The Chrysler Crossfire Limited for 2007: Improving on 2006
Standard equipment in the Crossfire for 2006 and 2007 includes the 3.2 liter engine by Chrysler, weighing in at 6 cylinders and eighteen valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Crossfire.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Crossfire uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Crossfire Limited are 69.50 inches wide by 159.80 inches long. It sits 51.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 94.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (Unlimited miles/Unlimited months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Chrysler Crossfire. This is average compared to the rest of the car market.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The Chrysler Crossfire lists at $34,720 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $32,148. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2007 Crossfire is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.90 gallons.
The Crossfire Limited received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 – 21 in-city driving and 25 – 28 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Chrysler Crossfire
The 2006 model began the promise of the Chrysler Crossfire. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chrysler hopes that the Crossfire Limited will continue to be a profitable vehicle.