The Chrysler Java was a
concept car
A concept car (also known as a concept vehicle, show vehicle or prototype) is a car made to showcase new styling and/or new technology. They are often exhibited at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or ...
created by
Chrysler
Stellantis North America (officially FCA US and formerly Chrysler ()) is one of the " Big Three" automobile manufacturers in the United States, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is the American subsidiary of the multinational automot ...
. The Chrysler Java was first introduced at the
1999 Frankfurt Motor Show. Its design was based upon the
Chrysler minivans
The Chrysler minivans are a series of minivans that have been produced and marketed by the American automaker Chrysler since the 1984 model year. Currently in its sixth generation, the model line is marketed worldwide, primarily in North Americ ...
.
The Java was powered by a 1.4 L 4-cylinder engine. The Java had a top speed of about ; and could accelerate from 0 to in approximately 12.9 seconds. It used a five-speed
manual transmission
A manual transmission (MT), also known as manual gearbox, standard transmission (in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States), or stick shift (in the United States), is a multi-speed motor vehicle transmission system, where gear chang ...
.
The Java's design was more likely architectural than automotive. The Java had an egg-like shape, and also had tall taillights. The Java was originally painted in black, and was later repainted to a light green-silver metallic.
External links
The Chrysler Java description at "The Car Enthusiast"
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Java
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