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2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6


Race-Inspired Performance Version of the Chrysler Brand's Breathtaking Icon - Crossfire first Chrysler to earn SRT badge - First Chrysler-branded SRT produces 330 horsepower - Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 is first SRT vehicle available outside North America - 'Handles well, stops on a dime.' GENEVA, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First, it was Chrysler Crossfire... world-class engineering and proven quality in an exquisite wrapper. Next, the Chrysler Crossfire Roadster ... an audacious, yet glamorous,head-turning version of the ultimate expression of the Chrysler brand. Now, the Crossfire SRT-6 ... a new level of Crossfire with an infusion ofrace inspired, street legal American performance in both coupe and roadsterforms. The new Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6, revealed at the 74th Salon Internationalde l'Automobile in Geneva, will become the first SRT-badged Chrysler Groupvehicle to be introduced to markets outside North America when it goes on salelater this year. "The Crossfire SRT-6 defines performance for the Chrysler brand, andoffers driving enthusiasts an absolute dream," said Wolfgang Bernhard, ChiefOperating Officer, Chrysler Group. "We took an incredible car and appliedstreet and racing technology. The result is a world class, confidentperformer from Chrysler. "As the first SRT vehicle for the Chrysler brand and the first SRT vehicleto arrive in markets outside North America, Crossfire SRT-6 will exhibitbenchmark performance," Bernhard added. "But unlike Dodge SRT vehicles, whichdemonstrate bold, extreme, in-your-face performance, Chrysler SRT vehiclesfeature understated, sophisticated, refined performance." The new 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 joins the SRT lineup following the500-horsepower (372 kW) Dodge Viper SRT-10 -- the ultimate American sportscar; the award-winning 230-horsepower (172 kW) Dodge SRT-4, the most powerfulcar available for less than $21,000 and a favorite among America's sportcompact "tuner" crowd; and the world's fastest production pickup truck, theViper-powered Dodge Ram SRT-10. The Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 features a hand-built 330-horsepower (246 kW)3.2-liter supercharged engine, performance-tuned ride and handlingcharacteristics, world-class braking, functional performance-themed exteriordesign elements, and interior appointments designed to delight the performanceenthusiast. SRT Brand Race Inspired. Street Legal. SRT is Street and Racing Technology. Formed at the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, theSRT organization brings together Chrysler Group's extensive motorsportsengineering expertise, its legendary Dodge Viper development team, and itsMopar Performance Parts engineers to form SRT. "This is an organization of enthusiasts who truly understand performanceand feel they have the best job in the company," said Dan Knott, Director -Street and Racing Technology, Chrysler Group. SRT regularly produces winning performances on America's race tracks andnew performance parts for enthusiasts who can't get enough. This team alreadyhas a flurry of extreme-performance Dodge SRT vehicles under its belt. First, the ultimate American sports car, the 500-horsepower (372 kW) DodgeViper SRT-10, which goes on sale internationally later this year when theDodge brand is introduced in markets outside North America. Next, the award-winning Dodge SRT-4, a 230-horsepower (172 kW) sub-six second (0-60 mph)rocket that has taken America's sport compact tuner crowd by storm. And mostrecently, the Viper-powered Dodge Ram SRT-10 -- certified by the Guinness Bookof World Records as the World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck. While Dodge SRT vehicles have resulted in eye-popping performance,Chrysler SRT vehicles will exhibit a kind of performance suitable only to thepremium Chrysler brand. "While Dodge SRT performance is extreme, SRT performance for the Chryslerbrand is a refined, subdued, but very confident level of performance," Knottsaid. "Chrysler SRT performance is still there but in an understated manner.And the driver knows it, giving him all the confidence in the world." But a few things are common among all SRT vehicles. "At SRT, we will always strive to raise the performance bar and claimbenchmark performance," Knott said. "We'll do that by focusing on five SRTcues: powertrain, ride and handling, braking, exterior, and interiorappointments. This allows us to achieve our goal of creating the ultimateperformance vehicle from the Chrysler Group -- an SRT." SRT-6 Powertrain The heart of every SRT vehicle is its engine. The Crossfire SRT-6 is noexception. A hand-built 3.2-liter supercharged V-6 engine boasting 330-horsepower(246 kW) and 310 lb.-ft. of torque (420 N-m) powers the ultimate ChryslerCrossfire. Featuring a helical supercharger and a water-to-air intercooler, the18-valve V-6 engine delivers 90 percent of peak torque across a broad range ofthe power band -- from 2,300 to 6,200 rpm. "The Crossfire SRT-6 engine provides astounding, benchmark-settingperformance," Knott said. "From initial throttle response, all the way tocruising in high gear, power is readily available." In addition to the 330-horsepower (246 kW) engine, the Chrysler CrossfireSRT-6 features an upgraded five-speed automatic transmission (withAutoStick(R)) to handle the extra power -- and specifically the low-end torque-- as well as a deeper, performance-tuned exhaust note. SRT-6 Ride and Handling To wear the SRT badge, benchmark performance must be present in everyaspect of the vehicle. "Straight-line performance is important," Knott said. "SRT vehicles