2005 Chrysler Firepower Concept
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Price |
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Production |
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Engine |
6.1 liter HEMI V8 |
Weight |
3,380 lbs | ||
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Aspiration |
natural |
Torque |
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HP |
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HP/Weight |
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HP/Liter |
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1/4 mile |
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0-60 mph |
under 4.5 seconds |
Top Speed |
175 mph (estimate) |
(from DaimlerChrysler
Press Release) Precision and passion are key elements in
Chrysler Group vehicles. The Firepower grand tourer concept car,
making its debut at the 2005 North American International Auto Show,
exudes Chrysler brand attributes of elegance and performance with
high customer value.
“As designers, we challenged ourselves,” said Trevor Creed, Senior
Vice President – Chrysler Group Design. “How could we best encompass
such strong Chrysler models as the Crossfire, which began the
brand’s move toward a higher level of performance and elegance,
while looking to the most extreme expression of engineering and
design such as last year’s prototype, the ME Four-Twelve? Firepower
uniquely bridges these two worlds.”
Painstakingly crafted, the elegant and powerful Firepower concept is
an example of automotive design and engineering within the reach of
Chrysler brand customers. The exterior and interior design, flush
with fine materials and meticulous details, are matched with
performance provided by a 6.1-liter HEMI® V8 and a Dodge Viper-based
chassis.
The SRT-developed engine is exclusive to the Chrysler Group’s
high-performance products. Firepower uses a rear-wheel drive chassis
with suspension and brakes fitting of a thoroughbred performance
vehicle. A world-class 5-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick®
melds luxury and sport. Chrysler Group estimates 0-60 mph
performance at less than 4.5 seconds and estimates a top speed of
175 mph.
Firepower uses massive billet aluminum wheels measuring 19x12 inches
in the front and 20x12 inches in the rear. Tires are 275/35R19 in
the front and 335/30R20 in the back.
The exterior is covered in Hydro Silver Pearl, with dark carbon
fiber and polished aluminum accents. In addition to embodying
Chrysler grand tourer spirit in the exterior design, Computational
Fluid Dynamics modeling was used to shape the body with aerodynamics
in mind. Design for proper engine cooling as well as down force in
the rear are achieved through this modeling.
The interior is befitting of the Chrysler brand image of beauty and
elegance. The interior color combination consists of Ocean Deep Blue
as a primary hue, with Oyster leather and Behr maple accents. Finely
trimmed leather-covered sport seats, automatic climate control and a
premium audio system provide a tasteful and purposeful interior
environment. All touch surfaces – steering wheel, control knobs, and
shifter – are finished with fine materials for a luxury feel. The
instrument panel was designed to display vital information through
precisely-detailed gauges, completing the look and feel of
refinement. “The Firepower concept embodies the Chrysler brand
philosophy,” said Creed. “It provides luxury, refinement and
sophistication blended elegantly with passion and performance.”
Weight (estimated): 3,380 lbs. (1,533 kg)
Length: 172.6 inches (4,383 mm)
Wheelbase: 98.8 inches (2,510 mm)
Front Overhang: 34.1 inches (867 mm)
Rear Overhang: 39.6 inches (1,006 mm)
Width: 73.2 inches (1,859 mm)
Height: 47.7 inches (1,211 mm)
Track, frt/rr: 61.6/60.6 inches (1,565/1,539 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.1 inches (130 mm)
Engine: 6.1L HEMI® V8
Transmission: 5-speed automatic with AutoStick
Front and Rear Suspension: SLA Dodge Viper Suspension
Front Tire Size: 275/35R19
Rear Tire Size: 335/30R20
Front Wheel Size: 19x12 inches
Rear Wheel Size: 20x12 inches