Chrysler introduced the SRT6 version in 2004 as part of the American car corporation within the DaimlerChrysler alliance.
The premium sports coupe market was influential in the U.S. if not for the sales volumes than for image. Chrysler tried to show everyone that it’s back on track and can build agile, fast, and comfortable cars. The Crossfire was based on the same platform as the Mercedes-Benz SLK, and it carried over more parts from the little German premium coupe-cabriolet.

Its wide, three-slats grille and the re-invented badge installed on top of it showed the world that Chrysler is back in the sport-compact market. Its headlights showed a similar design to its bigger brother, the 300. On the front fenders, the carmaker installed slatted air-vents that extracted the air trapped inside the wheel-wells. Its short cabin with a sloped, curved rear end resembled some sporty vehicles from the ’50s. But the wing on the trunk was definitely modern. Unlike the rest of the Crossfire range, that wing was fixed. For the less-powered siblings, Chrysler installed a retractable one.

Inside, it was a mix between Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz. While the stacks from the left side of the steering-column were carried over from C-Class, along with the lights switch, the steering wheel and the dials were Chrysler’s. The gate from the automatic transmission lever was similar to the one found in German cars, but the aluminum trims were from the U.S. partner. The high-bolstered seats featured the SRT6 lettering embroidered in the headrests.

Under the hood, Chrysler installed a genuine AMG V-6 engine. Its 3.2-liter displacement and the supercharger worked together to provide over 300 ponies to the rear wheels.