Chrysler Firepower Coming In Spring
Chrysler is toying around with the idea of building a vehicle which will go where no Chrysler moniker has gone before it: on the raceway. Sure, there were stock Newports and Cordobas that have been raced, but nothing that was “pure race material” has ever worn a Chrysler label. Dodge yes, but Chrysler no. That can all change if the Firepower is built. Read on and let’s examine what this hot looking car is all about.
The U.S. auto shows throughout 2005 featured a number of great looking concepts. One of the automobiles, a Chrysler Firepower, drew robust interest from visitors. Based on this customer interest, the Firepower may go from idea to developing project if several DaimlerChrysler officials have their way.
Borrowing heavily from the Dodge Rattlesnake sport vehicle, the Firepower concept has the Corvette in its crosshairs. In fact, the Firepower is likely to be a more sumptuous version of the Viper, borrowing its engine, transmission, and complete platform. As you know, the Snake also competes with the Corvette.
Depending on which schematics Chrysler decides to go with, the body itself may only be slightly different from the Rattlesnake . However, the concept car clearly shows the Firepower has its own skin, so it is yet to be seen what the final mock up of the production version will look like.
Like the Snake , V10 power with 500+ horsepower will probably be standard with the Firepower. Beyond that, look for leather everything, a complicated navigation and sound system, and real wood trim. Hey, for $80,000 you better get the genuine stuff!
We will not know until this Spring whether the Firepower will see the light of day. DCX may decide the Firepower could nick more sales from the Rattlesnake than the Vette, leading to the project being cancelled. Still, if the right design is chosen the Firepower would hold it’s own in a competitive market and complement the Viper not compete against it.
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