CHRYSLER SELECTS KARMANN TO BUILD PRODUCTION VERSION OF CROSSFIRE

The Chrysler Group today announced it will build a production version of the Chrysler Crossfire concept vehicle in 2003, in conjunction with Karmann of Osnabrueck, Germany, a long-time DaimlerChrysler partner with nearly 100 years of manufacturing experience. "With head-turning design and world-class engineering, the production version of the Chrysler Crossfire will set the tone for the sports coupe of the future," said Dieter Zetsche, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler Group. "We will make sure the production version of the Chrysler Crossfire captures the pure emotion and character of the concept car.