Chrysler Crossfire

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Chrysler Crossfire
Manufacturer	Karmann
Parent company	DaimlerChrysler
Production	2004–2006
Assembly	Osnabrück, Germany
Predecessor	Chrysler Prowler
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door convertible 2-door coupe
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Mercedes-Benz R170
Engine	3.2L 215 hp V6 3.2L 330 hp V6
Transmission	5-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	94.5 in
Length	159.8 in
Width	69.5 in
Height	51.5 in (coupe) 51.8 in (roadster)
Fuel capacity	15.9 US gal.
Related	Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Similar	BMW Z4 Nissan 350Z Infiniti G35

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.

Contents 1 Name 2 Features 3 Sales 4 2004 5 2005 6 2006 7 SRT-6 trim level 8 References 8.1 Notes 9 External links

[edit] Name

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.

[edit] Features

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.

[edit] 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.

Year [1]	2003	2004	2005
Production	35,700	28,000	12,500

Note: Cars produced in one calendar year are marketed as the following model year.

[edit] 2004

In 2004, there was a single Crossfire edition as a Coupe.

[edit] 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. [1] - 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

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] References

• "2004 Crossfire SRT-6 Packs Punch". Motor Trend (May, 2004): 30. 

[edit] Notes

1. ^ Chrysler caught in own Crossfire?. Autoblog.com. Retrieved on March 14, 2006.

[edit] External links

• Crossfire SRT-6 on Autoguidewiki.com
• Crossfire on allpar.com
• Review: 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (Retrieved on 2006-11-29)
• http://www.crossfireforum.org
• http://www.crossfirecommunity.net

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