Chrysler trys to battle the Corvette ?

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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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Chrysler trys to battle the Corvette ?




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CHRYSLER FIREPOWER!
Vehicle type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 3-door coupe
Estimated base price: $50,000
Engine type: pushrod 16-valve V-8, iron block and aluminum heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 370 cu in, 6059cc
Power (SAE net): 425 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 420 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
Wheelbase: 98.8 in
Length/width/height: 172.6/73.2/47.7 in
Curb weight: 3400 lb
C/D-estimated performance:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.5 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 12.8 sec @ 112 mph
Projected fuel economy (C/D est):
EPA city driving: 14 mpg
EPA highway driving: 19 mpg
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:16 AM
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Is that what they named the car, Firepower??
I'd put a hoodscoop on that bad boy.
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:17 AM
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kinda reminds me of the Austin Martin
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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Viper that looks worse.
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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I think from the rear its kinda cool

I think its what the crossfire should have looked like instead
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by RussA
kinda reminds me of the Austin Martin
I was thinking of the crossfire.

EDITamn you Scott!
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by soggynoodles
I was thinking of the crossfire.
well.. yeah

Crossfire.. Firepower...
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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That's a blingin dashboard!
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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I think Chrysler has been trying too hard with the throwback dashboards as of late
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:55 AM
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Ya, the white leather, chrome, and gloss black are a bit too much.
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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wonder how much they will want for it
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It's going to cost 50K + I can feel it.
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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oh yeah.. when the crossfire is 40K+
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er.. I shoudl say the SRT-6
Old Jan 24, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Then 90K+

The ****en crossfire cost that much?? GEEZ!



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