from thecarconnection.com

Crossfire SRT-6 is first Chrysler with SRT badge

For those who aren't familiar with the abbreviation SRT, Dodge uses it to stand for Street and Racing Technology. Now Chrysler is also going to use the SRT badge for the Crossfire coupe and roadster, which will also be the first SRT vehicles available outside North America. Chrysler will present the 2005 Crossfire SRT-6 at the Geneva Auto Show, which opens to the public on March 4.

Unlike the Dodge SRT versions, which have bold looks and extreme performance, the Chrysler SRT vehicles will be understated and feature refined performance. The Crossfire SRT-6 is equipped with a hand-built 330-hp 3.2-liter supercharged V-6 with 330 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. It is teamed to an upgraded five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick. The SRT-6 will be able to perform the sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 5 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. The engine delivers 90 percent of peak torque in a broad power band from 2300 to 6200 rpm.

For optimal performance, the Crossfire SRT-6 has a sport tuned suspension with increased spring rates and performance tuned damping and ultra high performance Michelin Pilot Sport tires: 225/40 ZR-18 (front) and 255/35 ZR-19 (rear). Also the ESP is specifically tuned for dynamic driving. Four ventilated disc brakes with dual-piston calipers should stop the fast Crossfire from 60 to 0 mph in approximately 115 feet.

The body of the Crossfire is enhanced with a fixed rear spoiler and a front fascia chin spoiler. In the interior there is a special instrument cluster with a 200-mph speedo, hinting at its performance bent. Pearl nappa leather sport seats with suede inserts and bolsters and embroidered 'SRT-6' on the headrests provide the sporty look. -Henny Hemmes

BLASPHEMY!

ahhhhhhhhh yeeeeeahhhhhh ....... sweet !

I want to make love to that car

I would like to see some pics with the roof up.

Note that a manual transmission will NOT be offered.

Missed that.

It's a gay car now.

So you add performance and remove manual transmission. Sounds logical.

Notice their is a woman driving it? We know who this is meant to appeal to.

It's the reason there isnt a manual avaliable for it.

It's just an SLK 32 AMG with a crossfire body on it

God Damnit

It could be worse, but the lack of a manual brings it down in my books.

Mercedes is rapidly turning into my least favorite car company.

was pretty cool till i read the AT part

its ugly and AT's suck. this car is a homosexual.

I hope its reliable.

Just plain Eeeeeeww

same thing i think. Do they even offer a car with a manual transmission anymore? Hell even their supercar is auto only, if I'm spending that kind of money on an exotic I want to have the choice of manual or auto.

They have 6-speeds available in the C-coupes, the C230 sedan, and in the SLK non-AMG roadsters, but all accounts say they aren't very good 6-speeds.

I think it looks like sex on wheels
I saw a black one yesterday at the dealership (not srt-6) it was really good looking

It needs more ridges
</sarcasm>

-Jesse

You bring a good point. That thing has more ridges than a Pontiac.

because it's a Merc AMG engine, which are far too gay to be offered with the correct number of pedals, note.

cause a woman is driving it??

the only reason merc is letting them use the 3.2SC AMG engine is because they're done with it. Merc is getting rid of the engine for Merc models, C32 and SLK32 will now be C55 and SLK55 AMG models. That's hilarious, a 5.5L C klasse... and i thought the C43 AMG was mad.

Indeed much better!

1) chrysler has the SRT name
2) auto only
3) a woman is driving it (if you would feel happier if this was included)
4) i didnt know that there was a fourth reason....

Now with more power, it still might suck a bit.

no manual, but..it looks sweet.