Chrysler
Published on August 22nd, 2019 |
by BajaBusta
2004 Chrysler Crossfire & Pacifica: The Handsome Americans with German Accents
The marriage of Daimler and Chrysler was finally bringing some offspring, such as the Chrysler Crossfire. This rear-wheel-drive coupe was essentially a Mercedes-Benz SLK320 in Chrysler clothing. Built in Germany, the Crossfire had a 215-hp 3.2-liter V6 engine with either a 6-speed manual, or a 5-speed automatic transmission. Suspension, though, was tuned somewhat differently, and brakes were from the SLK. However since the Crossfire was a coupe, it boasted a stiffer structure than its open top Benz brother. Also bearing a fair bit of Mercedes-Benz DNA was the Chrysler Pacifica, which was a mix of minivan, station wagon and SUV. Riding on a chassis that borrowed parts from the entire Daimler Chrysler family, the Pacifica had a 3.5-liter V6 and a 4-speed automatic that it shared with the 300M. The 5-link, independent, load leveling rear suspension and the brakes were pirated directly from the Mercedes-Benz E-class. The Pacifica was 10 in. longer than an Acura MDX or Honda Pilot, had a wheelbase that was close to that of a regular-cab full-size pickup truck and weighed about 4500 pounds. There was plenty of room for six spread out over three seating rows.
2003 Chrysler Pacifica Test Drive
2004 Chrysler Crossfire Test Drive
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