NAIAS Highlights: Concepts
The Crossfire concept
This small-coupe concept from Chrysler was built as a one-piece, carbon-fiber body on an all-aluminum frame. The two-seat Crossfire, similar to the Chrysler Atlantic concept car revealed in 1995, has a center peak line, or "spine," that runs the length of the car. Its compact body has a low center of gravity and stable stance with a 2606-mm (102.6-in) wheelbase, a 1481-mm (58.3-in) front track, and a 1521-mm (59.9-in) rear track. A supercharged, 2.7-L, V6 engine produces 205 kW (275 hp) and 366 N•m (270 lb•ft) and is coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. The coupe's custom independent short-and-long-arm front and rear suspension uses coil springs placed over the shock absorbers. The car is estimated to accelerate from 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in 5.8 s.
The Crossfire's interior includes an onboard vehicle data-acquisition center, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). The EVIC captures vehicle performance information - including acceleration, lap time, and g-forces - and displays it on a passenger-side liquid-crystal display. It also features electronically adjustable competition seats, manually adjustable pedals, and integrated trunk space. Further interior elements include two-tone "deep sapphire blue" and "cedar tan" leather, a brushed aluminum spine-like center console, and brushed accents on the steering wheel.
The rear-wheel-drive concept has 19-in front wheels with P255/40R19 tires and 21-in rear wheels with P295/35R21 tires. Other preliminary dimensions include a 3972-mm (156.4-in) length, 1839-mm (72.4-in) width, 1303-mm (51.3-in) height, and a mass of 1315 kg (2900 lb).
- Ryan Gehm