offerthat and so much more. SRT vehicles don't just show their prowess in the100-yard dash. They set out to win the decathlon of automotive performance. "We refer to it as performance throughout the dynamic range," Knott added."SRT vehicle owners regularly use their vehicles as everyday transportation,but as performance enthusiasts, they want to put their vehicles to the test onthe world's greatest roads, and even on the track. They'll certainly be ableto demonstrate their passion doing just that with the Crossfire SRT-6." Tested on the Autobahn, on high-speed ovals, race tracks, and the world'sfinest and most demanding roads, the Crossfire SRT-6 provides what performanceenthusiasts demand, thanks in large part to its unique ride and handlingcharacteristics. To delight enthusiasts and deliver ultimate Chrysler performance, SRTengineers sought to deliver a stiffer, sportier performance ride with reducedundersteer versus the base Crossfire. They began by significantly increasing the spring rates, and SRT-6 Coupeand Roadster models are tuned differently, to their own uniquecharacteristics. The Coupe's spring rates are 451 lb./in. in the front and480 lb./in. in the rear, while the Roadster's are 434 lb./in. in the front and451 lb./in. in the rear, compared to 303 lb./in. front and 337 lb./in. rear onthe base Crossfire Coupe and Roadster models. The suspension is further enhanced with performance-tuned damping and anaggressive compound on Crossfire's Michelin Pilot Sport ultra-high performance225/40 ZR18 (front) and 255/35 ZR19 (rear) tires. An Electronic StabilityProgram (ESP) tuned specifically for more spirited driving throughout thecar's dynamic range further contributes to the Crossfire SRT-6's ultimatetwo-seater performance ride and handling. SRT-6 Braking "Time and time again, we say performance is more than just acceleration,"said Bernhard. "Nothing 'wows' the true enthusiast more than a high-horsepower vehicle that handles well -- and stops on a dime. The CrossfireSRT-6 does exactly that." The SRT signature performance test is 0-100-0 mph, reinforcing thatperformance is more than acceleration. That's why SRT vehicles will always beamong the world's best in braking capabilities. To give the Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 remarkably short braking distancesand fade-free performance, SRT engineers utilized internally ventilated discbrakes at all four corners (330 x 32 mm front; 300 x 22 mm rear), with dual-piston calipers front (44/44 mm) and rear (42/42 mm). SRT-6 Exterior Subtle and functional was the mantra as designers looked at the palette --the original Chrysler Crossfire. The result: race inspired exteriorappointments that deliver enhanced performance while distinguishing the SRT-6from its predecessor. The Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 features a fixed rear spoiler thatimmediately suggests "speed" and "power," and results in reduced lift andenhanced aerodynamic balance at high speeds. An elegantly integrated frontfascia "chin" spoiler also reduces lift and enhances vehicle balance, whileproviding greater cooling air flow. Unique, lighter 15-spoke performance-themed SRT aluminum alloy wheels(18-in. front and 19-in. rear) add to Crossfire SRT-6's exterior performancecharacteristics. SRT-6 Interior Exclusive premium performance-themed appointments are found throughout theinterior of the Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6. A 200-mph (320 km/h) instrument cluster immediately points to the car'sperformance characteristics. The Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 features race-inspired seats, designed toprovide increased support for everyday driving, as well as spirited on-trackdriving performance. Trimmed in Nappa Pearl Leather, the seats featureenhanced grip, thanks to Preferred Suede inserts and bolsters. "SRT-6" isembroidered on the headrests. Subtle gray stitching on the seats and steering wheel round out theinterior appointments unique to the new 2005 Crossfire SRT-6. Crossfire SRT-6 Performance Targets 0-60 mph under 5 seconds (coupe) low 5 seconds (roadster) 60-0 mph braking approximately 115 feet 0-100-0 mph under 16 seconds Top speed 158 mph (electronically limited) At-A-Glance Features Unique to the Crossfire SRT-6 -- 3.2-liter, 18-valve, supercharged SOHC engine, producing 330 horsepower (246 kW) and 310 lb.-ft. of torque (420 N-m) -- Performance-tuned exhaust -- Performance-tuned suspension, featuring increased spring rates versus base Crossfire (451 lb./in. front and 480 lb./in. rear for the Coupe; 434 lb./in. front and 451 lb./in. rear for the Roadster) -- Black, dual piston calipers front (44/44 mm) and rear (42/42 mm) -- Internally ventilated disc rotors front (330 x 32 mm) and rear (300 x 22 mm) -- Fixed rear spoiler -- Integrated chin spoiler -- SRT-6 badging on decklid and engine -- 15-spoke, lightweight SRT aluminum alloy wheels -- 200 mph (320 kph) instrument cluster -- Race-inspired seats, trimmed in Nappa Pearl Leather with Preferred Suede inserts and bolsters; SRT-6 embroidered on headrest

[mldvenm]

0-100-0 in under 16 seconds, WOW

[Nikos311]

That sound sweeeet......the coupe looks pretty damn good too.

[SpitterGuy]

It's about time Dodge flexes it's muscles; been quite a while!

[Hypnoz]

Amazing!

Sounds like it will compete well with the e46m3/STi/Evo/Cobra/LS1 cars.

[amx1397]

Quote: Originally Posted by mldvenm

0-100-0 in under 16 seconds, WOW

you mean 0 to 100 in less than 13 seconds, at leastall the ones i know of did that. in fact 100% stock 13.3 @ 101 in 1/4 mile, jim

[04electricblue]

Quote: Originally Posted by amx1397

you mean 0 to 100 in less than 13 seconds, at leastall the ones i know of did that. in fact 100% stock 13.3 @ 101 in 1/4 mile, jim

welcome to a 5 year old thread....