Crossfire SRT-6 News - Nov 26 2003

[E55 KEV]

"Chrysler ups Crossfire performance with supercharged SRT-6

By AUTOWEEK

MOVE OVER SRT-4 AND Ram SRT-10.

Those hot Dodge models from Chrysler’s Performance Vehicle Operations shop are about to be joined in the showroom by PVO’s 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 car’s 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.

Chrysler’s 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."

[gliv]

Very nice. Good hp numbers.

[abubamsry]

As long as it is under $45K I think I will get one.

Hoping under $40K but somehow I doubt that.

[Phyzik]

I have no issues in saying that the Crossfire is one sweet looking car IMO. But you sure as hell wont find me shelling out $35,000 for that car, its not worth that much..... and thats the going price for the current Crossfire, I dont even want to know how much the supercharged version is going to be.

[ebbtide]

A $45,000 benz--er, I mean chrysler, that's 0-60 in about 5 seconds.. sounds like a deal to me

[importasskicker]

EBBTIDE IS RIGHT, EVERYTHING NEW COMING OUT FROM
CHRYSLER HAS MERCEDES PARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
I WAS AMAZED WHEN I SAW THE 04 HB (DURANGO)
THE SWITCHES AND BUTTONS AND CLUSTER AND EVEN THE RADIO
IS MERCEDES
ITS LIKE BUYING A MERCEDES FOR HALF THE PRICE
EVEN OUR CARS HAVE A LITTLE "MERCEDES MAGIC" IN THEM.

[bikeluver43]

True about all that. You have to understand there is more to the crossfire's price than just its performance numbers, take one for a ride and you'll realize what your getting. Its a luxury car that is amazingly competent on the highway and around town. Plus it definitely pampers the driver with luxury-minus getting in and out with the low roof line. The one I drove I loved, plus now there are a lot of rebates on them so you can get them in the high 20's here in Mass. I can't wait to drive a PVO version!

[SRT4-MAN]

If I could only afford one, very nice numbers.

[Grim Gearslammer]

Quote:

Originally posted by Phyzik
I have no issues in saying that the Crossfire is one sweet looking car IMO. But you sure as hell wont find me shelling out $35,000 for that car, its not worth that much..... and thats the going price for the current Crossfire, I dont even want to know how much the supercharged version is going to be.

the cross fire is a reskinned mercedes SLK320 that costs ten thousand dollars less....the SRT-6 cross fire is AMG built not PVO (which is shitty but still cool) it's mroe then worth it a ten thousand dollar discount for a mercedes? that's a steal

[Slow5OH]

I'd rather have a Z06 for the same money but an impressive car none the less.

-faast

[canadian_srt4]

can't wait for that shit!

[Grim Gearslammer]

where the hell can you find a Z06 for 40G's? they start at 52

you can buy a vette for 40 but not a Z06

[gnat turner]

Where is the other 19hp?
There is no mention of staged upgrades.

[ekool]

I will be putting up forums dedicated to the SRT-6 -- Hopefully in another week or so.