Combine the two - the long, carved hood and fast back boat tail - and the Chrysler Crossfire has a professionally aggressive exterior design, especially with 19-inch rear wheels in back and front wheels measuring 18 inches. The hood and character line sweep compliment the larger wheels in back, and the long hood up with strakes gives the front a mid-action look.
There is more than just look to the action, too - though the Crossfire (SRT excluded) is more built for the sprint-and-cruise than serious ride and handling. The engine is the sublime 3.2 liter 18-valve V-6 of the previous SLK - a nice engine with more than enough power for a light car that's a bit over 3000 lbs. There are other Mercedes parts under the skin, too, such as the multi-link suspension and steering - and they really define the character of the Crossfire. The ride is fun and firm, though the steering could do with a little more feel of the road - but like the SLK, it provides the driver with a precise ride that manages the road perhaps a tad too much - no crazy fish tailin' in this little roadster. of course, the SRT version is another story, and one better told on its own. Click here for more about the Crossfire SRT. Just know that horsepower ratings change from 215 to 330 for the SRT version - more than enough horses to fill your barn.
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