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#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.
#23 of 36 Viper??? Are you OK? by chris65amg Apr 19, 2005 (1:12 pm)
""The Firepower is little more than a reworked Viper. Not all that impressive and for my money I'll take the Viper""   Er, no. The Firepower uses the 6.1L Hemi V-8 that makes 425 horsepower, the Dodge uses an 8L V-10 that makes 500 hp. I believe that the Firepower is also supposed to be more of a Corvette killer than a Viper-esque car. As a matter of fact, I would buy it, because the Corvette has pretty much no competition in its segment. (Big engined American sports car over 40k). I think that the Firepower is a little more polished than the Viper, just like Chrysler is (at least in my experience) a little more polished than Dodge.   But I'd love a Viper, too! Unfortunately, I don't have 80 grand on me at the moment... Replies to this message: dialm4speed (Apr 19, 2005 9:47 pm)
#24 of 36 Re: Viper??? Are you OK? [chris65amg] by dialm4speed Apr 19, 2005 (9:47 pm)
Replying to: chris65amg (Apr 19, 2005 1:12 pm) You might want to read up on that Firepower. The suspensions been "softened up" translation too MUSHIE to be useful. The body is NOT all that good looking, long a$$ nose and a stubby rear end.... YUCK! How could you want a V-8 over a V-10? Also, it'll be a drop in the bucket less than a Viper. Why bother when I can get a Vette for less.
#25 of 36 Drop in a bucket, eh? by chris65amg Apr 20, 2005 (10:34 am)
It would be 40-50k (hmm Corvette pricing?) , as opposed to the Viper's 80k price tag. Actually, the Viper has a very hard suspension, so it wouldn't kill the car. I like the body in profile, and styling is very subjective.
#26 of 36 The Firepower needs to be built by xkss Apr 24, 2005 (11:51 pm)
It would spread the costs of the Viper.   It seems like it has the stuff to be a great GT car.   I would rather have a 2006 Corvette Z06 instead, though.
#27 of 36 Corvette vs. Firepower by chris65amg Apr 25, 2005 (12:53 pm)
The way I see these cars and how they compete are like this   Chrysler Firepower and Chevy Corvette Dodge Viper and Chevy Corvette Z06.   It would be only too logical for Chrysler to have this car start at about 45k (or lower, but that's wishful thinking) to compete with the Corvette. I would also be expecting a new or redesigned Viper pretty soon....   I would rather have a Firepower than a Corvette. And I want a Z06 and a Viper As a matter of fact, I'll take all four.

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