Plymouth (Chrysler) Prowler Sole Generation

Aluminum-intensive monocoque construction — body panels, hood, suspension arms, wheels all aluminum. 3.5L EGG SOHC V6 producing 214 hp / 221 lb-ft at launch; revised PL EGJ V6 from 1999 facelift produced 253 hp / 255 lb-ft via new intake manifold, revised camshafts, and recalibrated ECU. Four-speed Chrysler 42LE Autostick automatic — paddle/lever-shift manual mode, no clutch pedal. Transaxle drivetrain layout: engine in front, gearbox at the rear axle, prop shaft connecting them in a torque-tube arrangement. RWD only. Disc brakes all round, ABS standard. Hydraulic power steering, manually-folding fabric soft top with no power assist. Cabin seats two with virtually no luggage space (a tow-behind matching trailer was offered as an option in early years). Original list price $39,300 in 1997 launch, rising to ~$45,000 by 2002. Production at Conner Avenue alongside the Viper. Final Prowler April 18, 2002. The Prowler is now firmly an appreciating curio classic — clean low-mile examples and rare colors (Yellow, Mulholland Blue, Inca Gold) command meaningful premiums.