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Most people remember the Chrysler Crossfire as a punchline: a Mercedes-Benz SLK in a Chrysler suit with a rear end nobody could agree on. The SRT-6 is the exception. A 2005 example with just 8,200 miles is live on Cars & Bids right now, and bidding is scheduled to close Friday, October 16, at 3:30 PM EDT.
The Chrysler That Borrowed AMG's Best Engine
The Crossfire was the first product of the Daimler-Chrysler marriage, built on Mercedes SLK underpinnings and assembled in Germany. For 2005, Chrysler's SRT group got hold of it and added the one thing the car always needed: real power. Under the hood is an AMG-built 3.2-liter supercharged V6, the same engine used in the SLK 32 AMG, rated at 330 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque and sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic.
The rest of the package matched. The SRT-6 got a stiffer, performance-tuned suspension, bigger wheels (18 inches up front and 19 in the rear on this car), a more aggressive body kit, and a speedometer that optimistically reads to 200 mph. It was a legitimately quick car when new, and it arrived at a time when Chrysler's performance arm was building things like a Viper-powered pickup. It also fits a pattern we keep coming back to: fast cars the public ignored, from the Dodge Spirit R/T to the Yamaha-powered Taurus SHO.
What This One Brings
This Crossfire SRT-6 wears Graphite Metallic paint over a gray interior with Alcantara and leather upholstery and heated sport seats. The seller reports a clean Carfax and a clean Montana title, with most of its life spent registered in Arizona. They bought it in June 2022 and have added roughly 4,000 miles since, so it has barely been used.
Maintenance records show oil changes at about 4,474 miles in February 2023 and 7,443 miles in November 2025. The only reported modification is a set of AMG-branded lug nut covers, and the only flaw listed is some wear on the head unit knobs. Two things worth noting for bidders: the tires carry 2004 and 2013 date codes, so a fresh set should be part of the budget, and the car is being offered with a reserve. As of Wednesday, October 14, the high bid sits at $11,750 after eight bids.
Why It's Worth a Look
Low-mileage supercharged V6 coupes with Mercedes hardware, rear-wheel drive and a story this strange don't come around often. The Crossfire SRT-6 never found its audience new, which is exactly why it is one of the more interesting performance cars you can still bid on today. If you've been looking for something different from the usual modern-classic shortlist, this one ends Friday afternoon. If you'd rather chase something with a bit more rally pedigree, we've also covered a Mitsubishi Evo IV GSR on Cars & Bids.
