[Taoist]

As some of you know I run a Chrysler PT Cruiser as well as my beloved Countach, and Chrysler periodically send me a magazine called "Freedom" containing lots of stuff about, well, Chrysler obviously.

What grabbed my attention was an ad inside the rear cover for what at first glance looked like a Lamborghini Gallardo. But no! It was a very sleek black Chrysler along with a cryptic comment that this beauty was to be the "world's fastest car" and that the full story would appear in the next issue of the magazine. I think it's a quarterly. I did a quick Google but couldn't find anything on the Net or on Chrysler's website to support this "scoop" - the car didn't seem to have a name yet either.

I guess I should have scanned the image in and posted it but I didn't think of it. Darn.

Anyone got any idea what this car is?

 

[Redlambo]

I think you are referring to the Chrysler ME412, here is a link hope it works.
http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/vehicle.aspx?car_id=7770

 

[Taoist]

Yeah that looks like it. Nice one! 248mph? Jeezus.

 

[DaLamboMan]

Reminds me alot of the Carrera GT, not really my cup of tea.

 

[cgperry]

It's quite striking in person - they had it on display at last year's display for the Indianapolis F1 race. Quite badddd!!

 

[Taoist]

Has it actually taken McLaren's F1's title as fastest car yet though? Has it officially been speed tested or is it still in development?

 

[zitro]

I saw that Chrysler at the ny car show it looked great in person. The bugatti veyron is still at 1001 hp, http://www.bugatti-cars.de/bugatti/flash/index.html?langString=en

 

[FCars4Ever]

The ME412 is an interesting looking car. Finally America is at least trying to get into the supercar market. As for the car, speed: WOW, HP/Torque: WOW Transmission: Is that an American attempt at E-gear/F1?

 

[jermdude15]

It's pretty wild looking, I really like the styling, catches your attention. As for the numbers, I doubt that they have tested the car yet (I may be wrong though) so the numbers might be lower.

 

[Lexani]

Seen the car at the LA Auto along the likes of the Cadd Sixteen, ME412, and some other big bruiser for some reason I can't remember the names. All these 'supercars' that are shooting out right now, is IMO going to be like the Vector, any of this ringin a bell. Some guy, claimed he was going to build Americas first supercar, done by stealing, literally stealing the design of the diablo, and Testerossa looking vents on the back and puting his own badge on it, needless to say it failed, along with its 'hyped' impressive numbers. Just another car dead and gone. If history repeats itself (praying here) than the same should happen with these wannabe exotic vehicles. Lamborghini and Ferrari (yes, don't you dare argue) are the ringleaders of the Exotic car universe. Period. And by no means, is a Chrysler or Cadillac going to come and teach Lamborghini and Ferrari how to run the show, because they too now have a V12. And a V16.

 

[lamborghinievoluzione]

FYI, the fastest future car is my concept Lamborghini Evoluzione :wave:

 

[Lambo-Crazy]

It may be fast, but I don't know about "fastest car in the world", lets wait until we hear the official word on the Veyron's stats. And I maybe its just me, but I don't think this car is beautiful. A besides, who would buy a crysler for over a lambo/ferrari/porsche... Lets face it, americans know minivans, just leave sports cars to the Europeans. :whip:

 

[Murcielago623]

I highly doubt Chrysler will ever put it into production. I read an article in R&T about some press guys testing it and I guess for the test they detuned the engine and everything. I think now that the Firepower is out there with the Viper that Chrysler won't think too much more of the ME412.

 

[Baqir T.]

Hi All,

The Chrysler ME-412 was a prototype based upon a Pagani Zonda (check the AMG engine and specs) and the usual hyped numbers. Chrysler showed it at Detroit 2004 and made noises about making a limited run, but then the idea died a quiet death because DaimlerChysler is in deep trouble.

The Vector W2 was a scam job. I wish success to Bugatti Veyron, but have my reservations. Just see what happened when they resurrected Bugatti in early 1990's ...

Let's pray that Lamborghini prospers with Audi (and Volkswagen group) because the world will be a poorer place without the outrageously magnificent cars.

 

[miuracorse2913]

First of all, I need to correct you all: The name is spelled Chrysler ME Four-Twelve- they're very adament about that. It means Mid-Engine Four-turbo Twelve cyinder. Second, I wouldn't be surprised in the least if the Daimler guys put it into production. They really want to, and they also really want the Firepower. Let's keep our fingers crossed; the only problem is it'll be faster than the Murci. Let's hope that Lamborghini will quickly take care of that.

 

[internationalmanofmystery]

Are you all forgetting about the Koenigsegg CC-R which set a new record earlier this year? 388 kph (241 mph)

"I’m pleased to say that we have approved your record claim, and the Koenigsegg CCR is therefore officially the world’s fastest production car." says Hein le Roux, Adjudicator and Researcher for Guinness World Records.

Read more here: http://www.koenigsegg.se

 

[berzerker109]

thats a hot car but i hear that i handles like a rock besides the fastest is the veyron and its possible future counterpart from lamorghini