I did plenty of real world commuting in the SRT6, which enabled me to rate the day-to-day livability of the beast. As such I don't share the concern expressed
by some auto journalists that the firmness of its ride is excessively harsh. Yes, the ride is firm but not oppressively so. Last year I road tested the non-SRT versions of the Crossfire coupe and roadster, and although my memory is regularly criticized for its faultiness I don't find the SRT6 substantially firmer riding than those. I am one who appreciates a smooth ride, and I could easily live with an SRT6, especially when its triple 'A' personality is taken into consideration.
The performance suspension of the SRT6 keeps it fused to the road during rapid cornering. Add the extra wallop from its supercharged engine to this Herculean road-holding ability and the SRT6 will confidently carry more velocity into a turn and deliver discernibly more thrust upon exiting than the non-SRT version. Its rear-wheel drive configuration, combined with the nicely balanced chassis, imparts a strong sense of stability and predictability when pushing hard in corners. Fortunately if exuberance does exceed ability, DaimlerChrysler's Electronic Stability Program (ESP) will step-in, applying wheel-specific braking and reduced engine output to aid in keeping the cocky sports car under control.
Should the unthinkable become the unstoppable, Chrysler has supplied dual front
airbags and dual side airbags as standard equipment in the Crossfire. With the SRT6, standard equipment also includes a full shopping cart of amenities such as leather/Alcantara Suede upholstery, heated seats, 8-way power driver's seat, 4-way power passenger seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power top, sensational sounding Infinity audio, dual-zone air conditioning, tilt/telescopic wheel, remote keyless entry, fog lights and the list goes on...
In addition to its exclusive "SRT6" badging, this rebel roadster features an aggressive front chin spoiler and a fixed rear spoiler in place of the extendable unit found on the conventional Crossfire. I generally abhor garish spoilers and wings plastered onto the rear of performance machines, especially when they serve no purpose greater than boosting the "look at me" factor.
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| I don't share the concern expressed by some auto journalists that the firmness of its ride is excessively harsh. Yes, the ride is firm but not oppressively so. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
The performance suspension of the SRT6 keeps it fused to the road during rapid cornering. Add the extra wallop from its supercharged engine to this Herculean road-holding ability and the SRT6 will confidently carry more velocity into a turn and deliver discernibly more thrust upon exiting than the non-SRT version. Its rear-wheel drive configuration, combined with the nicely balanced chassis, imparts a strong sense of stability and predictability when pushing hard in corners. Fortunately if exuberance does exceed ability, DaimlerChrysler's Electronic Stability Program (ESP) will step-in, applying wheel-specific braking and reduced engine output to aid in keeping the cocky sports car under control.
Should the unthinkable become the unstoppable, Chrysler has supplied dual front
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| The SRT6 includes top-tier amenities such as leather/Alcantara Suede upholstery, heated seats, an 8-way power driver's seat and a 4-way power passenger seat. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press) |
In addition to its exclusive "SRT6" badging, this rebel roadster features an aggressive front chin spoiler and a fixed rear spoiler in place of the extendable unit found on the conventional Crossfire. I generally abhor garish spoilers and wings plastered onto the rear of performance machines, especially when they serve no purpose greater than boosting the "look at me" factor.