Two Thumbs Up... Voluntarily
Note to Chrysler: Bring a pry bar. Note to self: Pry bars can hurt... If you have accurately interpreted the forgoing notes, there is no need to read any further. If the meaning is not so self-evident let me explain: I enjoyed the Crossfire SRT6 so much,
After rereading my "note to self" and visualizing DaimlerChrysler CEO, Dieter Zetsche coming at me, pry bar in hand, faster than an out of control freight train, I reluctantly decided to preserve my skeletal unity by returning the SRT6 as directed. If the subtlety of the forgoing has failed to communicate how much I liked this little sled, hopefully my review will - albeit as objectively as possible. Depending on whether steel or fabric keeps the rain out, the conventional Crossfire is a terrific little coupe or roadster. It received a tremendous amount
Well, it would seem Chrysler listened to the curmudgeons. For the 2005 model year an SRT (Street Racing Technology) package has been available to boost the Crossfire's stable of ponies to a palpitation inducing 330. Roped up to this equine powerhouse is 310 foot-pounds of very versatile torque. Squeezing this kind of juice from a relatively small mill required engineering magic taking the form of a supercharger. This hand-built powerplant will blast the Crossfire SRT6 to 100 km/h from standstill in just 4.9 seconds. That's wicked acceleration; or sick or phat or whatever the latest grunge term is. Recent Articles
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