The Chrysler Crossfire is a rear-wheel drive, sports car marketed by Chrysler. The Chrysler Crossfire was available as coupe and roadster models. The Chrysler Crossfire was built for Chrysler by Karmann of Germany. The two-seater model was introduced in 2003 and was based on the 2001 concept car that was designed by Eric Stoddard. The name, 'Crossfire' refers to the two character lines that run from front to rear along the body sides crossing each other midway through the door panel. The name also refers to the collaboration of the two companies, Chrysler and Daimler-Benz.
The Crossfire was available in the SRT-6 trim. The Crossfire used the fastback roof and broad rear fender parts that created the special rear end design that prompted automotive journalists to describe the new car's resemblance to American Motor's 1965-1967 Marlin. The chassis used in the Crossfire is a combination of a modified C-class engine compartment, pre-2003 SLK platform, S-Class rear linkages and new stampings for the side rails and rear. The standard transmission that was used is a 6-speed manual with an optional 5-speed automatic.