Chrysler Firepower
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The Chrysler Firepower was a Dodge Viper
based concept car
. It also takes some of the styling cues from the Chrysler Crossfire
that DaimlerChrysler
produced under the Chrysler
brand
. The Firepower's engine was a 6.1 L Hemi V8. According to Chrysler, this engine produced 425 hp and could propel the vehicle to a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds. The concept was once featured on the cover of Car and Driver
. Designers responsible for the design were Brian Nielander (exterior), who also worked on the ME-412 concept; and Greg Howell (interior).
Dodge Viper
The first prototype was tested in January 1989. It debuted in 1991 with two pre-production models as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 when Dodge was forced to substitute it in place of the Japanese-built Stealth because of complaints from the United Auto Workers, and went on sale in January...
based concept car
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
. It also takes some of the styling cues from the Chrysler Crossfire
Chrysler Crossfire
The Chrysler Crossfire is a rear-wheel drive sports car marketed by Chrysler as both coupé and roadster and was built for Chrysler by Karmann of Germany.-Design:...
that DaimlerChrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler Group LLC is a multinational automaker headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Chrysler was first organized as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925....
produced under the Chrysler
Chrysler (division)
Chrysler is the flagship brand of Chrysler Group LLC, named after founder Walter P. Chrysler.-Overview:The Chrysler brand was originally a premium luxury position competing with Cadillac and Lincoln, owned respectively by Chrysler Group's Detroit rivals, General Motors and Ford Motor Company...
brand
Brand
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. The Firepower's engine was a 6.1 L Hemi V8. According to Chrysler, this engine produced 425 hp and could propel the vehicle to a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds. The concept was once featured on the cover of Car and Driver
Car and Driver
Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. Its total circulation is 1.31 million. It is owned by Hearst Magazines, who purchased prior owner Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. in 2011...
. Designers responsible for the design were Brian Nielander (exterior), who also worked on the ME-412 concept; and Greg Howell (interior).