Plymouth Prowler Concept (1993)
Concept car · 1993 · Combustion
A factory hot rod born from 1930s nostalgia
Inspired by designer Tom Gale's love of 1930s hot rods, the Prowler concept debuted at the 1993 Detroit Auto Show with hand-crafted aluminium bodywork and open, Indy-racer-style front wheels. Public enthusiasm drove it to production for model years 1997-2002, making it one of the very few true factory-built hot rods. The concept used a 3.5-litre 24-valve Chrysler V6 paired with a rear transaxle.
Key facts
- Engine: 3.5L 24-valve Chrysler V6
- Power: 253 hp, 255 lb-ft
- Drivetrain: Front engine, rear transaxle
- Body: Hand-crafted aluminium; exposed front wheels
- Designer: Tom Gale
Production
- Status: Reached production
- Concept led to the production Plymouth Prowler retro roadster (1997-2002).
- Revealed at 1993 Detroit Auto Show
Source: Wikipedia - Plymouth Prowler