Chrysler Crossfire -

The Chrysler Crossfire is a rear-wheel drive sports car sold by DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler marque, and replaced the Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler. The car is built for DaimlerChrysler by Karmann in Germany and shares over half of its components, including most of its interior, drivetrain, and chassis, with the previous-generation (R170) Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. It is available as a coupé and as a roadster. Due to very slow sales, production of the car will cease in summer of 2007 when the five-year production contract with Karmann ends. [1]1 Name3 Sales5 20057 SRT-6 trim level8.1 Notes
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The name Crossfire comes as a reference to the distinctive character lines that run from front to rear through the body sides. They create a surface that is upward facing as it passes over the rear fender, but they cross mid-way through the door to form a downward facing surface as they reach the front fender. Also, since it shares elements from Chrysler and Daimler-Benz, the name is a reference to their collaboration.The standard transmission is a 6-speed manual, and a 5-speed automatic is optional. Base Crossfires, originally sold beginning in the 2004 model year, are equipped with a 3.2&# L, 18-valve, SOHC V6 engine which produces 215&# hp and 229&# ft·lb of torque.
2004 was the last year for the SLK from which the Crossfire is built. Since the 2005 model year, the SLK has been built on a platform with SLR-style looks. The Crossfire remains the only car based on the older chassis.
Sales
The sales of the Crossfire have been slow, with an average 230 day supply of the vehicles as of November 2005. The Crossfire has been outselling its predecessor, the Plymouth/Chrysler Prowler ever since. 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), though there is a 2006 model for Europe and Canada. Chrysler currently plans to bring the Crossfire back in full to the United States and Mexican markets for 2007, although the car will cease production for all markets after the 2008 model year.
Year [1]2004 2005 Production 35,70012,500
Note: Cars produced in one calendar year are marketed as the following model year.
2004
In 2004, there was a single Crossfire ion as a Coupe.
2005
In 2005, the SRT-6 trim level was added. Variants numbered six, with two body models, Coupe and Roadster, and three trim levels, Base, Limited and SRT-6. [2] - The limited coupe has the the following amenities(compared to a base): - cupholder - homelink - crossfire nameplated stainless steel door sill plates - storage net between both front seats - storage nets behind both front seats mounted on the bulkhead at the bottom - silver cigarette lighter - tire pressure monitor - aluminum rubber studded pedals - power seats - different seats altogether with adjustable headrests - leather seats - heated seats - 6 speaker 240 watt infinity modulus radio (base just has a 4 speaker stereo with black knobs and no amplifier) - fog lights - silver trimmed speaker grilles - satin silver finish exterior windshield frame, side fender vents and door handles (all black on base) - chrome finish on exhaust pipe tips - automatic transmission option - color option other than black clearcoat - interior color option other than black cloth - gas strut on glovebox door (this strut is on the limited creates a slow opening door rather than just dropping open) - heated exterior mirrors - cabin air filtration system (base just has a simple recirculation feature) - floormats - touring gear - painted engine cover
2006
Trim level changes included the dropping of the SRT-6 and renaming of Base to Standard, returning to four variants: Standard Coupe and Roadster, and Limited Coupe and Roadster.
SRT-6 trim level
The SRT-6 is available as both a coupe and a convertible with 330&# hp (246&# kW) and 330&# ft·lb (420&# N·m) of torque. Upgrades found in the SRT-6 include suspension, brakes, and cosmetics. The SRT-6 only comes with the Autostick transmission. The SRT has a fixed spoiler compared to the automatic retractable wing on the other models. The SRT also has a modified front end which includes a front spoiler, along with an available navigation system differentiate the SRT from other trim levels.
References 2004 Crossfire SRT-6 Packs Punch. Motor Trend (May, 2004): 30.&#
Notes ^ Chrysler caught in own Crossfire?. Autoblog.com. Retrieved on 2006 March 14.
External links Crossfire SRT-6 on Autoguidewiki.com Crossfire on allpar.com