Chrysler Crossfire History

10th March 2010

Chrysler produced two different versions: 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 heavy on its feet, the steering much to loose, the it was as aerodynamic as a rock. People were balanced in their compliments: they like the outside of the car, but hated its inside. Most other automobiles in the same class provide a cockpit that didn’t have such a plastic-feel, as the Crossfire. With all things considered, the Crossfire didn’t offer noteworthy performance. The Crossfire is sluggish for speed and acceleration, and it just drinks the gas.

The Crossfire was introduced to the world in the summer of 2003, as a coupe only. Then, the two seater roadster came out to popularity in 2005. To garner the performance buyers, the SRT6 version was introduced latter in fall, providing a supercharged 3/2 liter, V6 engine. Under the hood, the Crossfire churns out a respectable 330 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately for performists, they could only get a clunky five speed automatic transmission with the SRT6. Finally, additional suspension components were added, which improved handling but hurt ride smoothness.  Finally, performance tires can significantly improve the ride characteristics of the Crossfire, adding a lot more wow-factor and glees of fun.

Hearing the feedback of high prices, Chrysler added a basic model to the 2005 Crossfire lineup. Not to become stale, the Crossfire added new new colors, trim levels, and aluminum wheels. Even with all these different styles, the roadster is still the most popular version.

The Crossfire has been dropping off the sale significance for the last two years, so 2009 may be its last year in production.  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 deflectorpsychic readings, and the  Seattle HCG Diet.

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