2005 Chrysler Crossfire Preview

Stepping into the Cross Fire

Chrysler has its first sports car in ages and, thank heaven, this isn't your great uncle Ed's 300M.

Specs

Color Options: Silver, Black, Red, Graphite, Sapphire Silver-Blue

Suspension Type: Front: Independent Double Wishbone (Coil Springs and Gas-charged Shock Absorbers); Rear: Independent Five-link (Coil Springs and Gas-charged Shock Absorbers)

Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds

Engine Type: 18-valve SOHC; V-6; 3.2-liter

Horsepower: 215 @ 5,700 rpm

Torque: 229 @ 3,000 rpm

EPA Mileage: 21 city; 28 highway

Competitors

• BMW Z4


• Infiniti G35


• Nissan 350Z