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| Founded in 1901, Karmann is one of the world's
leading full-service suppliers to the automotive industry. The company
is based in northern Germany, in the city of Osnabrueck, where it
employs 7,600 people who build approximately 100,000 vehicles every
year.
www.karmann.de |
The Chrysler Group announced yesterdat that it will build a production
version of the Chrysler Crossfire concept vehicle in 2003, in conjunction with
Karmann of Osnabrueck, Germany.
"Karmann has earned a solid reputation for quality and building
limited volume vehicles. This is an excellent example of how we are able to
expand our product portfolio by leveraging existing technology, resources and
relationships within DaimlerChrysler to benefit our consumers," said Dr
Dieter Zetsche, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler Group.
Jim Schroer, Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing said:
"The Crossfire sets the tone for the sports coupe of the future - much
in the same way the Chrysler PT Cruiser redefined compact cars.
"It’s a unique car that you fall in love with, a car that you
aspire to own and are proud to drive. We recognise the importance of continuing
to lead and being progressive. Crossfire is yet another example in Chrysler’s
long history of being nimble and turning concepts into reality."
Simon Elliott, Managing Director of Chrysler and Jeep in the UK said: "I
would love to sell this car in Britain and I know it would be a magnificent
success. We are in discussion with Chrysler executives about bringing the car to
the UK and I’m hopeful that it will be built in right hand drive form."
