Originally Posted by gashwill
Hey I'm all for an affordable Chrysler/Dodge sports car but what platform they can use to make it happen? The Demon concept is based on a modified SLK chassis much like our Crossfire is. (the 94.5 inch wheel base gave that away even before current issue car magazines revealed as much in mini road tests). But NO WAY is that going to be available for a use now that the Bemz-Chrysler "divorce" is a reality. The Price would be too high !
And there are no other small rear drive platforms in Chrysler's inventory. This talk of using some yet to be developed Chinese/Cherry platform is totally "pie in the sky". First off, it will be years before such a platform is ready, second it will be FRONT WHEEL DRIVE with a transverse mounted engine. Totally unsuited for a sports car !
I'd love to see them have a low priced sports car sitting in their showrooms but I'm just not sure how it could happen now that the SLK platform is gone...
Slim