Why was the Crossfire named Crossfire?
Why was the Crossfire named Crossfire?
Re: Why was the Crossfire named Crossfire?
I remember reading somewhere that the Crossfire was named because of the unification of Daimler Benz and Chrysler, since this was one of the first cars built by both companies, (more like 2% Chrysler), there where many issue with butting heads on the design, manufacturing, and power plant used.
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Re: Why was the Crossfire named Crossfire?
Originally Posted by andrew
b/c of the 2 lines that cross/meet/intersect on the door = crossfire... just under the side mirrors.
Re: Why was the Crossfire named Crossfire?
Andrew is correct. It is because of the distinctive lines.
"The long ribbed bonnet, hunkered-down roofline and sweeping rear pillars, leading to the distinctive boat tail and the massive, sculptured rear wings are all retained, as is the unique body side crossover line (which gives rise to the vehicle name). It starts as a concave, indented crease behind the front wheel arch and crosses over the car's flanks - 'crossing' to a convex crease mid-door - then sweeps back to highlight the edge of the rear wings and delineate the tail lamp clusters."
http://autoweb.drive.com.au/cms/A_55...wsarticle.html
If the name had anything to do with the joining of Chrysler and Benz, they would have had to call the vehicle either the "Misfire" or "Backfire", LOL.
"The long ribbed bonnet, hunkered-down roofline and sweeping rear pillars, leading to the distinctive boat tail and the massive, sculptured rear wings are all retained, as is the unique body side crossover line (which gives rise to the vehicle name). It starts as a concave, indented crease behind the front wheel arch and crosses over the car's flanks - 'crossing' to a convex crease mid-door - then sweeps back to highlight the edge of the rear wings and delineate the tail lamp clusters."
http://autoweb.drive.com.au/cms/A_55...wsarticle.html
If the name had anything to do with the joining of Chrysler and Benz, they would have had to call the vehicle either the "Misfire" or "Backfire", LOL.
Re: Why was the Crossfire named Crossfire?
Originally Posted by Rob M
Andrew is correct. It is because of the distinctive lines.
"The long ribbed bonnet, hunkered-down roofline and sweeping rear pillars, leading to the distinctive boat tail and the massive, sculptured rear wings are all retained, as is the unique body side crossover line (which gives rise to the vehicle name). It starts as a concave, indented crease behind the front wheel arch and crosses over the car's flanks - 'crossing' to a convex crease mid-door - then sweeps back to highlight the edge of the rear wings and delineate the tail lamp clusters."
http://autoweb.drive.com.au/cms/A_55...wsarticle.html
If the name had anything to do with the joining of Chrysler and Benz, they would have had to call the vehicle either the "Misfire" or "Backfire", LOL.
"The long ribbed bonnet, hunkered-down roofline and sweeping rear pillars, leading to the distinctive boat tail and the massive, sculptured rear wings are all retained, as is the unique body side crossover line (which gives rise to the vehicle name). It starts as a concave, indented crease behind the front wheel arch and crosses over the car's flanks - 'crossing' to a convex crease mid-door - then sweeps back to highlight the edge of the rear wings and delineate the tail lamp clusters."
http://autoweb.drive.com.au/cms/A_55...wsarticle.html
If the name had anything to do with the joining of Chrysler and Benz, they would have had to call the vehicle either the "Misfire" or "Backfire", LOL.
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Re: Why was the Crossfire named Crossfire?
I didn't know why it was called a Crossfire, and never really wondered until I read this thread...
It seems that they might have a theme going though...
Crossfire/Magnum/Caliber...
Maybe they'll start producing Chrysler models called 1911's/ Desert Eagles/recoils. Used Chryslers could be called reloads...
Jeez...I'm full of lame jokes tonight... I must be low on blood sugar or something.
It seems that they might have a theme going though...
Crossfire/Magnum/Caliber...
Maybe they'll start producing Chrysler models called 1911's/ Desert Eagles/recoils. Used Chryslers could be called reloads...
Jeez...I'm full of lame jokes tonight... I must be low on blood sugar or something.
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