Engine: 3.2-liter sohc 18-valve V6

Engine Options: 215-hp 3.2-liter dohc 18-valve V6; 330-hp 3.2-liter supercharged dohc 18-valve V6

Transmission: 5-speed automatic with AutoStick

Transmission Options: five-speed automatic; six-speed manual

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution, electronic stability control, front dual-stage airbags, front door-mounted side airbags, tire-pressure monitor, all-speed traction control, passenger-side Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Osnabruck, Germany

Model Tested: Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Limited ($38,045)

Standard Equipment: power convertible fabric top with full power hard tonneau, heated leather power seats, dual-zone temperature control, electrostatic interior air filter, power windows, speed control, heated power mirrors, fog lamps, universal garage door, touring gear, remote keyless entry, 240-watt AM/FM/CD with six speakers, auto-dimming rear mirror, alarm, telescoping steering column, electrically deploying rear spoiler

Options as Tested: automatic transmission ($1,075); AM/FM/CD with GPS navigation ($1,200)

Destination Charge: 875

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 215 @ 5700

Torque: 229 @ 3000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 21/28

Wheelbase: 94.5 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 159.8/69.5/51.4 inches

Track Front/Rear: 58.3/58.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 32.9 feet

Seating Capacity: 2 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 37.3/53.3/42.7 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: inches

Trunk Volume: 6.5 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double with coil springs and gas-charged shock absorbers

Ground Clearance: 4.9 inches

Curb Weight: 3174 pounds

Towing Capacity: not recommended pounds

Tires: 225/40ZR18 / 255/35ZR19

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 15.8 Gallons