posted 01-03-2003 09:00 PM         

This car looks SWEET and it has a V8 Super Charged HEMI!

5.7-liter Hemi V8 built for the Ram pickup and adds a Whipple supercharger that boosts output from 345 hp to an estimated 430 hp to 450 hp and raises torque from 375 lb-ft to 480. Chrysler says this performance version (there will be a de-tuned model) will go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and top out at 150 mph.

Complete Article at Autoweek

Don't get me wrong, it looks great and sounds awesome but, I am getting very tired of all these very cool concept cars that never come to be.

(Still waiting for the crossfire....)

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Originally posted by spoons:
Looks like this will be a reality in mid-2004.

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Wasn't the Crossfire to be a reality by September 2002?
A couple of salesmen were pestering me to put a deposit on one that would be here in September timeframe. To my knowledge, no one still has this car.

posted 01-05-2003 12:18 PM         

In brief, the Crossfire will appear in 2003, as a 2004
as stated LAST January 3rd, 2002 (I have highlighted the date info from the report for reference here.)

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Chrysler Kicks Off New Year In Style By Unveiling All-New 2004 Crossfire

Where Route 66 Meets the Autobahn

Los Angeles, Jan 3, 2002 - America's classic Route 66 and Germany's legendary Autobahn are two of the most famous roads in the world. Next year, you'll be able to merge on to either in Chrysler's all-new 2004 Crossfire, a sports coupe that combines American design with German engineering.

"Chrysler Crossfire is the sports coupe of the future, it's an American dream machine come true," said Dieter Zetsche, President and CEO of the Chrysler Group. "Following the footsteps of Dodge Viper and Chrysler PT Cruiser, it's a great concept-to-reality story that combines head-turning design with world class engineering.

"Chrysler Crossfire symbolizes what this merger is all about," continued Zetsche. "It's a great example of what we call disciplined pizzazz, or the ability to bring a got-to-have-it vehicle to market profitably by working together, combining strengths, and effectively leveraging resources. Chrysler Crossfire represents the future of the Chrysler brand as it incorporates proven quality and technology in a stunning wrapper."

The 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is a low-slung, two seat coupe with a carved, sculptured appearance. Under the hood is a 3.2-liter 90-degree V-6, 18-valve SOHC engine available with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission.

In early 2003, Chrysler will build Crossfire in Germany, in conjunction with Karmann, a long-time DaimlerChrysler partner with more than 100 years of manufacturing experience. Founded in 1901, Karmann is one of the world's leading full-service suppliers to the automotive industry.

Further details of the all-new Chrysler Crossfire coupe will be released later in 2002.

Following are "at-a-glance" features offered in 2004 Chrysler Crossfire:
3.2-litre, 18-valve, SOHC V-6 engine
215 horsepower, 229 ft.-lb. torque
Six-speed manual transmission or
Five-speed electronically controlled adaptive automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Four-wheel antilock brakes with front power 300 x 28 mm ventilated disc brakes and rear power 278 x 9 mm solid disc brakes
Electronic Stability Program which integrates single brake application and throttle intervention for yaw control, ignition and throttle intervention for wheelspin control
All-speed traction control senses drive-wheel slip and individually brakes the slipping wheel and/or reduces excess engine power until control is regained
Independent double wishbone front suspension with coil springs and gas-charged shock absorbers
Independent five-link rear suspension with coil springs and gas-charged shock absorbers
Tow away protection
Manually telescoping steering column
Speed-sensitive deployable rear spoiler
Six speaker sound system with dual subwoofers
Front 18-inch P225/40 VR tires
Rear 19-inch P255/35 VR tires
Aluminum alloy wheels

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