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Fire up your cd player with a country music disc and you'll feel yourself beamed onto an endless US highway (with cop cars lurking behind huge cactus plants). Traffic lights seem not to be part of this grand coupés vocabulary. Too far has one to lean over the steering wheel to eye the signals for takeoff above the tarmac. On the other hand: Even if you are late you will lose most of your opponents right at the start line with 218 hp and the Mercedes automatic transmission doing their job.
For quicker and more fun paces up curvy mountain roads the choice to take is probably the six-speed manual gearbox, although even the manual mode of the rather leisurely tuned automatic allows reasonable slalom fun.
Victim to the great exterior design with its aggressive profile is the view through the rear window. The already narrow sight margins are halved as soon as the deployable rear wing rises into view at around 100 km/h.
Chrylser might also have taken more efforts with the main panel: The plastic silver switches (especially the two heat adjustment wheels) are cheap thrifty style and the steering wheel has an uncomfortable feel, because of an unnecessarily edgy rim.
Included in the standard configuration: 4-channel ABS with ESP and traction control, four airbags, burglar alarm, leather lined cabin, heatable seats. Additional: Metallic finish.
Astonishing for the outlines of a two seater is the huge boot capacity. Does Chrysler also offer a decent skiing rack for the Crossy? Off we go for a decent fun ride to St. Moritz or Chamonix...
The Chrysler Crossfire in motion
Engine/Powertrain * * * * *
We liked: The engine comes from the Mercedes SLK and leaves little to ask for at a maximum torque of 310 Nm: It operates cultivatedly and quiet until you unleash the beast within with a little tap on the accelerator.
We didn't like: The naturally quite generous fuel consumption of the six pack.
Comfort * * * *
We liked: The automatic transmission allows relaxed leisure-cruising. Both seats can be adjusted electrically even in height.
We didn't like: Very hard trim, entering and exiting this car affords sporty customers, the alignment of the levers along the steering wheel are hard to get used to.
Driving Characteristics * * * *
We liked: Hugs tight curves with ease, but despite traction control affords an active driving style nonetheless on slippery roads
We didn't like: Steering could be more precise, getting going on snow needs some sensitivity, wind noises at higher speeds.
Room Capacities/Variability * * *
We liked: The boot (215 litres) easily holds luggage for two, the stowing panel between the seats is wide enough for CDs.
We didn't like: Few and small panels fo mobiles, keys, sunglasses and stuff. The boot lid (290 Euros) should be included for a car with this level of show effect.
Performance * * * * *
Top speed: 250 km/h. Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 6,9 seconds. Fuel consumption during test drive: 11,8 litres/100 km. Price (with automatic transmission): 33.700 Euro (in Germany, 30.070 $ in the US)
Data from the manufacturer
Engine
Six cylinders in V 90 degree, 3199 ccm, 160 kW/218 hp at 5700 rpm, 310 Nm at 3000 rpm, three vents per cylinder, two overhead camshafts (DOHC), alloy cylinder block and cylinder heads, four-baring crankshaft.
Powertrain
rear wheel drive, five speed automatic transmission.
Chassis and Body
self supporting body with subframe, double wishbone in front, multilink rear suspension; sway bars; coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers in front and rear.
Tyres, Brakes and Steering
disc brakes in front and rear, ABS, ESP; hand brake on rear wheels; servo-assisted recirculating-ball steering, fuel capacity 60 litres, front wheels 225/40 R 18, rear wheels 225/35 R 19, rims front 7.5, rear 9 J.
Dimensions and Weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm, length 4060 mm, width 1750 mm, height 1290 mm, 1390 kg, max. 1650 kg, 11,5 metres turning circle.
Fuel Consumption
for 100 km (according to manufacturer): urban 16,0, extra-urban 11,0, mixed 8,0 litres. 95 Octane.
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