Chrysler Crossfire
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The Chrysler Crossfire is a
Developed during the period when Chrysler and Mercedes Benz had merged, known as
Design
The name "Crossfire" refers to two
The Chrysler Crossfire concept car was introduced at the 2001 North American International Auto Show and the production version was unveiled at the 2002 Los Angeles Auto Show as a 2004 model "is as faithful a translation from concept to production as any in recent memory."[8][9] The concept car was designed "to evoke a strong, passionate, emotional response. We had to retain that. We want to polarize our audience—we want people to love it or hate it."[8]
Conceived as a two-seat
The Crossfire 's styling includes a wide stance with 19-inch rear wheels and 18-inch front wheels.
Chrysler said the Crossfire took inspiration from the 1930s
Mechanical design
Chrysler executed the interior and exterior styling. All other elements of the car such as
The standard
The SRT-6 models were equipped with a supercharged version of the M112 engine built by Mercedes' performance branch, AMG. The SRT-6 models came only with the 5-speed automatic transmission, consistent with AMG cars of the same era. The 6-speed transmission used by the Chrysler Crossfire is a variant of the Mercedes sourced NSG-370. The 5-speed automatic transmission in the Crossfire (known as 5G-Tronic) is also Mercedes-sourced and a variant of the 722.6 family. The automatic transmission-equipped Crossfires achieve a better EPA fuel efficiency rating over the 6MT, mostly due to the difference in gear ratios.
The Crossfire uses the
The first production Crossfire was assembled on 3 February 2003, by Chrysler Group's COO Wolfgang Bernhard in Germany.[22]
Equipment
The Chrysler Crossfire's standard features included large alloy wheels with performance-rated tires, a Becker–sourced AM/FM stereo with anti-theft system and a single-disc CD player, keyless entry with security alarm, a power-retractable rear wing spoiler, leather-trimmed seating surfaces, dual power front sports bucket seats, full instrumentation, a 3.2 L V6 engine with a manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive (RWD), a leather-wrapped and stitched steering wheel, a power-retractable cloth convertible roof (for convertible models), front floor mats, and air conditioning.
Optional features included an automatic transmission, a six-speaker premium Infinity sound system with two "subwoofers" mounted directly behind each seat, a CD-based GPS navigational system, exterior paint colors, and additional interior color choices.
Sales and production numbers
The original contract with Karmann to build the Crossfire was for about five years with an annual sales target of 20,000 units in the United States.[23] Sales of the Crossfire were slow, with an average 230-day supply of the vehicles during November 2005. A small number of Crossfires were imported to the United States and Mexico in 2006 (and almost all of these were roadsters).[24]
Chrysler discontinued the Crossfire after the 2008 model year, as part of its restructuring plans.[25] The last Crossfire was assembled on December 17, 2007.
Model Type / Year | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | Grand Totals |
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Crossfire Coupe | 0 | 1,807 | 770 | 434 | 0 | 3,011 |
Crossfire Limited Coupe | 22,801 | 9,027 | 2,155 | 1,063 | 826 | 35,872 |
Crossfire Limited Coupe (RHD) | 2,322 | 983 | 591 | 128 | 0 | 4,024 |
Crossfire Limited Roadster (LHD & RHD) | 0 | 18,501 | 4,281 | 1,905 | 960 | 25,647 |
Crossfire Roadster | 0 | 1,806 | 780 | 803 | 0 | 3,389 |
Crossfire SRT-6 Coupe | 0 | 2,419 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 2,466 |
Crossfire SRT-6 Coupe (RHD) | 0 | 26 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 105 |
Crossfire SRT-6 Roadster | 0 | 1,252 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 1,321 |
Crossfire SRT-6 Roadster (RHD) | 0 | 78 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 179 |
Grand Totals | 25,123 | 35,899 | 8,873 | 4,333 | 1,786 | 76,014 |
- Notes:
- LHD = Left hand drive (steering wheel on the left side)
- RHD = Right hand drive (steering wheel on the right side)
- Crossfire Coupe and Crossfire Roadster refer to the "Base" model
Year[27][28] | 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.
Models
Model | Years | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Handling | 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Top Speed |
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Limited | 2004–2008 | 3.2 L V6 | 195.2 cu in (3199 cc)[1] | 215 hp (160 kW; 218 PS)[1] | 229 lb⋅ft (310 N⋅m)[1] | Skid pad 1.0g
70 – 0 mph in 161 ft.[29] |
6.4 sec (6-speed manual)[30] |
155 mph (electronically limited) |
Base (Standard) | 2005–2008 | |||||||
SRT-6 | 2005–2006 | Supercharged 3.2 L V6 | 330 hp (246 kW; 335 PS)[2] | 310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) | Skid pad 1.0g
70 – 0 mph in 157 ft.[29] |
4.8 sec (5-speed automatic)[31] | 155 mph (electronically limited) |
Base and Limited
For model year 2004, only the coupe was offered in a single trim level, equipped similarly to the following year's Limited model.
