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"Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch" (bman76) 12/12/2015 at 02:43 • Filed to: None

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The Chrysler Firepower concept was a thing, a very pretty thing.

It was basically a re-skinned Viper with a then new 6.1 hemi.

I feel like this idea. A more luxurious, softer, Viper based Chrysler GT car using the current 6.4 hemi could save the Viper.

What could’ve been...

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/12/2015 at 02:58

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Now that is a pretty car. It could’ve been the F-type of its time.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 12/12/2015 at 03:02

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I agree. I see it as an Aston Martin Vanquish or Maserati GranTurismo fighter though.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/12/2015 at 03:06

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So...what if current FCA makes this as an Alfa and uses it to capture younger enthusiasts so they can feed into the Maserati GranTurismo when they’re older with more money?

The signature Alfa grille wouldn’t look too bad on the front in my opinion. And those wide front fenders are begging for a quadrifoglio.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 12/12/2015 at 03:10

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Throw the turbo six in instead of the hemi... profit.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/12/2015 at 03:13

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Turbo straight six for the base. Then a batshit crazy Zagato collaboration for the Alfa halo car using an Alfa v12?

So, when are we storming FCA and ousting Sergio Marchionne? We’ve got work to do!

TGRIP > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/12/2015 at 03:17

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It’s like a Jaguar F-type and a Peugeot got it on in the Worst way possible...

And the Viper underneath doesn’t make it right...

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 12/12/2015 at 03:20

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Pictured: Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale

Used a V10, because it was a Viper.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > TGRIP 12/12/2015 at 03:24

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Nah, and this predates the F-Type concept (C-X16) by 6 years. More defined edges/surface than a Peugeot.

TGRIP > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/12/2015 at 03:35

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I know, I know (it’s based off the last gen Viper, not the current 6.4L btw)... but I’m calling it like I see it. And I’m seeing the overall profile of the Jag, with the gaping mouth of the Pug... with the long hood of the Merc SLS, now that I look at it (and the Merc was inspired-erived from the Viper as well, so... reasoning!)

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > TGRIP 12/12/2015 at 03:53

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Yep, it’s a last-gen Viper as it’s from 2005. I’m not sure what you’re saying about the motor? I can see some Pug in it, but I see a lot more Crossfire (Merc based) and ME Four-Twelve.

ptak appreciates old racecars > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/12/2015 at 04:20

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Such a pity it didn’t get built. It’s like Frank Sinatra went splat on the front of it

That's gonna leave a mark! > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/12/2015 at 07:13

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Reminds me of the Crossfire updated. I mean it looks good but I keep seeing the Crossfire. Sort of like seeing a hot girl that reminds you of your mom when she was young.

vondon302 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/12/2015 at 07:43

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Damn I did forget about this and I went to the shpw when they unvieled this. Damn you Daimler! You gutted Chrysler and it will never ne the same.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/12/2015 at 09:37

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Chrysler had some seriously cool concept cars in the middle of the 2000s. The ME412 was also gorgeous

DeLM > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/12/2015 at 09:42

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I also like the “ Razor” concept.. Dodge had some good ideas at the time but in the end we got “poop”

gin-san - shitpost specialist > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/12/2015 at 11:09

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This is the kind of platform-sharing Dodge/Chrysler needed to do, not swap badges on Neons.

I really like this car, but for me, I’d want to swap out all the chrome pieces, mainly the grille and the wheels.