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Chrysler Crossfire

Chrysler Crossfire
2006 Chrysler Crossfire (ZH MY05) coupe (2015-11-11) 01.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Karmann
Production February 2003–December 2007
Model years 2004-2008
Assembly Osnabrück, Germany
Designer Eric Stoddard, Andrew Dyson
Body and chassis
Class Sports car
Body style 2-door convertible
2-door fastback coupe
Layout FR layout
Platform Chrysler ZH
Mercedes-Benz R170
Related Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170)
Powertrain
Engine

3.2 L M112 E32 (195 cu in) V6

3.2 L AMG M112 C32 (195 cu in) V6
Transmission 5-speed (Mercedes 5G-Tronic)automatic
6-speed Chrysler NSG370 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 94.5 in (2,400 mm)
Length 159.8 in (4,059 mm)
Width 69.5 in (1,765 mm)
Height 51.5 in (1,308 mm) (coupe)
51.8 in (1,316 mm) (roadster)

3.2 L M112 E32 (195 cu in) V6

The Chrysler Crossfire is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door sports car sold by Chrysler and built by Karmann of Germany for model years 2004-2008.

Developed during the union of Daimler and Chrysler, the two-seater is based on the Mercedes-Benz R170 platform and shares 80% of its components with the first generation SLK. The second generation SLK was built on a new R171 platform starting in the 2005 model year; the R170 platform was essentially handed down to Chrysler for use in building the Crossfire. Having initially arrived in 2001 as a concept car styled by Eric Stoddard, the Chrysler was further refined by Andrew Dyson before production began in 2003 for 2004 model year sales.

The name "Crossfire" refers to the two character lines that run from front to rear along the body sides — crossing each other midway through the door panel. Conceived during the period of Chrysler's ownership by Daimler-Benz, the name also refers to the collaboration of the two companies.

The Crossfire's fastback roof and broad rear fenders made for a rear end design that prompted automotive journalists and writers to compare the new car to American Motors' 1965–1967 Marlin. The "distinctive boat-tail rear end that reminds more than one observer of the old Rambler Marlin." For example, Rob Rothwell wrote "... when I first espied the rear lines of the Chrysler Crossfire I was instantly transported back to 1965 and my favorite car of that year, the Rambler Marlin."Motor Trend also compared the "provocative boattail theme" of the 2004 Crossfire's sheetmetal to that of the AMC Marlin fastback. However, British motoring journalist Jeremy Clarkson had a less kind interpretation of the Crossfire's design, stating that the shape of the rear end resembles the stance a dog takes when defecating.


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