Chrysler Crossfire test drive since 2007

Chrysler Crossfire

The synergistic effect is a coordinated interaction of parts of the system. The fruit of such interaction between parts of a large corporation can rightfully be considered Chrysler Crossfire.
Through the Atlantic
For the first time, the concept of a 2-seater compartment from Chrysler was published at the Detroit car dealership in 2001, and already in 2003, with minimal changes, the car went to the series. Developed at the Chrysler designer in the state of Michigan and the car produced in Germany, its creators immediately threw a competition with more than worthy rivals - Nissan 350Z and Audi TT. Based on the prevailing market conditions, the company offered customers on both sides of the Atlantic a car in which both will be able to find their own. On the catwalk, the car seemed larger than when it appeared before us. The double coupe of Crossfire is a rare combination of American giantism and the popular art deco in the 30s of the last century in the 30s of the last century. The American here, of course, prevails.
It is worth looking at a huge hood, large headlights with two guns and impressive sizes of the radiator grille, as it becomes clear on which strings of the subconscious the designers decided to play. Everything is simple, because the Americans honor their car culture in the same way as the flag of the country, their huge compartment of the early 70s is the subject of the cult. Moreover, such subtle work with the emotions of a potential client allows you to veil the Crossfire unit donor - Mercedes -Benz Slk 320. Absolutely win -win move! In the design of the new car, the emphasis is on details and attributes, whether it is a chrome frame of windshield or gills on the front wings. In really huge wheel arches-six-spoke wheels, 18-inch in front, 19-inch behind, shod in all-season tires Continental. The roof line with a spectacular ridge in accordance with the ideology of the car smoothly falls to the rear bumper, making Crossfire similar to the classic Bugatti and Talbot Lago. The guest from the past also looks like a trunk door, inside of which the spoiler is hidden - she heats the hearts of car romantics who have not yet forgotten what the Golden Age cars were. Only a double exhaust pipe and modern feed lighting equipment return us to the 21st century, where romance is sometimes sacrificed to pragmatism.
The car is low in sporting, it practically lies on the asphalt, so even through a wide door it is not so easy to penetrate it, especially for a high-tall person.
The salon is small, but designed in such a way that both passengers of Crossfire receive maximum comfort, although in rather constrained conditions. The seats, although they resemble sports buckets, are essentially not such, they have decorative lateral support and absolutely civilian pillow. The driver's seat has eight electrical controls, but the adjustment unit is briliated in such a place that it is necessary to adjust the seat for itself with an open door, otherwise the hand simply will not crawl between the pillow and the door. It is comfortable here, even though the texture of plastic is far from ideal, and the skin of the upholstery is strict in American. The front panel is divided into two zones, the central console, trimmed with plastic for metal, on it is a Mercedes air conditioner control unit, an Infiniti radio and functional buttons.
A convenient, almost sports steering wheel of soft plastic with a large signal button is regulated only by departure. There are three dials on the instrument panel: a speedometer, clearly overloaded with excessive graphics, a tachometer and standard sensors combined into one ring. Strange, but the sensation of the completeness of the plot does not arise, once again we are observing the strange process of free exchange of interior details inside a large corporation. Probably financially, this is justified, but from the point of view of emotional perception, it looks somehow sad.
On the other hand, this American car immediately explains the driver why he needs it and what kind of activity he is closer, otherwise the trunk would be larger, and the sightseeing back would not be puzzled. Crossfire habitat - free straight routes.
The intersection of an autobahn from the 66th highway
The rear -wheel drive Chrysler Crossfire from the German donor got a motor, a transmission and some suspension elements. Under a large and heavy hood, the V6 V6 engine is located with a volume of 3.2 liters with three valves on the cylinder and one distribution shaft. Its power is 215 hp, torque - 310 Nm, and its maximum falls at 3000 rpm, but the motor is able to transfer 90% of the moment in the range from 2600 to 5300 rpm. A 6-speed mechanical gearbox or a 5-band automaton with Autostick function is offered to choose from. In principle, the calm character of this unit in combination with a clearly aggressive external appearance is the main attractive moment of the car. And even the sound of a working engine does not give out a greedy eater miles in Crossfire, it seems that he is ready to calmly walk around the city, bathing in the delighted glances of others. In the city you feel in the spotlight, everyone looks at Crossfire with interest and try to touch the unprecedented car with their hands. Indeed, even for Moscow streets, this car looks completely unusual, and if you continue to amuse pride, you can press the button on the central console, and a small spoiler will appear behind. The effect of environmental influences surpasses all expectations.
