). Prices and “for sale” listings are not in these data.

Short arithmetic ranking by what is actually measured: most hp and best kg/hp — 3.5 AT (245 hp); only full weight pair — 3.2 AT; only fuel-use row and highest hp/L — 2.7 AT; lightest kerb — 3.3 AT (1485 kg) at the cost of 163 hp and 9.11 kg/hp; first-generation power choice — 3.5 AT (218 hp) over 3.3 AT by 55 hp.