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THE NEW CHRYSLER FIREPOWER CONCEPT
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.”
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