Thread: Explains touring vs. off the line performance
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Old May 1, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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Default Re: Explains touring vs. off the line performance
Originally Posted by Hawk Monster
I found this article interesting. It does not add much that isn't on this forum except that it does discuss the good touring feel of the non-SRT Xfire. After two years of owning both a roadster(6 speed) and a coupe (automatic) I found the discussion of the 2000 to 3000 rpm feel to be critical to the sweet spot for the Xfires I own.

Full Test: 2004 Chrysler Crossfire


I hadn't seen this article before and found it an interesting read as well - thankee.
I can't speak for the quarter mile or even 0-60 times (as I've never actually timed that - all I know is it is normally fast enough to bring a smile to my face and that's good enough for me!) but I did agree with most of the comments regarding handling.

Living in a household with both my Crossfire and my boyfriend's Boxster (not an S), I especially enjoyed those comparisons. I do agree wholeheartedly that the Boxster FEELS more responsive due to the direct feedback from the wheel but since we've autocrossed both - the actual handling (regardless of driver emotional response) is on par. The boxster feels more in control and therefore generates a tad more confidence BUT lap times from the same driver are comparable. Again, that is autocross lap times not drag.

I've found that here at a mile plus altitude, I generally shift around 3500 rpms ('08 na roadster). She seems plenty torquey at low rpms to me - then again, I have this incredibly heavy foot, lol. My only difficulty with her was learning to handle the seemingly short shift time from first to second on take-off but that is due mainly to me driving wee lil four-bangers most my life and having to rev the crap outta them to get going. Actually had the same learning curve with the first Ducati come to think of it. More power equals different driving/riding methods.

Are there faster and better handling sports cars out there then my Crossfire? You betcha! Do I care? Not really. I bought her for the total package which includes her drop dead gorgeous looks. She makes me happy just like my lil PT Cruiser still makes me happy. Different cars for different reasons.

Would I still buy a Boxster S coupe as my next car? Probably, unless something else catches my spirit in the same price range. Would I give up the Crossfire to do it? Nope! I'm a collector not a trader.

 
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