Performance Review: Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 SRT-6 2d Auto - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chrysler Crossfire Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 SRT-6 2d Auto is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.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, Cabriolet 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 1509 kgs (3326 lbs) this makes the Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 SRT-6 2d Auto in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Chrysler Crossfire shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 3199cc 24V V6 engine produces 330 bhp (246 kW) @ 6100 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 310 lb-ft (420.3 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS PDK (243.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chrysler Crossfire.

The Chrysler Crossfire has a Power to weight ratio of 218.6 bhp per ton and 205.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 Crossfire competing with the 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS PDK (243.6 bhp per ton) or the 2014 Porsche Cayman GTS PDK 3.4L (243.6 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 205.4 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 Porsche 911 50 Years 911 Edition (230.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 1970 Aston-Martin DBS Coupe 5.3 V8 (230.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.3 secs, this made the Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 SRT-6 2d Auto as fast as the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 V8 (5.10 secs) the or the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs). This Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 SRT-6 2d Auto is also faster than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs) the and the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Crossfire and the 2009 Infiniti G37 3.7 V6 S

When talking about the performance of the Chrysler Crossfire on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.72 secs @ 99.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Infiniti G37 3.7 V6 S (13.66 secs), the 1985 BMW 5 Series M5 E28 (13.66 secs), and the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf R 2.0 Turbo DSG (13.66 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 SRT-6 2d Auto has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 Crossfire equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 SRT-6 2d Auto then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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