Chrysler Crossfire – A So-so Car?
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Two different versions of the Crossfire are available: a coupe or a roadster (in which case, you’ll need a Crossfire windscreen (windblocker wind deflector). The Crossfire is based upon the Mercedes Benz SLK chassis. The Crossfire was mediocre to respond, the steering was sloppy, and it was as aerodynamic as a brick. While the body styling evoked dream images, the plastic interior was a disappointment. Most other automobiles in the same class provide a cockpit that didn’t have such a plastic-feel, as the Crossfire. Finally, the Crossfire’s performance in uninspiring. The Crossfire is sluggish for speed and acceleration, and it just drinks the gas.
Chrysler gave birth to the Crossfire in summer 2003, with a coupe only version. Then, the two seater roadster came out to popularity in 2005. A super-duper high performance version was introduced later in fall, the SRT6, with a supercharged 3/2 liter, V6 engine. The Crossfire engine provides 330 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. One minor bummer was the SRT6 came only with an awkward five speed automatic transmission. Then, the coils and shocks were improved, which improved handling but made the right rough. Finally, performance tires can significantly improve the handling profile of the Crossfire, adding a lot more zip and glees of fun.
Hearing the feedback of high prices, Chrysler added a basic model to the 2005 Crossfire lineup. For more options, new colors, wheel styles and colors were added. With no shortage of options and choices, the roadster was the king Crossfire.
Sales have continually dropped to unimpressive levels, so 2009 may be the Crossfire’s last year of life. The roadster will most likely remain the most popular version of the Crossfire. There isn’t a strong prosepct for this car in the collector marketplace. This car will certainly be missed by its fans and the auto industry alike.
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When the author isn’t driving her own Crossfire, she’s a fan of the ChryslerCrossfire windscreen windblocker wind deflector, psychic readings, and the Seattle HCG Diet.
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