Download Print Press Kit: 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Launch 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - Proven Performance Auburn Hills March 31, 2004 - The new 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster offers exceptional body torsional stiffness (29.2 Hz) and more torque (229 ft.-lb.) than Porsche Boxster (192), Audi TT Quattro (207) and BMW Z4 (214). The new Crossfire Roadster is low-slung with a sculpted appearance. Under the hood is a 3.2-liter 90-degree, 18-valve SOHC V-6 engine available with a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission. Crossfire Roadster comes standard with Electronic Stability Program (ESP), brake assist, and high-performance, W-rated Continental SportContact 2 tires that are certified to 168 miles per hour. Similar to the Chrysler Crossfire coupe, Crossfire Roadster features a speed-sensitive rear spoiler that automatically deploys when the vehicle reaches 60 miles per hour. Top Down in 22 Seconds “While the top goes down in seconds, the ultimate measure of a roadster’s engineering is how quiet the vehicle is with the top up,” said Achram. “We designed Crossfire Roadster to be a 150 mile-per-hour roadster. The result is a stunning roadster that is tight, solid and quiet.” To remove the top, simply release and pull down the center-mounted handle located on the windshield header, turn the handle, which releases the convertible fabric top and lowers the side glass, and lift the front of the top approximately eight inches. Press the button on the center console and the hard tonneau opens up, the soft fabric top folds in, and the hard tonneau closes again. Performance Features 3.2-liter, 18-valve, SOHC V-6 engine 215 horsepower, 229 ft.-lb. of torque Six-speed manual transmission or optional five-speed electronically-controlled adaptive automatic transmission with AutoStick® Rear-wheel drive Independent double wishbone front suspension with coil springs and gas-charged shock absorbers Independent five-link rear suspension with coil springs and gas-charged shock absorbers Speed-sensitive rear spoiler which deploys at approximately 60 miles per hour Dual center-mounted exhaust outlets Front 18-inch 225/40ZR tires Rear 19-inch 255/35ZR tires Seven-spoke aluminum alloy wheels Air compressor and can – TireFit sealant