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Topic: Concept - Chrysler Firepower
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Wayne Finch Prowler Junkie Posts: 4011 From: Toronto, Canada Registered: SEP 2000
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posted 11-17-2004 10:00 AM
From Autoweek: The second concept, for now dubbed Firepower (Chrysler does not own the name and will need a new one prior to Detroit), is based on the V10 Viper’s architecture but uses the 6.1-liter, 425 hp, 420-lb-ft Hemi V8 that will see first light in the forthcoming 300C SRT-8. Again, officials say there are no production plans, but envision the car occupying the space between the Crossfire and (in theory) the ME412 in Chrysler’s performance portfolio. Though the car is Viper-based—and Creed referenced Chevrolet’s Corvette as a key competitor (again, in theory)—the designers envision “Firepower” as more grand tourer than outright sports car; hence the softened suspension and five-speed automatic transmission. Brakes are 14-inch Brembos at all four corners, and the huge rubber measures 275/35 R19 up front, 335/30 R20 in back. Engineers estimate the car is capable of bolting from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds or less, and a 185 mph top speed. Whether either car ever meets a production line, Chrysler has produced two concepts that would fill obvious holes in both Jeep’s and its own product lineup; executives will keep careful watch on public reaction at Detroit in January.
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Wayne Finch Prowler Junkie Posts: 4011 From: Toronto, Canada Registered: SEP 2000
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posted 11-17-2004 10:01 AM
Other concept is Jeep pickup - Gladiator
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CJ Prowler Junkie Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 11-17-2004 10:09 AM
Interesting car. Before I read the blurb, I thought it had some Crossfire lines........Will have to see it in person.
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DR PROWLER Prowler Junkie Posts: 4079 From: TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA Registered: JUL 2002
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posted 11-17-2004 10:15 AM
If I look from the front,it almost looks like a Vanquish and has the crossfire lines from the side....very nice!hopefully it goes into production!
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halicat unregistered Posts: 4079 From: TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA Registered: JUL 2002
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posted 11-17-2004 10:25 AM
i really like it.... nice lines..... love the front view...i hope they go ahead with production..the large wheels look excellent . but thats my opinion
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BeWare Prowler Junkie Posts: 18511 From: Acworth,GA,USA Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 11-17-2004 11:18 AM
Great looking car. Very similar to the Crossfire
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Thunder Prowler Junkie Posts: 456 From: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Registered: FEB 2003
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posted 11-17-2004 02:38 PM
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