History of creation
This model is the first sports car of the American company, if you do not take into account the cars that came out under by Dodge, which for a long time was a division of Chrysler. However, you can't call the Crossfire an American either. The car was created concern Daimler– Benz, so the design is based on – German Mercedes SLK first generation.
The Crossfire concept was shown at the 2001 Detroit Motor Show. In a series two-seater sports coupe hit two years later. And a year later, Chrysler launched the Crossfire in a roadster modification, with a fabric roof with an electric drive. Cars were made in Germany.
The exterior design of the Crossfire is made in a progressive neo-retro style. Eric Stoddart worked on it, on whose account such models as Dodge Viper 2003 and STR-4, Chrysler Sebring and Pacicfica as well Hyundai Elantra 2007 release. The original Crossfire spine - a stamped line on the hood and trunk - visually divides the roadster into two parts. This trend can also be seen in the cabin: passenger and driver's seat separated by a central tunnel, with a silver plastic insert…..
Translated from English title means "crossfire". The name has at least two meanings. The first refers to the body design with characteristic lines on the sides. In addition, the name reflects the focus of the model on two markets - American and European. At the same time, Chrysler produced a model of this class for the first time and immediately sought to occupy a niche in a market dominated by the Audi TT and the J35 sports coupe from Infiniti.
Technical features
The car is equipped with a five-speed automatic or six-speed manual. Wherein automatic transmission more economical in terms of fuel consumption. This is due to different gear ratios- the option with mechanics is designed for efficient acceleration, so the fuel of a car with manual switching spends more.
Good handling car, not typical of most American sports cars, is largely due to german suspension. At the front, the Crossfie has a double wishbone suspension from the SLK, and at the back there is a multi-link from the E-class (W120). Even the length of the wheelbase is identical to the Mercedes. In addition, SLK inherited the car and power circuit- rear wheel drive and front engine.
The main technical highlight of the model is an active spoiler. The same item is on Porsche Carrera and Bugatti, which is a very flattering neighborhood for Crossfaer. The spoiler comes out when the car accelerates to 90 km/h. This adds to the car downforce and improves handling.
Another feature of the coupe is the different diameter of the front and rear wheels- 18" front and 19" rear. It also improves handling.
Of particular note is the Crossfire audio system. Vehicle equipped acoustic system Infinity Modulus with a six-channel amplifier, 240 watts. The sound of the audio system is simply excellent.
One of the first owners of this car in Russia was the popular singer Timati.
It is noteworthy that there is only one cup holder in the car, and it is intended for the passenger. Obviously, this is a hint that while driving this car, the driver should not have a desire to drink coffee.
Differences from classmates
Unlike most sports cars of their time, which are used rack systems steering, the Crossfire has worm gear with ball nut.
The Crossfire has a ground clearance of 15 centimeters, which is quite a lot for a sports car. Compared to the Audi TT, the American's ground clearance is two centimeters higher, which, given the bad Russian roads is a definite advantage.
Distinguishes the car from most classmates and interior width, ceiling height and large legroom.
concept car Chrysler Crossfire debuted at the 2001 Detroit Auto Show. The car made a strong impression on the public, which served as the immediate decision of the management to launch the car in a series as soon as possible. For development production model the company took two years. The premiere of the Chrysler Crossfire took place in the summer of 2003. The compact sports coupe received a neo-retro design. The car consists of 60% of new components and assemblies. The rest of the details the developers borrowed from various models Mercedes-Benz. The car is equipped with only one engine - a 3.2-liter unit that develops a power of 215 Horse power. With it, the coupe reaches 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. Chrysler car The Crossfire is equipped with a retractable rear spoiler that activates at a speed of 92 km/h. In 2004, at the motor show in Detroit, the company showed a roadster, the basis for which was a serial coupe. The main difference between the novelty and the original Crossfire was the automatically retractable roof. The soft top of the roadster can be folded in 22 seconds. In technical terms, the car repeats the compartment version and is equipped with a similar 3.2-liter engine.
