Press Kit: 2006 Chrysler Crossfire, What's New for '06

2006 Chrysler Crossfire Product Chronology

Auburn Hills, Mich. August 31, 2005 -

Models
Chrysler Crossfire is offered in five performance-focused models—Coupe, Coupe Limited, Roadster, Roadster Limited and SRT6 (see Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 description) plus an added specialty package for 2006, the optional Special Edition package available on the Crossfire Roadster model.

Special Edition Package includes:

  • Choice of either an automatic or manual transmission
  • Exclusive Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat exterior paint
  • Inside, Dark Slate Gray cloth seats
  • SRT6-style cast-aluminum wheels
  • Black windshield surround
  • Satin Silver door handles
  • Hallmark side louvers

In addition to Crossfire’s segment-leading technology and styling, two new colors are now available for 2006:

  • Oyster Gold Crystal Metallic and Machine Gray Crystal Pearl Coat 

2005 Model Year
Chrysler Crossfire Roadster was added in mid-summer 2004 as a 2005 model with SRT6 versions of both Coupe and Roadster following in the fall of 2004

In addition to the Coupe features (see list below), the Roadster included:

  • Folding soft top with hard tonneau
  • Twin Silver sport bars mounted in race-inspired fairings

Chrysler Crossfire Coupe

  • Color: Black monotone
  • Speed-sensitive, deployable rear spoiler
  • 3.2-liter, 18-valve, SOHC, V-6 engine—215 horsepower/229 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Six-speed manual transmission standard
  • Cloth color:
  • Dark Slate Gray monotone
  • Low-back bucket manual seats
  • AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers
  • ESP, traction control, four-wheel ABS and brake assist

Chrysler Crossfire Coupe Limited (6MTX/5ATX w/Autostick®)

  • Speed-sensitive, deployable rear spoiler
  • Fog lamps
  • 3.2-liter, SOHC, V-6 engine—215 horsepower/\229 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Six-speed manual transmission standard
  • Five-speed automatic transmission available 
  • Power-operated high-back bucket seats; heated, leather-trimmed
  • Three interior color combinations: Dark Slate Gray and Cedar two-tone, Dark Slate Gray and Medium Slate Gray two-tone, and Dark Slate Gray monotone
  • Custom designed luggage (Touring Gear)
  • ESP, traction control, four-wheel ABS and\brake assist
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • AM/FM/CD 240-watt Infinity Modulus six-speaker audio system with separate amplifier and dual sub-woofers

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster

  • Color: Black monotone
  • Maintains evocative styling of the coupe, including the boat tail rear
  • Speed-sensitive, deployable rear spoiler
  • Power cloth top with glass backlight and articulated hard tonneau cover
  • Folded top completely hidden from view
  • 3.2-liter, SOHC, V-6 engine—215 horsepower/\229 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Six-speed manual transmission standard
  • Cloth Color: Dark Slate Gray monotone
  • Low-back bucket manual seats
  • ESP, traction control, four wheel ABS and\brake assist
  • AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers 

Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Limited (6MTX/5ATX w/Autostick)

  • Power cloth top with glass backlight and articulated hard tonneau cover
  • Folded top completely hidden from view
  • Speed-sensitive, deployable rear spoiler
  • Fog lamps
  • 3.2-liter, SOHC, V-6 engine—215 horsepower/\229 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Six-speed manual transmission standard
  • Five-speed automatic transmission available
  • Power-operated high-back bucket seats; heated, leather-trimmed
  • Four interior color combinations: Dark Slate Gray and Cool Vanilla two-tone (exclusive to the Roadster Limited), Dark Slate Gray and Cedar two-tone, Dark Slate Gray and Medium Slate Gray two-tone, and Dark Slate Gray monotone
  • Custom designed luggage (Touring Gear)
  • ESP, traction control, four-wheel ABS and \brake assist
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • AM/FM/CD 240-watt Infinity Modulus six-speaker audio system with separate amplifier and dual \sub-woofers

Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 Coupe and Roadster

  • SRT versions of both the Crossfire Coupe and Roadster were added in 2005 model year (see Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 description)

2004 Model Year 

  • Chrysler Crossfire was introduced in mid-summer 2003 as a 2004 model

Features included:

  • 3.2-liter, 18-valve, SOHC V-6 engine with \215 horsepower/229 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic with AutoStick
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist
  • Electronic stability program
  • All-speed traction control
  • Independent double-wishbone front suspension
  • Independent five-link rear suspension
  • Speed-sensitive, deployable rear spoiler
  • Manually telescoping steering column
  • Six-speaker sound system with dual sub-woofers
  • Front 18-inch P225/40ZR tires
  • Rear 19-inch P255/35ZR tires
  • Aluminum alloy wheels
  • Tire fit system
  • Dual-zone semi-automatic air conditioning
  • Remote keyless entry with central locking
  • Security alarm system
  • Tow away protection



Contact Information

Beth Ann Bayus
Office: (248) 512-0350
Cell: (248) 761-5588
Kathy Graham
Office: (248) 944-5115
Cell: (248) 462-9451
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