Chrysler ME 412/ Chrysler ME Four Twelve

It's unlikely that the public will ever have access to this unbelievable vehicle, but you might see it running in the 24 hours of Le Mans at some point in the future. The ME 412 is not a concept car but a prototype. Around 300 Chrysler ME 412 were to be built each year, largely with carbon, aluminum, and other light-weight metals. Road testing was scheduled for late January 2004, with production rumored to start within two years. The car itself was being built in the United States by Metalcrafters, and we have been told that the lead engineer is from Chrysler and the lead suppliers from North America - and that this was the outcome of battles with Stuttgart, which wanted to use European suppliers and engineers. Most off the shelf parts appear to be from Chrysler aside from the engine. The transmission seems to be based on Chrysler, Mercedes, and other designs. Below are some of the specifications on the Chrysler ME 412


General specifications
Record last updated	Before 12 / 01 / 2004
Country of origin	United States
Numbers built	N/A (Prototype)
Produced in	2004
Engine
Engine	AMG 60º V 12
Engine Location	Mid , longitudinally mounted
Configuration	aluminum block and head
Displacement	6.000 liter / 366.1 cu in
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Valvetrain	3 valves / cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed	Fuel injection
Aspiration	Quad Turbos
Drivetrain
Chassis/body	carbon fibre monocoque
Front suspension	double wishbones, horizontal coil springs over dampers, blade configured anti-roll bar
Rear suspension	double wishbones, horizontal coil springs over dampers, blade configured anti-roll bar
Steering	rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes	vented carbon fibre discs, all-round
Gearbox	Ricardo 7 speed Automatic
Drive	Rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Weight	1310 kilo / 2888.1 lbs
Length / Width / Height	4542 mm (178.8 in) / 1999 mm (78.7 in) / 1140 mm (44.9 in)
Performance figures
Power	850 bhp / 634 KW @ 5750 rpm
Torque	1150 Nm / 848 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm
BHP/Liter	142 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio	0.65 bhp / kg
Top Speed	400 km/h / 249 mph
0-60 mph Acceleration	2.9 s

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