In 2004, a year after the release of the Chrysler Crossfire coupe, the Chrysler Crossfire Roadster was introduced to the public. sports convertible With soft top. Built on the R170 platform, like the Mercedes-Benz SLK320, it differed little from the base model. To maintain the rigidity inherent in the coupe, the Roadster's structure was strengthened, due to which the car gained 36 kg in weight. Chrysler Crossfire Roadster roof 3-layer metal-framed tarpaulin folds completely into the trunk, after which there is not much left free space only 104 liters. In turn, with the top raised, the volume luggage compartment Roadster is 190 hp. Like the Chrysler Crossfire coupe, the roadster was produced with a 3.2-liter engine, which developed 215 hp in the atmospheric version, and 335 hp equipped with a compressor. In addition to the 215-horsepower engine, 2 gearboxes were offered, a 5-speed automatic transmission and a 5-speed manual. Chrysler Crossfire Roadster power unit more power equipped with a 5-speed "automatic". In conclusion, it must be said that the Chrysler Crossfire model lasted until 2007, when both the coupe and the roadster were discontinued.
Specifications Chrysler Crossfire
coupe
- width 1 765mm
- length 4 059mm
- height 1 308mm
- clearance???
- seats 2
Chrysler Crossfire modifications
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2MT
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2AT
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 SRT-6AT
Odnoklassniki Chrysler Crossfire for the price
Unfortunately, this model has no classmates...
Reviews from Chrysler Crossfire owners
Chrysler Crossfire 2005
I've owned it for almost a year and I'm happy with it. I took a Chrysler Crossfire with a mileage of about 50 thousand km. For 10 thousand km of operation, there were almost no problems, replacing the rubber bands of the valve covers (rubber band 600 rubles plus work 500 rubles) and that's it. I want to dispel the myth about the problem with spare parts, everything is available. The base is from the Mercedes S-class, therefore, spare parts are available. There is one minus, solved by increasing the volume of the radio - this is the plastic of the cabin. Plastic Bad quality, how in domestic auto, although it looks normal, but it creaks. Acoustics are normal. The suspension is firm but not stiff. The Chrysler Crossfire is a fantastic eye-catcher that turns heads. Elegantly tuned exhaust sound (factory). Acceleration is impressive, pressing into the seat. The "chip" with the spoiler is a nice little thing (it crawls out at a speed of about 100 km/h and hides when the speed drops below 40 km/h, and is also controlled from a button). Conclusion: I believe that there is no such car that can bring so much driving pleasure, engine power, adrenaline, and having such appearance, of course, cheaper than 20-25 thousand USD. Although a matter of taste of course. Someone on the "Focus" feels like Schumacher. Thank you for your attention.
Advantages : appearance. Exhaust sound. Reliability. Safety. Confused with Bentley. Engine power and driving pleasure.
Flaws : plastic is not happy. The impracticality of the car (2 seats).
Alexander, Stavropol
Chrysler Crossfire 2005
On this moment I drove about 500 miles, I live in Vyborg, you don’t drive much here, but the Chrysler Crossfire is just a pleasure to drive. Yes, she's tough, yes she's impractical (but I'm 22 and my family is in soon not planned). Yes, it's hard to find Mercedes part numbers that match those of the Chrysler Crossfire. Yes, summer tires a new rear one on 19th discs will cost 10 thousand per wheel. Yes, for the winter I will most likely put 17 wheels, and they will look ugly. Yes, I still need repairs for 30 thousand. Yes, we need to do something with the tax. Yes, if it is the same winter, the car will be in the garage. Yes, I owe about 200 thousand rubles now. And I don't know yet how to give them away. But every time I drive this car, I enjoy it. People turn around, drivers see everyone off with their eyes, the consumption is around 14 in the city, sometimes I press down on the “straight lines”. A couple of times they tried to compete with me on the "direct" BMW 5, X5, Celica and a couple of cars. This they did about 100 meters. Further without options for them. The car is very tenacious and nimble, it enters into turns like a glove, the turning radius is scanty. There is no shock at the prices of spare parts yet. The masters who specialize in Mercedes said that they would service my Chrysler Crossfire without any problems. In general, while the machine is extremely positive emotions.
Advantages : appearance. Controllability. Dynamics.
Flaws : impractical.
