Chrysler Crossfire

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Chrysler Crossfire
Chrysler Crossfire
Manufacturer Chrysler (2004-07)
Chrysler LLC (2007-08)
Production 2004-2008
Assembly Osnabrück, Germany
Class Sports car
Body style(s) 2-door convertible
2-door coupe
Layout FR layout
Platform Mercedes-Benz R170
Engine(s) 3.2L 215 hp V6

3.2L SC 330 hp (246 kW) V6
Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Wheelbase 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Length 159.8 in (4059 mm)
Width 69.5 in (1765 mm)
Height 51.5 in (1308 mm) (coupe)
51.8 in (1316 mm) (roadster)
Fuel capacity 15.9 US gal (60 L/13 imp gal)
Related Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Designer Eric Stoddard
Side view with the "Crossfire" character line.
Side view with the "Crossfire" character line.
View of a 2006 Crossfire Convertible.
View of a 2006 Crossfire Convertible.

The Crossfire is a rear-wheel drive, sports car marketed by Chrysler as both coupé and roadster and built for Chrysler by Karmann of Germany.

The two-seater arrived in 2001 as a concept car designed by Eric Stoddard[1] with further refinement by Andrew Dyson[2] before production in 2003.

The name Crossfire refers to the two character lines that run from front to rear along the body sides — crossing each other midway through the door panel. Conceived during the period of Chrysler's ownership by Daimler-Benz, the name also refers to the collaboration of the two companies.

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[edit] Construction and Features

The Crossfire shares 89% of its components with other Mercedes models. The chassis is a combination of a modified C-class engine compartment, pre-2003 SLK platform, S-Class rear linkages and new stampings for the side rails and rear.

The standard transmission is a 6-speed manual with an optional 5-speed automatic. Base models, originally sold beginning in the 2004 model year, are equipped with a 3.2 L, 18-valve, SOHC V6 engine which produces 215 hp (160 kW) and 229 lb·ft (310 N·m) of torque.

[edit] Sales

The sales of the Crossfire have been slow, with an average 230 day supply of the vehicles as of November 2005. In December, the cars were listed on Overstock.com to clear out inventory. Very few Crossfires were imported to the United States and Mexico for 2006 (and almost all of these were roadsters). The Crossfire was discontinued for 2007 in the United States and Mexico; however, a 2007 model continued in Europe and Canada. For model year 2008, the Crossfire was re-introduced in the US market, despite slow sales.[3]

On November 1, 2007, Chrysler announced that, as part of its restructuring plans, the Chrysler Crossfire would be one of four models discontinued after the 2008 model year.[4]

Year[5][6] 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Production 35,700 28,000 12,500 4,805 2,000
Note: Cars produced in one calendar year may be marketed as the following model year.

[edit] Models

Model Years Engine Power Torque 0-60 mph (97 km/h)
Base 2004-2005 3.2 V6 215 hp (160 kW) 229 lb·ft (310 N·m) 6.5 sec (6-speed manual)[7]
Standard 2006
SRT-6 2005 3.2 Liter Supercharged V6 330 hp (246 kW) 330 lb·ft (447 N·m) 4.8 sec (five-speed automatic)[8]

For model year 2005, there were six variants, with two body models, Coupe and Roadster, and three trim levels, Base, Limited and SRT-6.

In 2006, the SRT-6 was changed to special order only and the Base trim level was renamed to Standard.

[edit] SRT-6

2005 Crossfire SRT-6 Coupe in Aero Blue.
2005 Crossfire SRT-6 Coupe in Aero Blue.

In 2005, Chrysler offered the SRT-6 trim level, as both coupe and convertible with the supercharged engine delivering 330 hp (246 kW) and 330 lb·ft (447 N·m) of torque. Differentiating features included suspension and brake modifications, front spoiler, Autostick transmission, fixed vs. retractable rear spoiler and available navigation system.

[edit] References

  • "2004 Crossfire SRT-6 Packs Punch" . Motor Trend (May, 2004): 30. 
  1. ^ Phil Patton. "From a Bad Marriage, Pretty Babies", New York Times, 2007-05-27. Retrieved on 2007-06-15. 
  2. ^ "Chrysler Crossfire - Road Test & Review", Automobile Magazine. 
  3. ^ Motor Authority » Chrysler Crossfire not dead yet
  4. ^ Dee-Ann Durbin (AP) (2007). Chrysler to cut up to 12,000 jobs. Yahoo News. Retrieved on November 1, 2007.
  5. ^ Chrysler caught in own Crossfire?. Autoblog.com. Retrieved on March 14, 2006.
  6. ^ Figures for 2006/2007: Automobil Revue, catalogue edition 2008, p. 47.
  7. ^ Swan, Tony. "2004 Chrysler Crossfire - Road Tests", Car & Driver, July 2003, retrieved on January 25, 2008.
  8. ^ Robinson, Aaron, "2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 - Comparison Tests", Car & Driver, March 2005, retrieved on January 25, 2008.

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