2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster

The engine, a 215-hp version of M-B's 3.2-liter SOHC 18-valve V6 powers the rear wheels through a choice of standard 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed AutoStick

The roadster retains the Crossfire's tapered "boat-tail" back end, emphasizing its hefty 19-in. rear wheels (vs. 18-in. fronts). The fabric top's seam lines carefully complement the body's boat-tail shape, while satin silver painted "sport bars" behind the seats integrate with "race-inspired" fairings on the tonneau cover. As on the coupe, a retractable rear spoiler, which houses the full-width center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL), activates at 60 mph.


The twin cockpit interior complements the exterior's central spine theme that begins at the leading edge of the hood and continues across the instrument panel, the console and even the shifter. The gauges are white-on-black with a black bezel and satin silver trim rings. The console's metallic finish flows from the top of the instrument panel through the center of the car, and satin silver accents formally dress much of rest of the interior. The ignition switch is conveniently located on the instrument panel (not the steering column), and the seats are trimmed in leather with Chrysler signature winged badges embossed into both headrests.


The $34,085 black-painted budget-minded standard Crossfire has a dark gray interior with "performance cloth" seats, Continental SportContact 2 performance tires, AM/FM/CD four-speaker radio, power windows, cruise, dual-zone temperature control, heated glass rear window, four-wheel anti-lock power disc brakes with brake assist, six-speed manual gearbox and all-speed traction control. The $38,045 Limited gets an upgraded 240-watt six-speaker Infiniti audio system, cabin air filter, power accessory delay (which keeps the radio, windows and wipers energized until you open a door), power heated seats, "touring gear" and suspension, tire pressure monitoring system, universal garage door opener, leather-wrapped steering wheel on a tilt/telescoping column, headlamp-off time delay, power fold-away outside mirrors, fog lamps and a choice of 6-speed manual or 5-speed AutoStick automatic.

The twin cockpit interior complements the exterior's central spine theme that begins at the leading edge of the hood and continues throughout.

Additional standard safety and security features include Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which senses when a vehicle is starting to spin (oversteer) or plow (understeer) and attempts to correct its course by automatically controlling the throttle and applying brakes at individual wheels; "next-generation" driver and passenger front airbags; door-mounted side airbags; LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child restraint system with a front passenger-side air bag deactivation switch; Sentry Key vehicle immobilizer; Security alarm system, quad halogen projector headlamps; and tow-away protection.