Every book about a car should start with the car itself, reduced to one page. That is what this chapter is: the Crossfire as the factory described it — the models covered, both engines, the headline power and torque figures, the two transmissions, and how to read the engine from the VIN.
Keep this chapter in mind when you are identifying a car — your own, or one you are thinking of buying. If a seller’s description and this table disagree, the table is the one that came from the factory.
1. Vehicle at a Glance
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Models covered | Crossfire Coupe and Roadster (ZH), incl. SRT-6 |
| Engine (base) | 3.2L V6 SOHC 18-valve, 90° bank angle, liquid cooled, twin ignition |
| Engine (SRT-6) | 3.2L V6 SOHC 18-valve, supercharged (helical two-rotor supercharger) |
| Displacement | 3.2 L (195.2 cu. in.) |
| Power — base | 215 hp (160 kW) @ 5700 rpm |
| Torque — base | 230 lb. ft. (312 N·m) @ 3000 rpm |
| Power — SRT-6 | 330 hp (246 kW) @ 6100 rpm |
| Torque — SRT-6 | 310 lb. ft. (420 N·m) @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual (DED); 5-speed automatic NAG1 / 722.6 (DGU) |
| VIN engine codes | L = 3.2L V6 SOHC 18-valve; N = 3.2L V6 supercharged |
| Assembly plant | Osnabrück, Germany (VIN plant code X) |
Note: Overall vehicle dimensions and curb/GVWR weights are not tabulated in the manual text (weights are on the Vehicle Safety Certification Label). Frame dimensions (Group 13) are a dimensioned diagram, not extractable text.
Source: Introduction (VIN breakdown); Group 9 — General Specifications (PDF p.2652, p.2776)