Chrysler Crossfire
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| Manufacturer | Chrysler (2004-07) Chrysler LLC (2007) |
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| Production | 2004-2007 |
| Assembly | Osnabrück, Germany |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style(s) | 2-door convertible 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Chrysler ZH Mercedes-Benz R170 |
| Engine(s) | 3.2L M112 E32 (195 cu in), 215 hp (160 kW) V6[1] 3.2L AMG M112 E32(195 cu in) SC 330 hp (246 kW) V6 [2] |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in (2,400 mm) |
| Length | 159.8 in (4,059 mm) |
| Width | 69.5 in (1,765 mm) |
| Height | 51.5 in (1,308 mm) (coupe) 51.8 in (1,316 mm) (roadster) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.9 US gal (60 L; 13 imp gal) |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class |
| Designer | Eric Stoddard |
The Chrysler Crossfire is a rear-wheel drive sports car marketed by Chrysler as both coupé and roadster and built for Chrysler by Karmann of Germany.
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[edit] Design
The two-seater arrived in 2001 as a concept car designed by Eric Stoddard[3] with further refinement by Andrew Dyson[4] before beginning production in 2003.
The Crossfire's fastback roof and broad rear fenders made for a rear end design that prompted automotive journalists to describe the new car's resemblance to American Motor's 1965-1967 Marlin. For example, Rob Rothwell wrote ...when I first espied the rear lines of the Chrysler Crossfire I was instantly transported back to 1965 and my favorite car of that year, the Rambler Marlin.[5]
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.
[edit] Construction and features
The Crossfire shares 40% [6] of its components with other Mercedes-Benz models. The engine bay of the Crossfire is virtually identical to the Mercedes-Benz SLK320 on the R170 platform. This engine bay has now been proven capable of housing Mercedes V8 engines, which increases the car's performance to an overwhelming level. The wheelbase and track width are also identical to the SLK320. The seats from the SLK320 bolt directly into the Crossfire chassis.
The standard transmission is a 6-speed manual with an optional 5-speed automatic. Base (Standard) and Limited 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.
The 6-speed transmission on the Chrysler Crossfire is a variant of the NSG-370.[7] The automatic transmission on the Crossfire achieves a better EPA fuel efficiency rating over the 6MT, mostly due to the difference in gear ratios.
[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).[8]
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.[9]
The last Crossfire rolled off of the assembly line on December 17, 2007.
| Year[10][11] | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
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| 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] Community
The Chrysler Crossfire has taken on an almost [12][unreliable source?] cult following. There are monthly local meetings, and yearly national meetings of the Crossfire International Car Club Incorporated (CICCI) with the largest meets drawing over 100 cars. This puts the Crossfire in the top 5 car clubs in the United States.[citation needed] The club, dedicated to the Crossfire and their owners, was founded in 2008, boasts over 200 national and international members and was recognized in 2008 at the All-Chrysler Nationals, Carlisle, Pennsylvania as one of the fastest growing car clubs in attendance.
[edit] Models
| Model | Years | Engine | Diplacement | Power | Torque | 0-60 mph (97 km/h) |
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| Limited | 2004-2008 | 3.2 V6 | 195.2 cu in (3199 cc) [1] | 215 hp (160 kW)[1] | 229 lb·ft (310 N·m)[1] | 6.5 sec (6-speed manual)[13] |
| Base (Standard) | 2005-2008 | |||||
| SRT-6 | 2005-2006 | 3.2 Liter Supercharged V6 | 330 hp (246 kW)[2] | 330 lb·ft (447 N·m) | 4.8 sec (five-speed automatic)[14] |
For the first model year (2004), only the coupe was offered (with no "trim" levels), equipped quite similarly to the next year's "limited" model. In model year 2005, there were six variants available; Coupe and Roadster, each with three trim levels: Base (with fewer amenities), Limited, and SRT-6 (supercharged).
[edit] SRT-6
The SRT-6 trim level, as both coupe and convertible, featured the supercharged engine delivering 330 hp (246 kW) and 310 lb·ft (420 N·m) of torque.[2] Differentiating features included suspension and brake modifications, front spoiler, fixed vs. retractable rear spoiler and available navigation system.
In 2006, the SRT-6 was changed to special order only and the Base trim level was renamed to Standard.
[edit] References
- Inline
- ^ a b c d "Draft 1" (PDF). http://www.media.chrysler.com/dcxms/assets/specs/08_ChryslerCrossfireTech.pdf. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
- ^ a b c http://www.media.chrysler.com/dcxms/assets/specs/2006crossfireSRT6specs.pdf
- ^ Phil Patton (2007-05-27). "From a Bad Marriage, Pretty Babies". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/27/automobiles/27DESIGN.html?ex=1182052800&en=96cb47326aa3af0a&ei=5070. Retrieved 2007-06-15.
- ^ "Chrysler Crossfire - Road Test & Review". Automobile Magazine. http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/coupes/0304_chrysler_crossfire/index.html.
- ^ Rothwell, Rob. "2004 Chrysler Crossfire Coupe Road Test" American Auto Press, May 2, 2004, retrieved on January 30, 2009.
- ^ Gail Edmonson (2003-09-29). "Stalled," BusinessWeek
- ^ Juran, Ken. "Chrysler Group's Standard 6-Speed Manuals For 2005". Popular Mechanics. http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/1266936.html. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
- ^ "Overstock.com Announces New Marketing Partnership With Chrysler Group". Press Release (Overstock.com). http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-11826007_ITM. Retrieved 2008-11-26.
- ^ Dee-Ann Durbin (AP) (2007). "Chrysler to cut up to 12,000 jobs". Yahoo News. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071101/ap_on_bi_ge/chrysler_job_cuts. Retrieved November 1, 2007.
- ^ "Chrysler caught in own Crossfire?". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/14/chrysler-caught-in-a-crossfire/#comments. Retrieved March 14 2006.
- ^ Figures for 2006/2007: Automobil Revue, catalogue edition 2008, p. 47.
- ^ CrossfireForum.org Post
- ^ Swan, Tony. "2004 Chrysler Crossfire - Road Tests", Car & Driver, July 2003, retrieved on January 25, 2008.
- ^ Robinson, Aaron, "2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 - Comparison Tests", Car & Driver, March 2005, retrieved on January 25, 2008.
- General
- "2004 Crossfire SRT-6 Packs Punch". Motor Trend (May, 2004): 30.
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Chrysler Crossfire |
- www.crossfireinternational.com
- www.ukcrossfires.co.uk
- Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 - Road Tests
- Crossfire on allpar.com
- Review: 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (Retrieved on 2006-11-29)
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