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#13 of 36 FIREPOWER by jimhemi Jan 28, 2005 (9:11 am)
I want one! I want to pull up next to some grey hair in a Vette and blow his doors off. If this is built, the power to weight ratio should be awesome. To bad this wasn't the Dodge version of the Charger. The sleek lines look like that of the 1971 Charger. Maybe this will be rebadged a Challenger for Dodge? Replies to this message: woodstock3 (Jan 31, 2005 10:07 am)
#14 of 36 Re: FIREPOWER [jimhemi] by woodstock3 Jan 31, 2005 (10:07 am)
Replying to: jimhemi (Jan 28, 2005 9:11 am) Hi Jimihemi,    I want one too. If produced, the Firepower will have the 5 speed automatic as an option. Many people have stated that they would like a manual, but Chevrolet sells most Vettes with automatics. The only people clamoring for a manual are auto editors and net gearheads. The majority of the buyers get slushboxes.   An auto is not a deal breaker for me. I would still buy a Firepower if that were the only option. But, I want more...there is another way.   I would like to see Chrysler offer their automatic manual transmission as an option. Chrysler was developing the a robotic twin clutch manual for the ME-12. If the Firepower is a replacement for the ME-12, then hopefully, the transmission program will be considered for the Firepower.   Ferrari, Audi and BMW offer robotic manuals in their performance cars. Chrysler’s implementation is smooth, and efficient, so it would be good for a GT car. Computer controlled manual transmissions are used in Formula 1, and can shift faster than a human. Now that would put the Firepower into the high tech stratosphere, and could take a second off the 0-60, which is already a low 4.5. That transmission behind a Hemi would really blow away those Vettes (while getting better gas mileage than an auto). Come on Chrysler!!!
#15 of 36 Car and Driver by woodstock3 Jan 31, 2005 (1:11 pm)
The Firepower is the cover story of the February 2005 issue of Car and Driver.   In the past, exciting concepts from Chrysler have been featured in Car and Driver, only never to see the light of production. Hopefully, the Firepower will be different.
#16 of 36 Firepower by woodstock3 Jan 31, 2005 (1:43 pm)
Hello,   I think that the Firepower is so cool, I want one in my driveway right now. I would be interested in hearing what others think about the Firepower. Thanks, Woodstock.   http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=19&article- _id=9013
#17 of 36 gear heads want a manual by canker Feb 08, 2005 (2:10 am)
Its the landies(most ), old dudes, and people that want to say they own a corvette that buy autos.
#18 of 36 by chris65amg Feb 08, 2005 (5:12 pm)
To tell you the truth, I really don't like the Corvette. Not to be mean or anything, but it seems like Chevy has dragged the 'Vette's name in the dirt because of the Cavalier, the old Malibu, Blazer, etc. The best Corvette was mid-70's Stingray. Unless Chevy puts the retractable headlights back on and makes it look cool again, I'm not biting.   The Firepower is nice because it looks really sporty but classy at the same time. Kind of like a Continental GT, but in a different way. More Aston -y. I'm not mad about the grille, if it was smaller it would look a lot better. But I think that its profile view more than atones. It looks awesome. The back is great too. I would buy one over a 'Vette any day. It just seems so logical, putting the big Hemi where it belongs, vis. a two seater speed demon.   Hmm, note to self: put Firepower on shopping list, wife might like this one.... Replies to this message: woodstock3 (Feb 11, 2005 12:58 pm)
#19 of 36 Re: [chris65amg] by woodstock3 Feb 11, 2005 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: chris65amg (Feb 08, 2005 5:12 pm) I really don't like the Corvette either. I only like the midyears. Automobile Magazine's top pick of the 100 coolest cars was the '63-67 Vette, and I agree. I drove a '66 427 once that was awesome.   The Firepower is "elegance, refinement and affordability". I don't think of the Vette as elegant. I'm keeping my eyes peeled to see if Chrysler makes it! Indications are that there is a good chance they will. Deiter Zetsche has said that they are planning to launch 16 new models before the end of 2006. That is a lot of new vehicles in a short time.   The Firepower is more than just a concept, it's a prototype. It can be built on the under-utilized Viper production line. The Firepower probably would outsell the Viper, so the output from the Firepower/Viper plant would more than double.   Now, how can I get one at MSRP, without the dreaded dealer markup?
#20 of 36 Re: Chrysler Firepower [woodstock3] by 300hemifl Apr 03, 2005 (8:20 am)
Replying to: woodstock3 (Jan 17, 2005 5:24 pm) I'm all over the Firepower; if they build it and don't do any major changes. I bought the first 300C in our area (Clearwater, Fl) over 11 months ago and it has been great. I thought about going to the SRT-8, but its not enough of a change for me. The Firepower however would be another revolutionary model, like the 300 was. Of course, it would cater to a different clientele, but its still a dramatic step in Chrysler's refreshing direction.
#21 of 36 New Firepower by xkss Apr 03, 2005 (9:31 am)
I hope Chrylser builds it. Here are some pictures of it.   http://fast-autos.net/features/05naias/chrysler/index.html
#22 of 36 Re: Chrysler Firepower [woodstock3] by dialm4speed Apr 17, 2005 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: woodstock3 (Jan 17, 2005 5:24 pm) The Firepower is little more than a reworked Viper. Not all that impressive and for my money I'll take the Viper.

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