The "Modern American", Chrysler Crossfire fuses classic European proportions and handling attributes with the muscle and character of an American performance car.

The Crossfire concept provides a new image for Chrysler, combining American power with international flair," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Product Design, DaimlerChrysler Corporation. "The expressive execution of this small coupe is tangible proof of our capability to elevate and broaden the Chrysler brand. From its distinct design to its potent powertrain and suspension, this modern American coupe is set to impress enthusiasts around the world."



The Crossfire was designed by 25yr old Erik Stoddard, a graduate of Cleveland Institute of Art. The dramatic design has some similarities in proportion and form language to the Audi TT and Mercedes SLK, and these are the cars it would be up against, along with the Porsche Boxster.

Powered by a 2.7L supercharged V6, the Crossfire has the typical Chrysler concept vehicle muscular front end, with a very bold grille reminiscent of the 300M sports sedan. The raised front fenders sweep back inward to intersect with the rear fender forms, which define the whole bodyside. 'Classic' features include the split screens front and rear and 'boat-tail' cabin form, which frames the prominent Chrysler emblem. The Crossfire has an interesting mix of bold, clean surfaces and ornamental detail, such as the hood with it's strong central bulge, flanked by a series of grooves.



The Stats:
Engine: 2.7-liter V-6 supercharged
Estimated Power: 275 bhp. (205 kW)
Estimated Torque: 270 lb.-ft. (366 Nā€¢m)
Transmission: Five-speed manual transmission
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Structure: One-piece carbon fiber body webbed to aluminum frame
Suspension - Front:Custom independent short-and-long-arm (SLA) with coil-over-shock setup
Suspension - Back: Custom independent short-and-long-arm (SLA) with coil-over-shock setup
Wheels: Front 19ā€ x 8ā€, Rear 21ā€ x 11ā€
Tires: Front P255/40R19, Rear P295/35R21



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Crossfire is a true two-seat sports car with a supercharged 2.7-liter V6 making 275 horsepower and 270 ft-lbs. of torque, mated to a five-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels. Chrysler says the Crossfire will go 148 mph and can get from zero to 60 in a scant 5.8 seconds.







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