Chrysler Firepower (Pics)
06-27-05, 12:09 PM
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i can't believe how much everyone likes this car!!
everyone i tlak to hates it, it's a viper clone.... no really, it's on the same platform and everythign. it's a viper.... dodge/chrysler sharing again
this car is made to be competing with viper, z06, and is supposed to cost viper prices....
porsche dollar for a chrysler.... never
just like i wouldnt pay money for a viper either
and i still hate the design of this thing... looks like a giant ****. just like the slr vision mercedes
oh well, end rant
then again, i hate the chrysler crossfire too... what a piece
everyone i tlak to hates it, it's a viper clone.... no really, it's on the same platform and everythign. it's a viper.... dodge/chrysler sharing again
this car is made to be competing with viper, z06, and is supposed to cost viper prices....
porsche dollar for a chrysler.... never
just like i wouldnt pay money for a viper either
and i still hate the design of this thing... looks like a giant ****. just like the slr vision mercedes
oh well, end rant
then again, i hate the chrysler crossfire too... what a piece
06-27-05, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by EGainer
i can't believe how much everyone likes this car!!
everyone i tlak to hates it, it's a viper clone.... no really, it's on the same platform and everythign. it's a viper.... dodge/chrysler sharing again
everyone i tlak to hates it, it's a viper clone.... no really, it's on the same platform and everythign. it's a viper.... dodge/chrysler sharing again
you did state your reason of not liking it, which made this thread uniquely different from any other bashing/flaming thread.
06-27-05, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by EGainer
i can't believe how much everyone likes this car!!
everyone i tlak to hates it, it's a viper clone.... no really, it's on the same platform and everythign. it's a viper.... dodge/chrysler sharing again
this car is made to be competing with viper, z06, and is supposed to cost viper prices....
porsche dollar for a chrysler.... never
just like i wouldnt pay money for a viper either
and i still hate the design of this thing... looks like a giant ****. just like the slr vision mercedes
oh well, end rant
then again, i hate the chrysler crossfire too... what a piece
everyone i tlak to hates it, it's a viper clone.... no really, it's on the same platform and everythign. it's a viper.... dodge/chrysler sharing again
this car is made to be competing with viper, z06, and is supposed to cost viper prices....
porsche dollar for a chrysler.... never
just like i wouldnt pay money for a viper either
and i still hate the design of this thing... looks like a giant ****. just like the slr vision mercedes
oh well, end rant
then again, i hate the chrysler crossfire too... what a piece
Thats because were not close minded enough to hate a car simply because of an american brand plate were not import fan boys only.
This car is not meant to be competing with a viper (think about that and tell me how much thad make sense?) or corvette at all its a luxory sports car, not a raw sports car. Its more meant for the car to be competing against Caddillac XLR-v and vehicles of that nature.
06-27-05, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Inabj2
Thats because were not close minded enough to hate a car simply because of an american brand plate were not import fan boys only.
This car is not meant to be competing with a viper (think about that and tell me how much thad make sense?) or corvette at all its a luxory sports car, not a raw sports car. Its more meant for the car to be competing against Caddillac XLR-v and vehicles of that nature.
This car is not meant to be competing with a viper (think about that and tell me how much thad make sense?) or corvette at all its a luxory sports car, not a raw sports car. Its more meant for the car to be competing against Caddillac XLR-v and vehicles of that nature.
06-27-05, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ted920
Interior is AMAZING!
Again for $35,000 thiscar is great.
If they price it incorrectly then it won;t move.
Imagine this with a nice 3-piece wheel with sick lip.
Ted
Again for $35,000 thiscar is great.
If they price it incorrectly then it won;t move.
Imagine this with a nice 3-piece wheel with sick lip.
Ted
ANd at that price even if it was the 5.7 liter version itd make Getting an SRT-6 crossfire totally pointless. A car that is not selling well anywho.
Personally id... Lower the price of the base Crossfire. (Im not picking an Crossfire over a 350z or S2000 even if it has a nice interior!) To around 25-26k.
Lower the price of the SRT-6 (im not paying money for an SRT-6 over a corvette, and it doesnt have enough luxury to sway other buyers from a corvette..) To around 35-38k.
Id offer this car as a base model with "ONLY" 345 hp at around 45-55k Enough to sway someone to pick this over a 320 hp Caddillac XLR or even dare I say it, Lexus SC430. Offer a super nice interior to make for the fact thad itd still be running behind the Corvette and a comfortable ride. And make it so it still a good performer at least come close to matching the SRT-6s performance. If its kept at around 3500-3600 lbs mid to high 13s would be possible with the base model. You wont find a luxury roadster making this much power south of 80k Closest is the Caddillac SLR and that would be 20k pricier!!
