Stellantis Media Site 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - Market Position/Market Advantages                                                Contact:                                                             Beth Ann                         Bayus                                                                                                                                                                                   2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - Market Position/Market Advantages                                                                                                                                                           August 31, 2004,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                                MARKET POSITION Chrysler Crossfire Coupe and Crossfire Roadster are the Chrysler brand’s first modern-day two-seat sports cars. With evocative styling and graceful performance, Chrysler Crossfire Coupe and Crossfire Roadster represent the ultimate expression of the Chrysler brand. Both models represent the sports car of the future, as they combine stunning design with proven engineering.  MARKET ADVANTAGES Chrysler Crossfire Coupe, measured dynamically, has a body structure that is twice as stiff as a Porsche Boxster and as stiff as a Porsche 911. This technical achievement allows Crossfire Coupe to demonstrate sedan-like ride comfort, without sacrificing the handling characteristics that true sports cars require. Chrysler Crossfire Roadster offers exceptional body torsional stiffness (29.2 Hz) and more torque (229 lb.-ft.) than Porsche Boxster (192 lb.-ft.) and BMW Z4 (214 lb.-ft.). Chrysler Crossfire Roadster offers a hard tonneau cover for the cloth top, a feature not available on competitors like Audi TT, BMW Z4 or Porsche Boxster.