how well is the crossfire selling???

 

i can't see this car as anything but a reskined CLK 320.

 

I'd say that's right.

Before the current monster lineup of 55s and 600s, the only impressive V8 was the previous E55 N/A motor making 349hp yet propelling a 4000lb auto sedan to a 13.2@109.

Just read the latest C&D today. They ran the SL600 to 11.5@120. Geez.

Speaking of auto trannys, they had to detune the upcoming 65 series motors by about 100lb-ft to let the tranny live, so they're only making 650lb-ft at 2000 instead of 750.

On the Crossfire, I was confused as to why they would stick the 215hp 3.2 MB V6 instead of the 250hp 3.5L Chrysler V6 in the base model, but the SRT-6 answers that question.

 

yummie, that is on my list now, hehe. they are neat little cars.

 

The Crossfire is a really nice handling car. The issue with it has been that it didnt have enough hp for the price-compared to for example the nissan z. A flagship model shouldnt have only 215hp and cost 35k. The car also has a round shape trunk, looks like it wouldnt fit a regular size golf bag in it. So far I would say sales have been slow, but 330hp in a fiero size car will create some interest.

 

I think it looks pretty good.

 

Actually, I think their making 750 instead of 850. In a Car & Driver article they tell about the downtuning of the motor and say that they still put out 750 (as I recollect)...

 

I like it.

Nows all they need is an SRT-8........or mabye it's already in the works....

 

Boy is that different.

 

IIRC that engine can put out ~1200 Nm, but is limited to merely 1000 That is probably very close to what you said though.