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The Sebring began as a two-door coupe produced by Mitsubishi’s Illinois plant beginning in early 1995 (a Chrysler-built convertible model followed shortly after). The second-generation Sebring was launched for the 2001 model year and included a new four-door model that replaced the Cirrus sedan. An all-new Sebring sedan arrived for the 2007 model year followed a year later by a convertible. Engine choices included a 173-horsepower four-cylinder engine or optional 2.7- and 3.5-liter V6s that generated 186 and 235 horsepower, respectively. Both body styles received minor styling changes for the 2010 model year before Chrysler’s new Fiat-based management introduced significantly updated and rebadged Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible models, which appeared in early calendar 2011.