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Specifications: 2005 Crossfire Roadster Feature Availability


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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1 -- The following lists the 2005 Crossfire Roadster feature availability:

  Powertrain and Chassis
  * 3.2-Liter V-6 Engine - SOHC 18 Valve
  * Brakes - Anti-Lock Four-Wheel Disc
  * Emissions - Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle, U.S. 50 State
  * Fuel Tank - 15.85 Gallons
  * Stabilizer Bar - Front and Rear
  * Steering - Power
  * Suspension - Touring
  * Tire Fit System
      * Air Compressor and Can - TireFit Sealant
  * Tires - Ultra-High Performance Continental
      * SportContact 2
      * Front - 225/40ZR18
      * Rear - 255/35ZR19
  * Transmission - Six-Speed Manual
  * Wheels
      * Front - 18-inch Aluminum
      * Rear - 19-inch Aluminum

  Safety and Security
  * Air Bags - Driver and Passenger Front, Side-Supplemental, Door Mounted
  * Electronic Stability Program
  * Emergency Brake Assist
  * Horns - Electric, Dual Note
  * Headlamp Off Time Delay
  * Illuminated Entry
  * Keyless Entry
  * Locks - Power Auto Central Locking
  * Security Alarm - Premium Sentry Key(R) Theft
  * Deterrent System
  * Speed Control
  * Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
  * Traction Control - All Speed

  Exterior
  * Badges - Chrysler Wing, Hood and Deck Lid
  * Badge - CROSSFIRE, Deck Lid
  * Bracket - Front License Plate
  * Door Handles - Satin Silver
  * Exhaust Tips - Dual, Bright, Center-Mounted
  * Fascias - Body Color
  * Fuel Filler Door - Locking
  * Lighting
      * Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only)
      * Fog Lamps
      * Headlamps - Halogen Projector with Delay
      * Lamp - Center Hi-Mount Stop
  * Mirrors - Dual, Power Heated Fold-Away
  * Monotone Paint
  * Spoiler - Rear, Active Aerodynamic
      * Automatic and Manual Operation
  * Sport Bars - Satin Silver
  * Tow Hooks
  * Windows - Tinted Glass
  * Windshield Glass - Tinted
  * Windshield Wipers - Intermittent

  Interior
  * Air Conditioning - Dual Zone Semi-Automatic Temperature Control
  * Air Filtering - Electrostatic
  * Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
  * Console - Floor, with Cup Holder and Locking Storage Compartment
  * Defroster - Rear Window
  * Door Trim Panels - Soft, with Map Pockets
  * Floor Mats - Front
  * Garage Door Opener - Universal
  * Glove Box - Locking
  * Instrument Cluster
      * Tachometer
      * Speedometer -
          * 160 MPH Primary Scale (U.S.)
          * 260 KPH Primary Scale (Canada)
  * Insulation Group - Premium
  * Lamps
      * Cargo Compartment
      * Front Courtesy/Map
      * Glove Box
  * Lighter - Cigar
  * Mirror - Rear View Day/Night
  * Power Accessory Delay
  * Scuff Pads - Door Sill
  * Seats
      * Leather High-Back Bucket
      * Heated
      * Power Eight-Way Driver
      * Power Four-Way Passenger with Child Seat System (LATCH Ready)
  * Sound System
      * Amplifier - 240 Watt
      * Antenna - Fixed Mast on Left Rear Quarter Panel
      * Radio - AM/FM Compact Disc
      * Speakers - Six, Infinity(R) with Dual Subwoofers
  * Steering Column - Telescoping
  * Steering Wheel - Leather Wrapped
  * Storage Pockets
  * Sun Visors - With Covered Vanity Mirror
  * Warning - Low Washer Fluid
  * Windows - Power, Driver and Passenger with One-Touch Auto Down
  * Optional Radio
      * Radio - AM/FM Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation with Compact Disc

  All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

  General Information
   Body Style                   Sports - Roadster
   Assembly Plant               Osnabruck, Germany
   EPA Vehicle Class            Two-seater

  Engine: 3.2-Liter, SOHC,      18-Valve, SMPI V-6
   Type and Description         90-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled with
                                dual-tuned intake manifold and twin ignition
   Displacement                 195.2 cu. in. (3199 cu. cm)
   Bore x Stroke                3.54 x 3.31 (89.9 x 84)
   Valve System                 SOHC, 2 intake valves and 1 exhaust valve
                                per cylinder, roller rocker arms
   Fuel Injection               Sequential, multi-port, electronic
   Construction                 High-pressure die-cast aluminum alloy block
                                with Silitec alloy liners and cast aluminum
                                alloy heads
   Compression Ratio            10.0:1
   Power (SAE net)              215 HP bhp (160 kW) @ 5700 rpm (67.2
                                bhp/liter)
   Torque (SAE net)             229 lb.-ft. (310 N-m) @ 3000 rpm
   Max. Engine Speed            6000 rpm electronically limited
   Fuel Requirement             Unleaded premium, 91 octane (R+M)/2
   Oil Capacity                 8.5 qt. (8.0 L) with dry filter
   Coolant Capacity             11.8 qt. (11.2 L)
   Emission Controls            Three-way catalytic converters and internal
                                engine features(a)
   Max. Gross Trailer Weight    Not recommended
   Estimated EPA Fuel Economy   17/25 - manual transaxle (MPG city/hwy.)(b)
                                21/28 - automatic transaxle

