Performance Review: Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 2d - [2003]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chrysler Crossfire Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 2d is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2003. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2004 Westfield Sport 2000S and the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 400.This particular Chrysler Crossfire has a 3199cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Crossfire shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Crossfire's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1388 kgs (3060 lbs) this makes the Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 2d in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Chrysler Crossfire shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 3199cc 24V V6 engine produces 215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5700 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 229 lb-ft (310.4 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chrysler Crossfire you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (179.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chrysler Crossfire.

The Chrysler Crossfire has a Power to weight ratio of 154.8 bhp per ton and 164.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2003 Crossfire competing with the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (179.8 bhp per ton) or the 1999 Audi A8 4.2 V8 Quattro (179.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chrysler Crossfire generating around 164.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Peugeot RCZ R 1.6 Turbo (189.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1984 Porsche 944 Turbo (189.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this made the Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 2d as fast as the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated (7.20 secs) the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (7.20 secs) the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 1.6 Turbo (7.20 secs) the or the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5 Turbo (7.20 secs). This Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 2d is also faster than the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps (7.30 secs) the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD DSG 2.0 Turbo Diesel (7.30 secs) the and the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 (7.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Crossfire and the 2004 Alfa-Romeo GT 3.2 V6 Lusso

When talking about the performance of the Chrysler Crossfire on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.23 secs @ 89.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Alfa-Romeo GT 3.2 V6 Lusso (15.17 secs), the 1976 Ferrari 400 GTS (15.17 secs), and the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo (15.17 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2003 version of the Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 2d has a maximum speed of 145mph.

Top Speed of the 2003 Crossfire equals the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2003 Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 2d then how about the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph), the 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (156 mph), or the 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR (156 mph).

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