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2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 Roadster Quick Spin
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What’s New? A supercharged V6 engine, a stiffer suspension, more aggressive tires, better brakes, and recalibrated software for the transmission and stability control system create a Chrysler Crossfire with a much greater performance envelope.
Selling Points: Massive power and torque, brilliant transmission
Deal Breakers: Rough ride, high price, aggravating control layouts
Our Advice: Fifty large buys plenty of sports cars these days, and the Crossfire SRT-6, as pretty and competent as it might be, wouldn’t land near the top of our list.
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FAQ and Specifications
The 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 Roadster’s primary competitors include the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, Lexus SC 430, Mercedes-Benz SLK350, and Porsche Boxster.
FAQ:
Why do you think the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 is a "chick car"?
If the Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 were a celebrity, it would be Bruce Willis – tough (“Die Hard” trilogy), but with soft, sensitive side (“The Sixth Sense”). How much of the Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 is a previous-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG?
Most of the important bits such as engine, transmission, steering, suspension, and brakes come directly out of the Mercedes-Benz AMG speed shop. If you were spending $50,000, would you buy the Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6?
It’s unlikely that we would select this car over most of its competitors. SPECIFICATIONS:
Test Vehicle: 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 Roadster
Price of Test Vehicle: $51,195 (including $875 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 3.2-liter supercharged V6
Engine Horsepower: 330 at 6,100 rpm
Engine Torque: 310 lb.-ft. between 3,500 and 4,800 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Curb weight: 3,328 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 17/24 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 18.2 mpg
Length: 159.8 inches
Width: 69.5 inches
Wheelbase: 94.5 inches
Height: 51.8 inches
Leg room: 42.7 inches
Head room: 37.3 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 2
Max. Cargo Volume: 6.5 cubic feet (top up); 3.6 cubic feet (top down)
Competitors: BMW Z4 3.0i, Audi TT Quattro Roadster, Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, Ford Mustang GT Convertible, Lexus SC 430, Lotus Elise, Mercedes-Benz SLK350, Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG, Nissan 350Z Roadster, Porsche Boxster
Photos courtesy of DaimlerChrysler
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About Christian Wardlaw
Christian Wardlaw joined Autobytel's Automotive Information Center (AIC) in January 2003, and current serves as Manager of Content Development for Autobytel. Previously, Christian spent eight years as Editor-in-Chief and Director of Automotive Data for Edmunds.com. A writer, editor, and automobile aficionado, Christian is a different sort of car enthusiast. His passion lies in the vehicles that people most often buy, rather than with high-performance sports cars or ultra-luxury sedans. “Given the choice to spend an hour with a Dodge Viper or a Honda Accord, I’ll choose the Accord,” he claims. Unless, of course, the driving venue is a racetrack. Christian has been a car enthusiast all of his life, uttering “car” as his first word while growing up in Detroit. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in English. His daily drivers include a 1994 Mazda Miata, a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, and a 2005 Nissan Murano.
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