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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve - Side4608 viewsThe star of the 2004 North American International Auto Show was undoubtedly the exciting new supercar concept by Chrysler, the ME Four-Twelve. "We wanted to make an engineering statement, something no one would expect from Chrysler, to rival the Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT and McLaren F1," says Chrysler Group COO Wolfgang Bernhard (Road and Track)
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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve, 2004 NAIAS - Rear Tail lights4011 viewsTaking advantage of its impressive racecar-like structural rigidity, the ME Four-Twelve?s suspension, steering and brakes are engineered for super car performance. Overall, the vehicle?s structure ? consisting of multiple materials - achieves an ultra lightweight design with outstanding vehicle rigidity and complies with all US federal regulations related to impact testing.
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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve - Front End5457 views
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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve - Rear Angled2772 views?ME Four-Twelve adds a new aura of performance to the Chrysler brand,? Creed said. ?It is aerodynamically honed, and it balances elegance and power. It exudes strength, performance and prestige. The ME Four-Twelve is Chrysler?s own creative interpretation of the classic mid-engine super car architecture.?
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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve, 2004 NAIAS - Top Front3221 viewsThe ME Four-Twelve?s advanced, carbon fiber bodywork was designed to mate to a carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque tub. Aluminum crush structures and chrome-moly sub-frames complete the ME Four-Twelve?s rigid support structure.
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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve - Mercedes Quad Turbo V-124660 viewsThe heart of the ME Four-Twelve is its all-aluminum, quad-turbo, 6.0-liter V-12 engine. With electronic sequential multipoint fuel injection and a 9.0:1 compression ratio, the ME Four-Twelve?s AMG-developed engine delivers 850 bhp @ 5750 rpm, with 850 lb-ft. (1150 N-m) of torque between 2500 and 4500 rpm on premium unleaded fuel. The specific power output translates to 142 bhp/liter, and with a curb weight of just 2880 lbs. (1310 kg), the ME Four-Twelve has the weight-to-power ratio of 3.4 lbs/bhp ? each of these sets new performance records and new benchmarks in the super car category.
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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve - Side2766 views?In terms of advanced materials, aerodynamic efficiency and vehicle dynamic performance, the ME Four-Twelve represents the ultimate engineering and design statement from Chrysler,? said Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer - Chrysler Group. ?It?s everything we?ve learned about creating exciting, desirable automobiles. And, as such, it?s not really a concept car but is, in fact, a prototype that will be road-ready by summer.?
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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve, Interior - Steering Wheel5000 viewsEase of access to driving controls was a primary focus. For example, there are steering wheel mounted controls, including a column mounted F-1 racing style paddle shifter with aluminum shift paddles and centrally mounted driver controls.
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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve, Interior3239 views
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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve, 2004 NAIAS - Side View3920 viewsAnd, befitting a machine that will play comfortably in the super car league, the performance of the ME Four-Twelve is stunning. In our projections and modeling, the ME Four-Twelve goes from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, 0-100 mph in 6.2 seconds and it will blister through the quarter mile in 10.6 seconds at 142.0 mph.
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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve, Interior - Seats3714 viewsThis vehicle breaks the mold of the super car genre because its packaging can easily accommodate drivers in a wide range of heights.
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Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Radio and HVAC6215 views
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