New Crossfire

snake · #1 02-01-2003, 11:31 AM

so what's everyones thoughts on the crossfire. i like the car but i'm not to sure about its appearance from the rear yet. glad to see other manufacturers building mid priced sports cars though.

a picture i took at the naias

tim
clubspeed

Scott 02 · #2 02-01-2003, 10:22 PM

I think its great. Its a nice little car. I think we should thank Igor for adding the crossfire to Chrysler. Im looking into some more information on this car to post later.

SilverLotus340R · #3 02-02-2003, 10:22 PM

Thanks Again Igor!

Im really looking foreward to the debut of the Crossfire..i really want to see it in person..the extending wing feature has me inticed..and the overall look of the car just makes me smile..

Hudson · #4 02-03-2003, 02:42 PM

Prices haven't been announced yet, but it'll probably run in the low $30k range. It's built by Karmann in Germany and based on the Mercedes-Benz SLK. It will be powered by a Mercedes-Benz V6 and offered with a stick shift.

Scott 02 · #5 02-03-2003, 03:19 PM

The Crossfire is powered by a Mercedes based 3.2-liter 18-valve SOHC V6 engine, which makes 215 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed electronically controlled automatic tranny(sounds like problems in the long run) puts the power to the road. This vehicle benefits from an Electronic Stability Program, were Chrysler, integrates brake application and throttle intervention for YAW control, and ignition and throttle intervention for wheel control. I have also seen a 2.7L Supercharged V-6 that makes 275hp thats also available.
This baby will sell for $28,000-$35,000. THe expected price is $30,000

Hudson · #6 02-03-2003, 04:58 PM

Why would an electronically-controlled transmission sound "like problems in the long-run?" Mercedes-Benz has been making electronically-controlled automatics for years. Chrysler themselves have been making them since the late 1980s.

A manual 6-speed transmission is also available on the Crossfire.

Scott 02 · #7 02-03-2003, 05:02 PM

If it were to ever go bad....EXPENSIVE!!! $$$$$$ thats what im talking about.

Polygon · #8 02-03-2003, 09:06 PM

I wonder why they don't have the Hemi as an option.

Scott 02 · #9 02-03-2003, 10:25 PM

B/C Dodge has the hemi. Both are the same companies, but it probably sounds better to have a Dodge Vehical with a Hemi.

dolla_bill0913 · #10 02-03-2003, 11:30 PM

Anyone know when the first test are going to be done on it to find the 0 to 60 and 1/4 mile times?

Polygon · #11 02-07-2003, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scott 02
B/C Dodge has the hemi. Both are the same companies, but it probably sounds better to have a Dodge Vehical with a Hemi.

There are Chryslers planned to have the Hemi, it is not a Dodge exclusive engine.

Scott 02 · #12 02-07-2003, 02:02 PM

What car does Chrysler plan to put the hemi in then?

evilbyte · #13 03-05-2003, 12:49 PM

the hemi will go into the Dodge Magnum SRT-8

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Scott 02 · #14 03-05-2003, 02:21 PM

It might. I'll have to check it out and see. Im glad to see Hemi's back in action.

nopants · #15 04-07-2003, 12:36 PM

check out the new forum for the crossfire...

Picts and info here!

http://crossfiretalk.com

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