This is the good stuff, the best part about the 2005 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 Roadster. Under that overdone bodywork, behind those glittery multi-spoked wheels, there’s a Mercedes-Benz AMG just waiting to go for a romp.

A hand-built, 3.2-liter, supercharged V6 engine makes 330 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 310 lb.-ft. of torque between 3,500 and 4,800 rpm, with ninety percent of that peak twist available between 2,300 and 6,200 rpm. Chrysler says that translates to acceleration to 60 mph in about five seconds. A performance-tuned exhaust breathing via dual, center-mounted, chrome-dipped tips expels spent gases.

Available only with an automatic, the Crossfire SRT-6’s five-speed transmission includes AutoStick, which allows for manual gear selection, and adaptive software that learns the driver’s style and adjusts the shift points accordingly. Power flows to massive 19-inch rear wheels wearing 255/35 Z-rated Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Up front, 225/40 rubber rolls on 18-inch wheels, guided by a power recirculating ball steering rack. Continental Touring Contact all-season performance tires are optional on the Crossfire SRT-6 for a slight benefit in both ride quality and foul-weather traction.

Four-wheel, ventilated-disc brakes with twin-piston calipers, ABS and brake assist haul the Crossfire to a stop, while a four-wheel-independent suspension keeps the tires glued to the road. The double-wishbone front, multi-link rear suspension includes front and rear stabilizer bars, and on the Crossfire SRT-6, receives significantly increased spring rates, stiffer gas-charged shock absorbers, and a recalibrated stability/traction control system that allows for a wider performance envelope.