Chrysler Firepower A Vette Fighter Extraordinaire
Chrysler is toying around with the idea of building a vehicle that 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 may all change if the Firepower is built. Read on and let’s see what this hot looking vehicle is all about.
The U.S. auto shows throughout 2005 featured a number of great looking ideas. One of the autos, a Chrysler Firepower, drew strong interest from visitors. Based on this consumer 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 truth, the Firepower is probably going to be a more luxurious version of the Viper, borrowing its engine, transmission, and complete platform. As you know, the Rattlesnake also competes with the Corvette.
Depending on which schematics Chrysler makes a decision to go with, the body itself may only be a little different from the Snake . However, the concept car clearly shows that 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 Rattlesnake , V10 power with 500+ h.p. will likely 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 real stuff!
We won’t know until this Spring whether the Firepower will see the light of day. DCX may decide the Firepower could steal more sales from the Snake than the Vette, resulting in the project being cancelled. Still, if the right design is chosen the Firepower would hold its own in a tough market and complement the Viper not compete against it.
Do you know which cars are super fast and are among the fastest cars in the world? Visit thesupercars.org to view all the fast and exotic cars. Also take a look at Chrysler Lebaron used car.
Related posts:
Leave a Reply