Chrysler ME FourTwelve Concept

The ME Four-Twelve was a concept car DaimlerChrysler produced under the Chrysler brand. The peculiar name is rooted in the Mid-Engine with 4 turbochargers on a 12-cylinder engine. The supercar is claimed to reach 250 mph with its V12 engine. The car was never actually produced, probably due to tensions with Mercedes-Benz. The vehicle is featured in the racing games Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, Forza Motorsport, and as a prop in "The Movies", a movie making computer game (2005).

Specifications

+ Quad-turbocharged 6.0 L AMG V12
+ 850 hp @ 5750 rpm
+ 850 lb-ft torque @ 2500-4500 rpm,
+ 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds
+ 0-100 mph in 6.2 seconds
+ Top speed: 248 mph (estimated)
+ Curb weight: 2,880 lb
+ Rear downforce: 924 lb @ 186 mph
+ Electronic F1-style 7-speed rear transaxle (designed and patented by the Chrysler Group)
+ Shift Time under 200 milliseconds

Chrysler initially stated that the ME Four-Twelve was a prototype intended to lead to production. They later put a temporary stop to the project after several protests from the SLR division of Mercedes-Benz. However, as of fall of 2005, Chrysler reportedly announced that the project was again "under active consideration" for continued development.

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