Do auto execs run around town with their briefcases hanging open or is it just luck that leaked patent drawings randomly show up on the 'net at the perfect time? After Chrysler's->ke21 announcement of the Sebring's eventual demise, Noticias Automotivas reports that this images is one of the leaked patent drawings of the future 200C.

The Chrysler 200C EV concept appeared at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show quite unexpectedly and seemed to be set to compete against Chevrolet's Volt->ke2721. The concept has a 40 mile range purely on battery power with some added mileage provided by the vehicle's small gasoline engine. Total power for the concept was said to be about 270hp.

The patent drawings are very similar to the concept car shown to us at the Detroit Auto Show->ke222. The drawings feature the same rounded front fascia and distinct grille. The elongated headlamps and fog lamps are still there as is the puckered up back end. In fact, it literally looks exactly the same as the concept vehicle and if the similarity on the exterior extends throughout the entire vehicle, then we can expect the same power and interior as found in the concept as well. However, we might see Chrysler's new Pentastar V6 get dropped in there.

We'll let you know as soon as we received more information on the Chrysler 200C->ke3341.

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