Crossfire 2.0
Re: Crossfire 2.0
Originally Posted by Mr. Max
Eric, I've heard the name comes from the lines. I've also heard the name comes from the marriage of Chrysler and Daimler. Lastly, I've heard the name came from both of those things. Which is it? 1,2,or3
Thanks!
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Re: Crossfire 2.0
Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
Eric,
Any thoughts on using the Genesis platform, shortened and made into a 2 seater?
I swear, strakes, SSB color and a spine, that puppy would pass for a Crossfire.
franc
Any thoughts on using the Genesis platform, shortened and made into a 2 seater?
I swear, strakes, SSB color and a spine, that puppy would pass for a Crossfire.
franc
Re: Crossfire 2.0
Originally Posted by Creator
Answer #1 is correct. Don Renkert came up with the name because of the crossing of the lines on the bodyside. When we were developing the original concept there was no intention of using a Mercedes chassis.
Re: Crossfire 2.0
Originally Posted by Creator
Not unless you want it made in Korea! Let's keep this thing 'Merican!
That said, OK what in America looks good to you? Chrysler stuff?
franc
Re: Crossfire 2.0
Originally Posted by Jeff Cobb
When I saw the 200C, it made me think that in some Chrysler board meeting somebody asked what was wrong with the Sebring, and the answer was . . . "it's not a Crossfire."
Re: Crossfire 2.0
I saw the Creators new HYUNDAI "Genesis" coupe at the Cleveland Auto show. I must say I was very impressed and it was the only car I sat in.
I always did kind of like the old Tiburons too, especially after they changed the front ends. (Did Eric have anything to do with that?)
Never thought I'd say this about a Hyundai, but I may seriously consider the Genesis as my next everyday driver. I do wish they would have put the sedans V8 in it though.
I always did kind of like the old Tiburons too, especially after they changed the front ends. (Did Eric have anything to do with that?)
Never thought I'd say this about a Hyundai, but I may seriously consider the Genesis as my next everyday driver. I do wish they would have put the sedans V8 in it though.
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Re: Crossfire 2.0
Thanks for the explanation Eric, very interesting, fills in the blanks for me.
When I was about 12 years old I got a drafting table and some drafting instruments for Christmas, I loved to draw. My uncle was an architect/acoustic engineer and he and my dad figured they'd try and encourage my drawing talents. So I guess I figured I should start designing cars. I'd been a car nut since I could walk and my grandfather was a Chrysler/Dodge/Imperial dealer. So I spent one snowy, home from school morning, looking through car magazines for ideas, back then it was Car Craft, Hot Rod and Motor Trend and I came up with a sketch that looked alarmingly like the Ford Pinto. Hey I'm 12! SO I send it off to Ford for a response. Heck I thought I'd done something great. What I get back from Ford was a Cease and Desist letter. Seems my "design" was a little too close to a Pinto. That was the last time I tried to "design" anything.
Love your designs, keep them coming!
Pat
When I was about 12 years old I got a drafting table and some drafting instruments for Christmas, I loved to draw. My uncle was an architect/acoustic engineer and he and my dad figured they'd try and encourage my drawing talents. So I guess I figured I should start designing cars. I'd been a car nut since I could walk and my grandfather was a Chrysler/Dodge/Imperial dealer. So I spent one snowy, home from school morning, looking through car magazines for ideas, back then it was Car Craft, Hot Rod and Motor Trend and I came up with a sketch that looked alarmingly like the Ford Pinto. Hey I'm 12! SO I send it off to Ford for a response. Heck I thought I'd done something great. What I get back from Ford was a Cease and Desist letter. Seems my "design" was a little too close to a Pinto. That was the last time I tried to "design" anything.
Love your designs, keep them coming!
Pat
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Re: Crossfire 2.0
Originally Posted by patpur
Thanks for the explanation Eric, very interesting, fills in the blanks for me.
When I was about 12 years old I got a drafting table and some drafting instruments for Christmas, I loved to draw. My uncle was a draftsman and so he and my dad figured they'd try and encourage my drawing talents. So I guess I figured I should start designing cars. My grandfather was a Chrysler/Dodge/Imperial dealer. So I spent one snowy, home from school morning looking through car magazines, back then it was Car Craft, Hot Rod and Motor Trend and I came up with a sketch that looked alarmingly like the Ford Pinto. Hey I'm 12! SO I send it off to Ford for a response. I think probably like any 12 year would that I'd done something great. What I get back from Ford was a Cease and Desist letter. Seems my "design" was a little to close to a Pinto. That was the last time I tried to "design" anything.
Love your designs, keep them coming!
Pat
When I was about 12 years old I got a drafting table and some drafting instruments for Christmas, I loved to draw. My uncle was a draftsman and so he and my dad figured they'd try and encourage my drawing talents. So I guess I figured I should start designing cars. My grandfather was a Chrysler/Dodge/Imperial dealer. So I spent one snowy, home from school morning looking through car magazines, back then it was Car Craft, Hot Rod and Motor Trend and I came up with a sketch that looked alarmingly like the Ford Pinto. Hey I'm 12! SO I send it off to Ford for a response. I think probably like any 12 year would that I'd done something great. What I get back from Ford was a Cease and Desist letter. Seems my "design" was a little to close to a Pinto. That was the last time I tried to "design" anything.
Love your designs, keep them coming!
Pat
Re: Crossfire 2.0
Originally Posted by Creator
.......... Working with Savitch we built the full size clay in about 4 months and shipped it off to Metalcrafters.........
It is so very cool that Eric in on this site.
Re: Crossfire 2.0
Originally Posted by rodimus
Could this actually happen or is this just fantasy?
Or would it end up the Hyundai Crossfire or Firepower?
Did you have any input on the Firepower?
Sorry if this was covered already......
Or would it end up the Hyundai Crossfire or Firepower?
Did you have any input on the Firepower?
Sorry if this was covered already......
The Firepower was actually designed by Brian Nielander, after I had already left the company. Brian and I were interns together and we both started at Chrysler within a few weeks of each other. Last I heard he was still at Chrysler as a design manager.
Re: Crossfire 2.0
Originally Posted by Creator
No, Xfire 2.0 is just a 'What if'....It's fun to think about what could happen if Chrysler weren't in this mess. Anything is possible, though. Maybe we can get some investors together and build it!
The Firepower was actually designed by Brian Nielander, after I had already left the company. Brian and I were interns together and we both started at Chrysler within a few weeks of each other. Last I heard he was still at Chrysler as a design manager.
The Firepower was actually designed by Brian Nielander, after I had already left the company. Brian and I were interns together and we both started at Chrysler within a few weeks of each other. Last I heard he was still at Chrysler as a design manager.
That would be cool if we could get 2.0 privately built.
Talk about rare!!
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Re: Crossfire 2.0
Originally Posted by Creator
The idea was to continue the center spine from the hood into the windshield, to form a unique cowl shape that's reminiscent of the old split windshields, without the split.