Sergey, Vyborg
Chrysler Crossfire 2005
I'll tell you briefly about your car. Exterior: Muscular body with clear lines of wings and "gills" that give aggressiveness to the image. Huge hood, warning of the presence of an impressive motor. Frame windshield mimics the look of a convertible. Sloping roofline, graceful “fin” passing through the entire body, different wide alloy wheels and, of course, the dual exhaust in the center of the bumper. The Chrysler Crossfire is great in my opinion. Interior: Many are not flattering about the quality of the cabin. I partly agree with this opinion. I will say one thing: everything is known in comparison. Compared to the Mercedes S-Class, Chrysler certainly loses. But in comparison with the same Nissan 350Z, or Infiniti G 35, Chrysler Crossfire looks quite decent. The plastic is soft, the skin is resistant to abrasion, there are aluminum elements, the control buttons are intuitively located and harmoniously fit into the interior. I didn’t hear any creaks in the cabin even in 30-degree frosts. The clearance of this car is respectable - worthy of 150 mm. Several times I didn’t slow down on the “lying down”, I took it by storm - to my great surprise, front bumper didn't even touch the pavement. Engine: V-shaped "six", a working volume of 3.2 liters, 3 valves per cylinder, distributed injection, a separate coil for each cylinder. The Chrysler Crossfire has a chain engine and, with proper handling, can run a million. Do not listen to those who write that the car does not eat oil at all. It's a lie. Oil consumption in the "gas to the floor" mode is 200-250 grams per 1000 km. Tiptronic transmission, very reliable and smooth. There is a very useful winter mode. Also from useful I can notice ESP system, which very clearly tracks and blocks slipping wheels ( this system has the ability to manually turn off - you can perfectly burn the rubber at the traffic light). Suspension: moderately hard, stable. It does not roll in corners, enters into turns clearly, as if on rails. The only, but a huge minus of this car - large radius reversal. Wrong wheel angle. Well, let's not talk about sad things. In general, the car is excellent. What is the breathtaking roar of the exhaust and the active spoiler, which automatically extends at speeds over 110 km / h. Machine for enjoyment. Good luck to everyone on the road.
Advantages : design. Charisma. Driving qualities.
Flaws : turning radius.
Alexander, Balakovo
Chrysler Crossfire 2004
I've been driving a Chrysler Crossfire for 4 months now. I still don't know if I like this car. Uncomfortable car, with mediocre handling. Absolutely not sporty. Brakes for 4 minus. Power - I have 224 hp. I have enough. The only tactile thing that provokes you to press is the brushed aluminum handle of the automatic transmission selector. Although driving in the city at night can be interesting. The nice thing is that the Chrysler Crossfire is getting attention. They peer at the nameplates for a long time (it is necessary to replace them), and then you read your lips: “ah, this is a Chrysler.” The rut is very noticeable. On winter tires it wasn't like that. Very soft discs. Noise isolation is terrible. Salon is average. He began to creak and tinkle a little somewhere quietly. Acts on the nerves. Landing on 4. Parktronic is a convenient thing, given the poor visibility and the peculiarity of the mirrors to bring everything closer (more than on other cars). You sneak back like a first-grader, get out of the car, and behind the distance is another meter. It is a pity that on my Chinese parking sensors, carefully installed by one of the previous owners, the block burned out, and it does not work for me. We must change. It seems to everyone that this car is nonsense to drive. She is killed very quickly. Then they put Chinese spare parts in the suspension, and cheap Chinese belts and oil in the box never change. Although the box is good, the clutches on it also burn well. Fables about the fact that the oil is eternal - utter nonsense. It should be changed every 40 thousand preferably. Along with oil in the cardan. My friend and I bought a car almost in one month. I'm a black Chrysler Crossfire, she's white. Her suspension was broken tightly, the front wheel had already gone back, the anthers hung in a fringe. Repair of everything with the collapse of the gathering and replacement of consumables, oils and other things came out to her in 75 thousand. And she bought it for 500. My car had a normal suspension, but the oil in the box and cardan, as in the engine, was pitch black. Plus body problems. IN good condition cars really start after 600 thousand. Know it. I'm also slowly investing money and doing the car. The seat heaters don't work for both of us. Apparently these threads are damaged.
Advantages : interesting. A small tax with sane dynamics. There are enough spare parts available. The engine is strong. Enough for a long time.
Flaws : different size wheels. The box does not withstand aggressive driving conditions. Squeaky interior and plastic.