  (a) Meets ULEV 1 requirements for CA, NY, MA, ME, VT; meets Tier 2, Bin 8
      for all other states.  Meets Stage IV emission requirements in Europe.
  (b) Compare the estimated MPG to the estimated MPG of other vehicles.  You
      may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather
      conditions and trip length.  Your actual highway mileage will probably
      be less than the highway estimate.

  Transaxle: Manual, Six-Speed Overdrive
   Description                  Synchronized in all forward gears
   Gear Ratios
      1st                       4.459
      2nd                       2.614
      3rd                       1.723
      4th                       1.245
      5th                       1
      6th                       0.838
      Reverse                   4.062
   Final Drive Ratio            3.27
   Overall Top Gear             2.74

  Transaxle: Automatic, Five-Speed Overdrive
   Description                  Adaptive electronic control or AutoStick(R)
                                driver-interactive manual control and lockup
                                torque converter clutch
  Torque Converter Stall
   Torque Ratio                 1.8
   Gear Ratio
      1st                       3.95
      2nd                       2.423
      3rd                       1.486
      4th                       1
      5th                       0.833
      Reverse                   3.147/1.93
   Final Drive Ratio            3.27
   Overall Top Gear             2.72

  Electrical System
   Alternator                   120 A
   Battery                      Group 48, maintenance-free, 700 CCA

  Dimensions and Capabilities(a)
   Wheelbase                    94.5 (2400)
   Track, Front                 58.8 (1493)
   Track, Rear                  59.1 (1502)
   Overall Length               159.8 (4059)
   Overall Width                69.5 (1766)
   Overall Height               51.8 (1315)
   Ground Clearance             4.9 (124)
   Curb Weight - Est.           3140 lbs. (1424 kg) - manual transaxle
                                3174 lbs. (1440 kg) - automatic transaxle
   Weight Distribution % F/R    53/47
   Cargo Capacity               115 lbs. (52 kg)
   Frontal Area                 20.62 sq. ft. (1.916 sq. m)
   Drag Coefficient             0.384
   Fuel Tank Capacity           15.85 gal. (60 L)

  (a) All dimensions measured at curb weight.

  Accommodations
   Seating Capacity             2
   Headroom                     37.3 (948)
   Legroom                      42.7 (1085)
   Shoulder Room                52.7 (1338)
   Hip Room                     53.3 (1354)
   Seat Travel                  7.6 (194)
   Volume Index                 48.6 cu. ft. (1.37 cu. m)
   Cargo Volume Index           6.52 cu. ft. (190 L) with top up
                                6.52 cu. ft. (190 L) with top up

  Body
   Layout                       Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
   Construction                 Unitized steel body

  Suspension
   Front                        Upper and lower "A" arm independent with
                                coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers
                                and stabilizer bar
   Rear                         Five-link independent with coil springs,
                                link-type stabilizer bar and gas-charged
                                shock absorbers

  Steering
   Type                         Power recirculating ball
   Overall Ratio                16.7:1
   Turning Diameter (curb-to-
    curb)                       32.2 ft. (9.8 m)
   Steering Turns (lock-to-
    lock)                       3.1

  Tires(a)
   Standard
      Mfr. & Model              Continental SportContact 2
      Size & Type               225/40ZR18 - front

                                255/35ZR19 - rear
  Optional
      Mfr. & Model              Continental Touring Contact All Season
                                Performance
      Size & Type               225/40ZR18 - front
                                255/35ZR19 - rear
  Revs per Mile (km)            818 (509) - front
                                787 (489) - rear

  (a) Other sizes and brands may also be used.

  Wheels
   Type & Material              Cast aluminum
   Size                         18 x 7.5 - front
                                19 x 9 - rear

  Brakes
   Front
    Size & Type                 11.8 x 1.1 (300 x 28) vented discs with 2.25
                                (57) diameter single-piston sliding calipers
                                and ABS
    Swept Area                  281.2 sq. in. (1814 sq. cm)
   Rear
    Size & Type                 10.9 x 0.35 (278 x 9) disc with 1.42 (36)
                                diameter opposed-piston calipers and ABS
    Swept Area                  219.6 sq. in. (1417 sq. cm)
    Power Assist Type           7/8" tandem diaphragm vacuum

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