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Chrysler Crossfire
Chrysler Crossfire coupe
Overview
ManufacturerChrysler (2004-07)
Chrysler LLC (2007-08)
Production2004-2008
AssemblyOsnabrück, Germany
DesignerEric Stoddard
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-door convertible
2-door coupe
LayoutFR layout
PlatformChrysler ZH
Mercedes-Benz R170
RelatedMercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Powertrain
Engine3.2L 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]
Transmission5-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Dimensions
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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.

Design

Side view with the "Crossfire" character line.

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.

Construction and features

The Crossfire shares 40% [6] 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 (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 Template:Auto ft.lbf of torque.

Sales

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2006 Crossfire Convertible.

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). [7]

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.[8]

The last Crossfire rolled off of the assembly line on December 17, 2007.

Year[9][10] 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.

Community

The Chrysler Crossfire has taken on an almost [11] cult following. There are monthly local meetings, and yearly national meetings of the -C-I-C-C-I (Crossfire International Car Club Incorporated), with the largest meets drawing over 100 cars. This puts the Crossfire in the top 5[12] in the United States. This club dedicated to the Crossfire and their owners can be found at www.crossfireinternational.com

Models

Model Years Engine Diplacement Power Torque 0-60 mph (97 km/h)
Limited 2004-2008 3.2 V6 195.2 cu in (3199 cc) [1] 215 hp (160 kW)[1] Template:Auto ft.lbf[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] Template:Auto ft.lbf 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).

SRT-6

2005 Crossfire SRT-6 Coupe in Aero Blue.

The SRT-6 trim level, as both coupe and convertible, featured the supercharged engine delivering 330 hp (246 kW) and Template:Auto ft.lbf 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.

References

Inline
  1. ^ a b c d "Draft 1" (PDF). Retrieved 2009-08-01.
  2. ^ a b c http://www.media.chrysler.com/dcxms/assets/specs/2006crossfireSRT6specs.pdf
  3. ^ Phil Patton (2007-05-27). "From a Bad Marriage, Pretty Babies". New York Times. Retrieved 2007-06-15. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Chrysler Crossfire - Road Test & Review". Automobile Magazine.
  5. ^ Rothwell, Rob. "2004 Chrysler Crossfire Coupe Road Test" American Auto Press, May 2, 2004, retrieved on January 30, 2009.
  6. ^ Gail Edmonson (2003-09-29). "Stalled," BusinessWeek
  7. ^ "Overstock.com Announces New Marketing Partnership With Chrysler Group". Press Release. Overstock.com. Retrieved 2008-11-26.
  8. ^ Dee-Ann Durbin (AP) (2007). "Chrysler to cut up to 12,000 jobs". Yahoo News. Retrieved November 1 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |dateformat= ignored (help)
  9. ^ "Chrysler caught in own Crossfire?". Autoblog.com. Retrieved March 14 2006. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |dateformat= ignored (help)
  10. ^ Figures for 2006/2007: Automobil Revue, catalogue edition 2008, p. 47.
  11. ^ CrossfireForum.org Post
  12. ^ Car Clubs
  13. ^ Swan, Tony. "2004 Chrysler Crossfire - Road Tests", Car & Driver, July 2003, retrieved on January 25, 2008.
  14. ^ 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.
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