Chrysler Firepower

The Chrysler Firepower was a Dodge Viper-based concept car produced in 2005. It takes some of the styling cues from the Chrysler Crossfire. According to Chrysler, its 6.1 L Hemi V8 engine produced 425 hp (317 kW) and could propel the vehicle to a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 174 mph. The concept was once featured on the cover of Car and Driver.

This article is about the concept car. For the similarly named engine, see Chrysler FirePower engine.

Chrysler Firepower
Overview
ManufacturerChrysler
DesignerBrian Nielander
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Sports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformDodge Viper
RelatedDodge Viper
Devon GTX
Alfa Romeo Zagato TZ3
Bristol Fighter
Powertrain
Engine6.1 L Chrysler Hemi V8
Transmission5-speed automatic

Designers responsible for the design were Brian Nielander (exterior), who also worked on the ME-412 concept; and Greg Howell (interior).

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