For model year 2005 model year; Coupe and Roadster configurations were available, each with three ascending trim levels: Base, Limited, and SRT-6 (supercharged). Base Crossfires, Coupe or Roadster, featured matte black painted windshield frames, black filler plugs (in place of fog lights) in the front fascia, and fabric seats with separate, movable headrests. Limited and SRT-6 models, both Coupe and Roadster, all featured silver-painted windshield frames and are equipped with fog lights. The Limited trim level featured leather upholstery. The SRT-6 model offered leather/Alcantara upholstery. All Base and Limited Crossfire models included an electronic rear wing that would automatically deploy at about 65 mph and descend at 45 mph. A manual override switch raised or lowered the spoiler at any speed.
For model years 2006-2007, an SE Roadster model (essentially a base model) was offered in Blaze Red Crystal Pearl and with black accented 15-spoke SRT-6 style wheels.
SRT-6
The SRT-6 trim level, available as a
For model year 2006, the SRT-6 was became special order only.
Notes
- ^ a b c d "2008 Crossfire Feature Availability and Specifications" (PDF). Chrysler media. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ a b c "2006 Chrysler Crossfire Specifications" (PDF). Chrysler media. pp. 10–13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ Rosenholtz, Jared (4 July 2018). "The Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 Is A Supercharged Bargain". CarBuzz. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ Bell, Matt (18 April 2018). "New Age Classic - Chrysler Crossfire". Classics World. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ Patton, Phil (27 May 2007). "From a Bad Marriage, Pretty Babies". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ^ a b Joe, Lorio (April 2009). "Chrysler Crossfire – Road Test & Review". Automobile. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ Odell, John (28 May 2003). "Chrysler Crossfire: Los Angeles Times's view". cars.com. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ^ a b Wyss, Wallace A. (April 2003). "Chrysler Crossfire - Car News". Car and Driver. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ^ "Preview: '04 Chrysler Crossfire". The Car Connection. 7 January 2002. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ^ Connelly, Mary (2 June 2003). "Crossfire purely an 'image car'". Automotive News. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
- ^ Williams, Paul (10 August 2011). "Car Review: 2004 Chrysler Crossfire Limited". Driving. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ^ a b Neil, Dan (1 October 2003). "Caught up in the Crossfire". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ISBN 978-0-7864-4672-8. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ^ Lienert, Paul (26 March 2003). "Crossfire's looks sizzle, performance sputters". The Detroit News.
- ^ Rothwell, Rob (2 May 2004). "2004 Chrysler Crossfire Coupe Road Test". auto123.com. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ^ Sessions, Ron (May 2003). "First Drive: 2004 Chrysler Crossfire". Motor Trend. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "2004 Chrysler Crossfire marketing video". Retro Video Archive. Retrieved 27 November 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "2004 Chrysler Crossfire". 6 November 2012.
- ^ a b Edmonson, Gail; Kerwin, Kathleen (29 September 2003). "DaimlerChrysler: Stalled". BusinessWeek. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ Pund, Daniel (1 May 2003). "2004 Chrysler Crossfire". Car and Driver. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ Stewart, Ben (June 2003). "Automotive: Reports From Around The World". Popular Mechanics. Vol. 180, no. 6. p. 50. Retrieved 27 November 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Chrysler Group COO Wolfgang Bernhard drives first, all-new 2004 Chrysler Crossfire off the production line" (Press release). 3 February 2003.
- ^ "USA: Chrysler's Crossfire 'halo' car has doubtful future". just-auto. 30 September 2005. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ^ "Overstock.com Announces New Marketing Partnership With Chrysler Group". Overstock.com (Press release). Archived from the original on 10 February 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ^ Durbin, Dee-Ann (1 November 2007). "Chrysler to cut up to 12,000 jobs". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 3 November 2007. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ^ "Officially recognized production numbers by CICCI". 23 November 2013. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ Waterman, Stuart (14 March 2006). "Chrysler caught in own Crossfire?". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ Figures for 2006/2007: Automobil Revue, catalogue edition 2008, p. 47.
- ^ a b "2004 Chrysler Crossfire (from DaimlerChrysler Press Release)". Serious Wheels. Archived from the original on 27 August 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ DeLorenzo, Matt (October 2009). "2004 Chrysler Crossfire – Road Test — Where style is substance". Road & Track. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ Robinson, Aaron (March 2005). "2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 – Comparison Tests". Car & Driver. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ New Cars and Trucks Buyer's Guide. Edmunds. 2006. p. 217. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
References
- Holmes, Mark (2007). Ultimate Convertibles: Roofless Beauty. London: Kandour. pp. 62–63. ISBN 978-1-905741-62-5.
- Robinson, Aaron (August 2004). "Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 – Road Test". Car & Driver. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- "2004 Chrysler Crossfire". Automobile. Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- "2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster". Business Week. 27 December 2005. Archived from the original on 26 June 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- "2004 Crossfire SRT-6 Packs Punch". Motor Trend. May 2004. p. 30.
External links
- Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 website
- "Chrysler Crossfire and SRT-6: the retuned Mercedes SL". allpar.com. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- "Crossfire SRT-6 Heritage: production 2005 - 2006". Official SRT web site. Archived from the original on 3 September 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2023.