It is difficult to ride in the heart, it is difficult to ride in road traffic jams on Crossfire, the area of \u200b\u200bglazing of the cabin is small, and the rear -view mirrors are rather a decorative rather than a functional element.
The German engine and an automatic gearbox allow you to move around the city in the same walking mode, however, the hard suspension reacts sharply to countless bumps and folds. Having finally got out of the city, you can give free rein to feelings that are like mothballed in a small salon in the city. The dynamics of acceleration and the sound of the engine have nothing to do with the notorious road aggression. The car accelerates confidently and smoothly, under the barely audible accompaniment of the engine, the box also switchs the transmission of the transmission smoothly and with an almost theatrical pause. Boring? By no means. There is no that nervousness and a tear in the sound of the motor, from which you get tired very quickly. There is comfort and a sharp, tight steering wheel, allowing you to instantly change the direction of movement without unnecessary manipulations and delays. At speeds over 100 km/h, the electric drive releases the rear spoiler already without indicating the driver, without his participation, the reverse process takes place as soon as the speedometer arrow returns to the mark of 60 km/h.
An honest burgher lives in the guise of a free American. Although the venerable German sometimes has a desire to frolic. The car, which was shown into low -profile hard tires, at the entrance to the turn, begins to behave like the temperamental inhabitants of the southern states. The rear axle is so persistently striving out that the driver begins to feel like a pilot map, the stabilization system for the time being retains neutrality, as if evaluating the qualifications of the driver, and if, in her opinion, it is sufficient, then the electronics will only indicate its presence with an icon on the speedometer. Despite such animal habits, the car is easily stabilized, and the driver begins to experience mixed feelings. After all, just a minute ago it seemed to him that Crossfire was another high -quality Gran Turismo. It turns out no. The American-German coupe combines two roles, although this is also the merit of tires, whose all-upness is nominal. By disconnecting the stabilization system, you can check the strength of your nervous system, because the car is finally blossoms and now the driver receives the dose of adrenaline that he needs.
Like any dynamic machine, Crossfire rely powerful brakes, coupled with electronic systems. It is difficult to determine their national affiliation, the pedal is short, but soft, and at the same time the driver feels the dynamics of braking and can easily predict it. Electronics, as in the case of a stabilization system, is in no hurry to interfere in the process.
A new car is always emotions and always a discovery. Chrysler Crossfire is a sea of \u200b\u200bpositive emotions from the appearance of the car plus the reliability of German units. The fact that such a symbiosis can exist does not cause doubt. I wonder on what shore of the Atlantic a car generated by the synergetic effect will have a car more to the court?
The final
Beautiful car. Powerful and fast. It can and should become popular, it is full of strength to combat competitors. In our market, only Audi TT can be its only official opponent, because the prospects for the official appearance of the Nissan 350z are still vague. Equipped with four airbags, air conditioning and an audio system with a capacity of 240 watts, hot Chrysler stands on the Russian market about 50 thousand euros. And God forbid that there are more beautiful cars on our streets. Such as this one.
Some technical characteristics of Chrysler Crossfire
(manufacturer data)
 
Dimensions, mm: 4060x1750x1290
Base, mm: 2400
Front/behind, mm: 1480/1480
The diameter of the turn, m: 11.5
Engine type: gasoline V6 18-valve
Working volume, cubic meter. See: 3199
Max. Power, L.S./rpm: 215/5700
Max. moment, nm/rpm: 310/3000
Drive: for all wheels
Transmission: automatic 5-band
Front tires/back: 225/40 R18/225/35 R19
Max. Speed, km/h: 240
Acceleration time 0-100 km, s: 7.0
Fuel consumption (EU), l/100 km: 8.0/11.0/16.0
Top volume, l: 60
Maxim Rakitin
 
 
 
 
 

 

Source: Avtopanorama magazine