The Chrysler Pronto Cruizer was a

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—a design that ultimately evolved into the

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Overview

The Pronto Cruizer debuted at the 1999

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as a possible

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model—as with other "Pronto" concepts, the 1997

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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

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borrowed from the second generation Dodge/Plymouth Neon. The design was also derived from the Neon, but with elements borrowed from another

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concept car, the Plymouth Pronto. The Pronto Cruizer has a grille and fenders that similar the one used on the

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. 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

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superhero-themed liveries of

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and Spider-Man.

References

External links

Ritz Site - AutoRAI - Pronto Cruizer

{{Chrysler Pronto Cruizer Retro-style automobiles

Overview

Maisto diecast models

See also

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