Chrysler is toying around with the concept of building a vehicle that may go where no Chrysler moniker has gone before it: on the raceway. Sure, there were stock Newports and Cordobas that have been raced, but nothing that was “pure race material” has ever worn a Chrysler label. Dodge yes, but Chrysler no. That can all change if the Firepower is built. Read on and let’s have a look at what this hot looking auto is all about.

The U.S. auto shows throughout 2005 featured a number of great looking ideas. One of the automobiles, a Chrysler Firepower, drew robust interest from visitors. Based on this customer interest, the Firepower may go from concept to developing project if many DaimlerChrysler officials have their way.

Borrowing heavily from the Dodge Snake sport vehicle, the Firepower idea has the Corvette in its crosshairs. In truth, the Firepower is likely to be a more sumptuous version of the Rattlesnake , borrowing its engine, transmission, and entire platform. As you know, the Rattlesnake also competes with the Corvette.

Depending on which schematics Chrysler comes to go with, the body itself may only be slightly different to the Rattlesnake . However, the concept car clearly shows that the Firepower has its own skin, so it is yet to be seen what the final mock up of the production version will look like.

Like the Snake , V10 power with 500+ horsepower Will probably be standard with the Firepower. Beyond that, look for leather everything, a complex navigation and sound system, and real wood trim. Hey, for $80,000 you better get the real stuff!

We won’t know till this Spring whether the Firepower will see the light of day. DCX may decide the Firepower could nick more sales from the Viper than the Vette, resulting in the project being cancelled. Still, if the right design is chosen the Firepower would hold it’s own in a tough market and enhance the Snake not compete against it.

Have you ever seen a supercar? Check out some of the coolest and most exotic cars in the world at thesupercars.org and also check have a look at pre owned Chrysler LHS.