Chrysler Pronto Cruizer
The Chrysler Pronto Cruizer was a concept car designed by Bryan Nesbitt[1] for Chrysler—a design that ultimately evolved into the Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Overview
The Pronto Cruizer debuted at the 1999 Geneva Auto Show as a possible Plymouth model—as with other "Pronto" concepts, the 1997 Plymouth Pronto and 1998 Plymouth Pronto Spyder. The Pronto Cruizer became a Chrysler due to the planned discontinuation of the Plymouth marque.
The vehicle carries a 1.6 L I4 engine with a five-speed manual transmission borrowed from the second generation Dodge/Plymouth Neon. The design was also derived from the Neon, but with elements borrowed from another DaimlerChrysler concept car, the Plymouth Pronto. The Pronto Cruizer has a grille and fenders that similar the one used on the Plymouth Prowler. A roll-back fabric top was used on the Pronto Cruizer as well.
Maisto diecast models
The Pronto Cruizer was recreated as a scale model by Maisto, reproduced first as a 1:18 scale model with an Aztec Yellow paint job. Later, a 1:64 scale model of the Pronto Cruizer was released in Aztec Yellow along with two Marvel superhero-themed liveries of The Incredible Hulk and Spider-Man.
See also
- Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Dodge/Plymouth Neon
- Plymouth Prowler
References
- ^ "Bryan Nesbitt Bio". GM Media.com.[permanent dead link]
External links
- Ritz Site - AutoRAI - Pronto Cruizer
- AutoWeb - Chrysler "Pronto Cruizer" Concept Car for Geneva
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- Notes: * 1Rebadged models from European manufacturers * 2Originally a Dodge in the U.S., sold as "Chrysler" in other countries
