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Chrysler Crossfire production coming to an end

 
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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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Comments (11)

  1. By John Posted: 4/2/2007 2:48pm PDT

    I didn't know they were still building it.
     
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  2. By biturbo Posted: 4/2/2007 2:49pm PDT

    Ugly, slow, ridiculous toy-wing.
    Nobody will miss it.
     
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  3. By Gus Posted: 4/2/2007 5:41pm PDT

    Thank God. Ugly cars should go away!
     
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  4. By Lucky Posted: 4/3/2007 6:25am PDT

    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
     
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  5. By Kenneth Posted: 4/25/2007 5:42am PDT

    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 haven´t driven it at all (So dont talk without experiance, please.). I have a Crossfire Coupe 2005 with manuell gearshift, it´s a little bit more fun istead of the automatic in my opinion. Sorry for the market....
     
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  6. By Matt Posted: 4/28/2007 6:37pm PDT

    Whoever says the Crossfire is ugly are just people that can't afford them.
     
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  7. By Frank Posted: 9/10/2007 10:44am PDT

    I own one and love it. Great car to drive. I get a lot of favorable comments about it.
     
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  8. By Linda Posted: 5/18/2008 8:05am PDT

    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!!
     
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  9. By Steve Posted: 6/23/2008 12:22am PDT

    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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  10. By  Weni Posted: 1/6/2010 2:33pm PST

    Love my Crossfire Roadster. Still turns my head even after 3 years!
     
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  11. By Chris Posted: 4/19/2010 7:53am PDT

    Love this car. Agree with Steve. whoever calls this car ugly has serious jealousy issues or has really poor taste.
     
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