Dmitry, Moscow
Chrysler Crossfire 2005
Of the main problems Chrysler Crossfire faced with the fact that head unit did not read MP3 files and did not catch radio frequencies greater than 100 MHz, but I solved this by replacing it with multimedia system. In general, the standard music of the Chrysler Crossfire is very good: 2 speakers in the doors plus subwoofers with a powerful standard amplifier under each seat. Rubber brought from Finland for 140 euros for the "cylinder". There were no problems except for the replacement of consumables, the mileage was about 65 thousand miles. Original. The motor almost does not eat oil, the box is “indestructible”. The suspension does not break through the pits and is very elastic. Due to the wide rear wheels, the Chrysler Crossfire goes through bumps and rails much better. Good lensed light. The spoiler extends itself after 85 km / h, and there is also a button for forced spoiler adjustment. Has an off button exchange rate stability, for those who like to put the car into a skid. Visibility from the cabin is good. good plastic, does not crunch, although it looks like an amateur, but you can always sheathe it with leather. There are almost no overhangs under the bumpers, so it doesn’t cling to speed bumps or big bumps in the road, you can even climb small curbs. Ground clearance is greater than many city cars. Consumption depends on the driving style, but on average the highway is 9-11.5 liters, the city is 11.5-17 liters (I spotted it). But how to ride. You can fill in 92 gasoline, but I only operate on the 95th. Acceleration is very pleasing, the machine has the ability to manually control gears. Rear drive like a Mercedes. There is enough space, a friend with a height of 188 cm has been driving the same device for the second year. Due to the fact that the car is 2-seater, the trunk is the largest in its class. I transported 2 girls there at once. By the way, the girls really like this car. Valet parking at clubs and restaurants always try to put the car closer to the entrance. There are still a few such cars in St. Petersburg, and therefore everyone often pays attention on the streets. In the summer I use the car every day, for work I often have to travel around the city and the region, so I can say with confidence that the car is comfortable and adapted for our roads.
Advantages : comfort. Design. Attracts attention. Powerful motor. Reliability.
Flaws : head unit.
Nikolai, St. Petersburg
One of legendary cars the American automobile industry of modern years is iconic model Chrysler Crossfire (Chrysler Crossfire). This is a compact sports coupe that has front-wheel drive and excellent specifications. First appearance on international market was in 2004 and production continued until 2008 inclusive. Becoming iconic car for all the time of its production, Crossfire has earned the love and recognition of many motorists, and caused a flurry of negative criticism from the same number. Therefore, this car can either be loved or not loved, but it will definitely never cause indifference.
History of Crossfire
If you look closely at the appearance of the car, you can see some similarities with other roadsters car brands. And this is not surprising - for the first time the model was presented as a concept car on international exhibition in Detroit in 2001 by Eric Stoddart, who decided to combine the look popular models those years and add a special, unique style that is inherent american auto. The Chrysler Crossfire is based on the Mercedes R170 platform, 80% of the appearance of the car contains components Mercedes SLK 320. Ultimately, the concept car was finalized by designer Andrew Dyson and acquired the angular, deliberately rude features of an American car.
The name "Crossfire" was given to the model due to two characteristic lines on the sides of the car. We can say that the name also arose due to the cooperation in those years between the Chrysler and Daimler-Benz concerns. That is why this model has become a kind of "crossfire" between the two companies.
Chrysler Crossfire: appearance and specifications
Combine in one model a design that will be inherent in both conservative America and Europe with its high technology, is quite difficult, and to arouse public interest and demand around the world is even more difficult. However, this has its own zest - a car that does not contain certain features of only one manufacturer will definitely not be ordinary and boring.
The appearance of the Chrysler Crossfire is quite noticeable and memorable - rear wheels a little bigger size than the front ones, the cabin is significantly shifted back and visually enlarges the hood like in supercars more high class- for example, Dodge Viper or Chevrolet Corvette. The overall shape of the body is rounded and voluminous, but at the same time there is a predatory “beak” in front - all according to the canons of sports cars. The unique look adds a small ridge that runs through the hood and roof from front to rear bumper, chrome air intakes and "Chrysler" badges, and of course those same "cross-fire stripes" on board, intersecting under the mirrors.
As for the interior of the Chrysler Crossfire, here you can find a lot of conflicting elements: there is a great design, but at the same time, the finishing materials look pretty cheap - this contributes to a large number of gray plastic. However, at the same time, there are chrome elements that are in perfect harmony with each other and do not look too clumsy. The torpedo pleases with its simplicity and convenience - only large buttons on dashboard, which are very ergonomically located among themselves. The seats in all trim levels are upholstered in leather and have little lateral support. Seat adjustment has a wide range, which cannot be said about steering column. In general, the Crossfire interior deserves a solid four.