Then Id offer a SRT-8 option using the same engine as the concept version and price it north of 60k, maybe 60-70k. At that price you wont find any luxury roadster making this power for less then 100k. Closest is the Jaguar XKR and that is at 390 hp and close to 90k even the 645 ci is at a pricey 80k. The only roadster more powerful are priced far above 100k closer to the 200k mark. This would be a bargain regarldess.
08-22-06, 10:54 AM
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Chrysler's V8 coupe moves closer to production
Posted: 0:02am, 21 August 2006
Chrysler's V8 Firepower concept is moving closer to production, thanks to a plan to push the Dodge Viper upmarket, creating a Firepower-shaped gap in Chrysler Group's portfolio.
Sources suggest that the 2008 Viper will have a new chassis and an engine co-developed by McLaren, DaimlerChrysler's F1 partner. A precedent for this has already been set. At the 2006 Detroit show, ASC (American Speciality Cars) showed the Diamondback Viper, which had a 615bhp supercharged engine tuned by McLaren. The carbon bodied Diamondback is thought to be a precursor to the 2008 model year Viper.
Dodge is planning a big upgrade for its supercar, spurred on by the success of GM's 505bhp Z06 Corvette, which trumps the Viper in terms of price, performance and dynamic ability. By taking the Viper upmarket, DCX opens up a gap for the front-engined V8-powered Firepower.
CAR Online drove the Firepower concept in Detroit. It's based on the Viper chassis, albeit with by a 6.1-litre V8 HEMI engine as opposed to the Viper's V10. It's likely that the production Firepower will be twinned with the upgraded Viper, to share components and strengthen the business case for both cars.
The biggest problem with the Viper (although part of its charm) is the 8.3-litre, V10 engine's sheer size and bulk. The Firepower is a far more agile beast with the smaller V8 tucked up nicely against the firewall. Chrysler claims 0-60mph in less than 4.5sec and 175mph flat out.
The Firepower is a charismatic and beguiling proposition. It feels similar to an Aston Martin V8 – stiff, vocal and very fast – and if DCX can sell the Firepower for £45,000-£60,000 in the UK, the Firepower could become a cut-price alternative to the Mercedes SL, Maserati Coupe or Jaguar XKR.
Words: Nick Trott
Pictures: David Shepherd
source : carmagazine
Chrysler's V8 Firepower concept is moving closer to production, thanks to a plan to push the Dodge Viper upmarket, creating a Firepower-shaped gap in Chrysler Group's portfolio.
Sources suggest that the 2008 Viper will have a new chassis and an engine co-developed by McLaren, DaimlerChrysler's F1 partner. A precedent for this has already been set. At the 2006 Detroit show, ASC (American Speciality Cars) showed the Diamondback Viper, which had a 615bhp supercharged engine tuned by McLaren. The carbon bodied Diamondback is thought to be a precursor to the 2008 model year Viper.
Dodge is planning a big upgrade for its supercar, spurred on by the success of GM's 505bhp Z06 Corvette, which trumps the Viper in terms of price, performance and dynamic ability. By taking the Viper upmarket, DCX opens up a gap for the front-engined V8-powered Firepower.
CAR Online drove the Firepower concept in Detroit. It's based on the Viper chassis, albeit with by a 6.1-litre V8 HEMI engine as opposed to the Viper's V10. It's likely that the production Firepower will be twinned with the upgraded Viper, to share components and strengthen the business case for both cars.
The biggest problem with the Viper (although part of its charm) is the 8.3-litre, V10 engine's sheer size and bulk. The Firepower is a far more agile beast with the smaller V8 tucked up nicely against the firewall. Chrysler claims 0-60mph in less than 4.5sec and 175mph flat out.
The Firepower is a charismatic and beguiling proposition. It feels similar to an Aston Martin V8 – stiff, vocal and very fast – and if DCX can sell the Firepower for £45,000-£60,000 in the UK, the Firepower could become a cut-price alternative to the Mercedes SL, Maserati Coupe or Jaguar XKR.
Words: Nick Trott
Pictures: David Shepherd
source : carmagazine
08-22-06, 01:14 PM
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Chrysler is taking a lot of design cues from Aston. The flat front grill, the hatchback with the Bangle-esque spoiler/bumper with elongated taillights, the swooping center console; hell, they even copied the seats!!!
