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Chrysler Crossfire production coming to an end

Chrysler Crossfire production coming to an end

Ralph Hanson April 2nd, 2007 Ralph Hanson By Ralph Hanson Author April 2nd, 2007
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December 31st, 1969 Chrysler will be ceasing production of its slow-selling Crossfire sports coupe by the middle of the year after a brief run that lasted close to five years. The ailing carmaker has already stopped producing the performance SRT-6 range, but as from the coming summer the entire production run will come to an end. Introduced initially as coupe and then as a roadster, the Crossfire never managed to attain the levels of popularity that its Mercedes SLK sibling enjoyed. Part of the reason was that the Crossfire was based on the older generation SLK coupe, and thus saw sales falter when the new model was released. The announcement doesn’t come as a complete surprise. Production of the Crossfire was outsourced to vehicle manufacturer Karmann, and the original contract stipulated that the car would be built for a period of five years only. Given Chrysler’s current financial situation, it’s unlikely that we’ll see a replacement model anytime soon.
Chrysler Crossfire production coming to an end

Chrysler Crossfire production coming to an end

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Chrysler will be ceasing production of its slow-selling Crossfire sports coupe by the middle of the year after a brief run that lasted close to five years. The ailing carmaker has already stopped producing the performance SRT-6 range, but as from the coming summer the entire production run will come to an end.

Introduced initially as coupe and then as a roadster, the Crossfire never managed to attain the levels of popularity that its Mercedes SLK sibling enjoyed. Part of the reason was that the Crossfire was based on the older generation SLK coupe, and thus saw sales falter when the new model was released.

The announcement doesn’t come as a complete surprise. Production of the Crossfire was outsourced to vehicle manufacturer Karmann, and the original contract stipulated that the car would be built for a period of five years only. Given Chrysler’s current financial situation, it’s unlikely that we’ll see a replacement model anytime soon.

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  1. By John #1, Posted: 4/2/2007

    I didn't know they were still building it.

  2. By biturbo #2, Posted: 4/2/2007

    Ugly, slow, ridiculous toy-wing.
    Nobody will miss it.

  3. By Gus #3, Posted: 4/2/2007

    Thank God. Ugly cars should go away!

  4. By Lucky #4, Posted: 4/3/2007

    I did not find it so ugly! Anyway, if it does not sell...! Hpe that the next will be better.
    http://www.lucianobove.blogspot.com

  5. By Kenneth #5, Posted: 4/25/2007

    Everybody who likes design will miss it. Crossfire is a car that realy turn some heads....every time. Nice design and lovely to drive mile after mile. Most people that talks bad about Crossfire havenīt driven it at all (So dont talk without experiance, please.). I have a Crossfire Coupe 2005 with manuell gearshift, itīs a little bit more fun istead of the automatic in my opinion. Sorry for the market....

  6. By Matt #6, Posted: 4/28/2007

    Whoever says the Crossfire is ugly are just people that can't afford them.

  7. By Frank #7, Posted: 9/10/2007

    I own one and love it. Great car to drive. I get a lot of favorable comments about it.

  8. By Linda #8, Posted: 5/18/2008

    I love the fat little body on it and the performance. Heads turn when I drive it and I get many favorable comments. I am so glad I bought it and even gladder everyone else didn't, I would so hate to see myself coming and going. Vive la difference!!

  9. By Steve #9, Posted: 6/23/2008

    who ever is calling the crossfire an ugly car dont be jealous get a job and maybe you will own it one day goose necks!!!!!!!!!!!!

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