Like its coupe sibling that went on sale in January 2004, Chrysler's Crossfire Roadster - unveilled at the 2004 Detroit show - is based on the original SLK, but is even truer to its donor car's convertible origins. The Roadster adds 90kg and should be priced under $80,000 when it arrives here in late 2004.

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Due on sale here in January 2004, the Chrysler Crossfire coupe will be priced at $69,990. Only 150 examples of the Mercedes Benz-based two-seat, rear-wheel drive coupe will be initially made available - complete with 160kW 3.2-litre V6 and either a six-speed manual or five-speed AutoStick automatic.

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