Pursuits
2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6
The initials say it all.
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When Chrysler unveiled the Crossfire, there was some skepticism about its roots. It arrived with the platform and drivetrain of the Mercedes SLK - of course, a car like this was expected in the five years after the merger between Daimler-Benz and Chrysler. But timing mattered: the SLK was to be succeeded by a completely new one this year. So why not wait a bit with Chrysler sports car as well?
The criticism has mostly melted away, since the Crossfire has been praised as a gorgeous vehicle that's pleasant to drive. But with only a 215-hp, 3.2-liter V-6 under the hood, smart shoppers held out for the inevitable high-performance version. And that's what they get with the 2005 Crossfire SRT-6.