Under the hood of an American is six-cylinder engine with a volume of 3.2 liters and a power of 215 hp. Acceleration to 100 km / h the car is gaining in 6.5 seconds. The six-speed transmission of the car can be either automatic or manual, for fans to realize the full potential of the car. The car is perfectly balanced, has good weight distribution and well-chosen wheel sizes.
You can also briefly mention minor technical Chrysler specifications crossfire:
- Weight - 1399 kg;
- Maximum speed - 242 km / h;
- Fuel consumption in mixed mode - 10.4 l;
- Independent suspension.
Thanks to its excellent appearance, Chrysler Crossfire tuning is practically not required - changing almost perfectly matched design elements to this vehicle it would be inappropriate. The only thing that would perfectly complement the appearance of the car - good optics and bumper replacement. However, here you have to deal with one of the drawbacks of this car - spare parts for it, in most cases, only to order. In addition, there are not so many masters in the services of even large cities who could perfectly cope with Crossfire tuning.
Chrysler crossfire price
Unfortunately, at the moment this car has already been discontinued since 2008, so all fans of this brand are unlikely to be able to buy a brand new car from the salon again in the foreseeable future. In 2008, the price of the Chrysler Crossfire from the salon was about 40-45 thousand dollars, but at the moment the car can be purchased at half the price.
Can be purchased at secondary market Chrysler Crossfire, the price of which is from 17 to 30 thousand dollars. The price directly depends on the year of manufacture of the car and its condition. Cars that have not passed customs registration can be purchased for 5-6 thousand euros, so for those who want to buy a car for their own collection or who just want to leave this unique American roadster for the future, there is a very good opportunity.
One can only hope that the Crossfire will repeat the fate of many American counterparts that were popular in the 60-80s, after which their production was stopped and resumed only in the mid-2000s. It's possible that over the next few years you'll see a facelifted Chrysler Crossfire, but for now, you'll be content with the aftermarket models.
Conclusion
This car can be positioned in different ways. For some, he is american dream, for others - a rather angular and unsuccessful car that existed on the market for only four years, for others - a symbol of prosperity and good taste owner. Only one thing can be said for sure: the Chrysler Crossfire has never left anyone indifferent.
Test drive Chrysler Crossfire
| operating system | Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8 |
| CPU | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Free hard disk space | 7.5GB |
| Videos card | NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT 512MB |
| DirectX Version | 9.0c |
The game "Cross Fire" requires a lot of computer resources in order to work properly. Her graphics are normal level, but you can enjoy it only if you have a good video card from the category NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600 128 MB or better. You can find information about the video card if you use the context menu on the desktop in the "Settings" tab, or it's better to open the computer's system settings and look in the "Display" tab.
In addition to the video card, the computer must have Direct X version 9.0c or higher. Versions higher than 9.0 are not supported on Windows XP, which means that for Windows 7 or Vista, you will have to install more advanced versions of Direct X on your computer. You can download Direct X from the official website, where you can choose the current version that suits your operating system.
The game is working on operating systems Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8. The game will not work on older versions, and it will not work correctly on newer versions.
Working memory is an important part hardware. The game requires about 1 Gb. The hard drive will require about 7.5 Gb of memory to install the application. You can find out if there is enough memory on the hard drive using the context menu that appears when you click on the local drive in the "My Computer" window.
An Intel Pentium 4 1.5 Ghz or better processor is able to adequately process data from the Cross Fire game and not be overloaded.
Ways to check system requirements
1. The system parameters of the computer can be found using the key combination Win + R, after which you need to type dxdiag and press Enter.
2. On the desktop, right-click on the icon of my computer, in the window that opens, select the Properties item.
If the computer starts to perform poorly while the application is running, you can reduce the settings to the minimum levels, which will increase performance at the expense of worse graphics. If this option does not fix the problem, then you can familiarize yourself with other similar games on the site that will meet the system requirements of your PC.
Description of the game CrossFire
Almost every gamer has heard about this multiplayer shooter, many even once, but tried it in action. What is CrossFire? This is a clone of the popular contra, which has gathered thousands of fans.
At the core gameplay a confrontation between a pair of teams - some are against terrorists, others are them. Feature CrossFire is that you can choose between modes. The developers provided gamers with not just a confrontation between the two teams - they added nine different modes, so now you definitely won’t get bored in monotonous battles.
