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Chrysler introduces its Firepower high-performance coupe

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Khatir Soltani
1:00 PM - Chrysler introduces the Firepower, a reply to Ford's Shelby GR-1.

The Firepower is built on a Viper chassis and suspension components, and is powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI V8, which Chrysler states is good for a 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph) in just 4.5 seconds and can reach a top speed of 278 km/h (174 mph). The Firepower has 19-inch wheels in front, and 20-inch wheels in back.

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Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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