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The last Chrysler Crossfire rolled out of its factory
By Yoann Besnard on 19 December 2007 | 
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Chrysler announced a lit of vehicles the company would drop one month ago and the Crossfire model was one of them. The last Crossfire rolled out yesterday after a five year production and 80,000 units being built.
Are we sad? Not really. The Crossfire was a Chrysler's failure and the perfect illustration of the company's German management. Instead of building specific products, Mercedes wanted Chrysler to build re-designed outgoing Mercedes model. The Crossfire was one of them. Based on the former SLK roadster, it failed in terms of performance but also in terms of design which never happened before to the company. Indeed, a model derived from a show car was always very close to the concept car but in the Crossfire case, the changes made to the original design created a coupé and roadster with a dubious front fascia which has nothing to do with the concept car.
With the Crossfire being stopped, one does hope that the Dodge Demon Concept will get the green light. A production version of the concept car might become a hit as it was targeted as an affordable roadster set to compete with the MX-5. Unveiled at Geneva this year, it was powered by a 2.4-litre petrol engine with an output of 170bhp being hooked up to a six speed manual gearbox.
Comments
Posted by: Tanya | Dec 20, 2007 6:44:42 AM
I'm glad I just bought my 2004 Crossfire on Dec.5th, 2007 with only 11,600 orig. miles on it.. I love it and will enjoy it for a very long time. It's the perfect fit for a soon to be mid-lifer wanting some extra power and looks. I can't drive it one day without SOMEONE telling me how nice it is. I can't believe how many Jr. High and High School kids even like it!
I'm sad to see the d/c of this awesome car by Chrysler.. but then again,,, how many families can really enjoy a 2 seater with minimal storage.. all the better for those of us that can!
Posted by: Paul | Dec 21, 2007 11:47:13 PM
I just purchased a '06 convertible with 10k miles. for my wife for Christmas. We love it. It has plenty of performance for city driving i would not have been able to purchase a mercedes like it. I will be keeping this car for a long long time..
Posted by: Paul | Dec 21, 2007 11:49:30 PM
I just purchased a '06 convertible with 10k miles. for my wife for Christmas. We love it. It has plenty of performance for city driving i would not have been able to purchase a mercedes like it. I will be keeping this car for a long long time..
