Chrysler Firepower
| Chrysler | |
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| Firepower | |
| Presentation year: | 2005 |
| Vehicle fair: | NAIAS |
| Class : | Sports car |
| Body shape : | Combi coupe |
| Engine: |
Otto engine : 6.1 liters (313 kW) |
| Length: | 4384 mm |
| Width: | 1859 mm |
| Height: | 1212 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2510 mm |
| Empty weight: | 1533 kg |
| Production model: | none |
The Chrysler Firepower is a concept vehicle based on the Dodge Viper , developed by DaimlerChrysler under the brand name Chrysler and shown for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in 2005.
The Firepower concept car was originally created to prove that Chrysler could actually build a sports car from existing components. In 2007 there were also signs that the Firepower could be mass-produced. Chrysler later confirmed that serial production is not planned. The exterior design was done by Brian Nielander . Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters Inc. in California built the entire vehicle.
The Firepower is powered by a 6.1 liter V8 engine from the Hemi series . According to Chrysler, the engine has a maximum output of 313 kW and can accelerate the vehicle from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds.
Technical specifications
| Motor type | Engine type | Number of valves | Valve control | Displacement | Max. Power at min −1 | Max. Torque at min -1 | transmission | Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | Maximum speed v max |
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| Gasoline engine | V8 | 16V | OHC | 6059 cc | 317 kW (431 hp) at 6000 | 570 Nm at 4800 | 5-speed automatic transmission | 4.5 s | 300 km / h |
Individual evidence
- ^ Chrysler Firepower: Hot iron - auto motor und sport. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. January 10, 2005, accessed March 26, 2019 .
- ↑ Nick Aziz: Chrysler may build Firepower, Hornet - LeftLaneNews. In: leftlanenews.com. May 8, 2006, accessed December 20, 2006 .
- ^ Nick Aziz: Viper to move upmarket; Firepower nears approval - LeftLaneNews. In: leftlanenews.com. August 22, 2006, accessed December 20, 2006 .
- ↑ Nick Aziz: Chrysler won't build Firepower - LeftLaneNews. In: leftlanenews.com. December 19, 2006, accessed December 20, 2006 .
- ↑ Aaron Robinson: Chrysler Firepower! For its next trick, Chrysler shows us a snake wearing a tuxedo. In: caranddriver.com. February 1, 2005, Retrieved March 26, 2019 (American English).
Web links
- Information page (2005 Chrysler Firepower Concept History, Pictures, Value, Auction Sales, Research and News). In: conceptcarz.com. (English).