more SRT-6 info
more SRT-6 info
From autoweek...
(08:30 Nov. 26, 2003)
Chrysler ups Crossfire performance with supercharged SRT-6
By AUTOWEEK
MOVE OVER SRT-4 AND Ram SRT-10.
Those hot Dodge models from Chryslerfs Performance Vehicle Operations shop are about to be joined in the showroom by PVOfs first stab at a souped-up Chrysler: the 2005 Crossfire SRT-6.
Due in September 2004, the Crossfire SRT-6 follows the May 2004 introduction of the sharply styled Crossfire Roadster convertible. SRT-6 is powered by a supercharged version of the carfs current 3.2-liter V6 engine borrowed from the Mercedes-Benz SLK320. Output jumps from the 215 hp provided by the naturally aspirated 3.2-liter engine to at least 330 hp. The supercharged engine makes 349 hp in the SLK32 AMG.
Chryslerfs chief operating officer Wolfgang Bernhard promised 0-to-60-mph times at about five seconds for the supercharged Crossfire. The hotter Crossfire gets special wheels and badging and a fixed rear spoiler replacing the motorized pop-up job on the current model. Chrysler will make the SRT-6 engine available on the coming Crossfire Roadster, along with all-weather Z-rated high-performance tires.
(08:30 Nov. 26, 2003)
Chrysler ups Crossfire performance with supercharged SRT-6
By AUTOWEEK
MOVE OVER SRT-4 AND Ram SRT-10.
Those hot Dodge models from Chryslerfs Performance Vehicle Operations shop are about to be joined in the showroom by PVOfs first stab at a souped-up Chrysler: the 2005 Crossfire SRT-6.
Due in September 2004, the Crossfire SRT-6 follows the May 2004 introduction of the sharply styled Crossfire Roadster convertible. SRT-6 is powered by a supercharged version of the carfs current 3.2-liter V6 engine borrowed from the Mercedes-Benz SLK320. Output jumps from the 215 hp provided by the naturally aspirated 3.2-liter engine to at least 330 hp. The supercharged engine makes 349 hp in the SLK32 AMG.
Chryslerfs chief operating officer Wolfgang Bernhard promised 0-to-60-mph times at about five seconds for the supercharged Crossfire. The hotter Crossfire gets special wheels and badging and a fixed rear spoiler replacing the motorized pop-up job on the current model. Chrysler will make the SRT-6 engine available on the coming Crossfire Roadster, along with all-weather Z-rated high-performance tires.
As I think was posted elsewhere, thecarconnection.com mentions that the Crossfire SRT-6 is going to be available in May with the Roadster following in September.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...&sid=175&n=156
http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...&sid=175&n=156
The replacement of the Spoiler gave me pause. IMO one of the coolest gadgets of the car.
Why? Have there been really problems with them? Or, are we to start expecting them (with few / no replacements as they are being discontinued)?
And, what about visibility. With how much the current design blocks the already tiny rear-view, reverse / parking with an alway-up spoiler will be an accident waiting to happen.
I assume it will be a bit more stylized (?). It it rather plain, as spoilers go, now (The motorization is what makes it cool). But, any ribbing or edging might just constict the vision more.
But, those of us with an '04 will at least have a nice 'nanner-nanner' for the folks to wait and get the souped-up convertable with a spoiled spoiler. :wink:
Why? Have there been really problems with them? Or, are we to start expecting them (with few / no replacements as they are being discontinued)?
And, what about visibility. With how much the current design blocks the already tiny rear-view, reverse / parking with an alway-up spoiler will be an accident waiting to happen.
I assume it will be a bit more stylized (?). It it rather plain, as spoilers go, now (The motorization is what makes it cool). But, any ribbing or edging might just constict the vision more.
But, those of us with an '04 will at least have a nice 'nanner-nanner' for the folks to wait and get the souped-up convertable with a spoiled spoiler. :wink:
i wish they would say something about a transmission, because i really don't want an automatic. if i have to i guess i could save my money, get a reg. crossfire and get the performance package on it. guess i'll wait and see, also how the roadster will look. i know that it's going to have to look different considering the coupe is a hatch and rounds so much at the end, how could they make it look the same?
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i wish they would say something about a transmission, because i really don't want an automatic. if i have to i guess i could save my money, get a reg. crossfire and get the performance package on it. guess i'll wait and see, also how the roadster will look. i know that it's going to have to look different considering the coupe is a hatch and rounds so much at the end, how could they make it look the same?
I wouldn't call the Crossfire with the SRT-6 engine option a "new car" since it's just an engine option. So, I think it makes sense that it is made available in the spring with the convertible following in the fall.
You can bid the 7 cubic feet of space under the hatch adieu with the convertible. I think that the Edmunds photoshopped Crossfire convertible is likely a good representation of what the convertible will look. It's been on their website for several months.
Check it out:
http://www.edmunds.com/future/2005/c...m2.0.chrysler*
Have a great Thanksgiving!
You can bid the 7 cubic feet of space under the hatch adieu with the convertible. I think that the Edmunds photoshopped Crossfire convertible is likely a good representation of what the convertible will look. It's been on their website for several months.
Check it out:
http://www.edmunds.com/future/2005/c...m2.0.chrysler*
Have a great Thanksgiving!
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