Had a chance to do some runs on the highway with a guy in a new Crossfire. We hit it about 3 times from an 80 mph roll. I put about 1.5 car lengths on him by 100 and still pulling until about 110. One run we hit it at about 95-100 right after another run and he caught me in the dreaded fourth gear. He put about 1/2 car on me mostly because I wasn't ready then we stayed even until about 115 or so then shut down. I was surprised it hung that well. Still had temp tags on it so it will probably get faster as the engine breaks in some.

 

I always wanted to run with one of those.

 

Why? They are slow. Not worth my time for sure. Now the next gen one that has like 300+hp, that will be something to run with.

 

Given Flint's mods I'd say that car isn't exactly SLOW. Looks like it could be close in a stock CLS auto.

 

We're already starting to lose our edge at 80 in 3rd anyway... I'd prefer to know what it can do from a 5-10mph or dead stop... since that'd be most likely the fight I would pick with a Crossfire.

 

'losing our edge at 80"

actually 80 is just about where vtec kicks in. ~85-110 is the sweet spot in 3rd.

 

Even if flint was stock that still wouldn't be considered slow. I'd like to know how they do from light to light.

 

Sweet run. I didn't know the crossfire was that fast.

 

does anyone know why that car is $30k+

 

Supposedly the car is fairly well built, as it utilizes quite a few MB parts. I've heard the engine is the weak link (lack of power), but reviews seem to be somewhat positive of the car.

 

The cost of using Benz technology.

 

Supposedly it can run the 1/4 in 14.8@96mph, 0-60 in 6.5s.

215hp/229tq w/ either a 5-spd auto or 6-spd manual
3060lbs <----right here is your answer, it's 500lbs lighter than a CL-S

 

i think the cl-s especially wit mods should kick its ass

 

Does Chrysler even have a 3.2 block, or is that a Benz block? I wonder what mods we'll see pop up for it...

 

I didn't know they were that light. 500 lbs is a big difference. I was able to pull on the guy pretty easy except the time he caught me in the wrong gear for few seconds. The weight advantage is what kept it somewhat close.

 

I think it's more gearing, & cause it's RWD. They have 18's up front & 19's in the rear. That's alot of rolling weight to push. I did test drive a stick, & thought it was VERY slow. Even stock for stock with my 6 speed. It doesn't pull off the line well at all. In any case, any CLS should have no problems takeing it.

 

nice kill i always wanted to run one of those as well.

 

Those times for the Crossfire are with the manual as well now the auto Crossfire shouldnt be that tough to beat.

 

Here in NJ, the Crossfire if very common..........on dealer lots!!! I hardly see any of them on the streets though. The only Chrysler product that peaks my interest is the SRT4 and Viper. The rest of the lineup makes Ford's offerings seem very appealing. Just my $.02.

Flint that Crossfire should not have been able to hang with you, given your current mods.