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| image = Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Concept.jpg | name = Chrysler ME Four-Twelve
| name = Chrysler ME Four-Twelve/ME 412 | image = Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Concept.jpg
| manufacturer = ] | manufacturer = ]
| class = ] | aka = Chrysler ME 412
| body_style = 2-door ] | designer = Brian Nielander
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| body_style = 2-door ]
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The '''ME Four-Twelve'' or ''ME 412'' is an American high-performance ] engineered, developed and produced by ] in 2004. The name is a combination of the '''M'''id-'''E'''ngine with '''Four''' ]s on a ] engine.<ref>{{cite web|last=Grabianowski |first=Ed |title=How the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Works |date=27 May 2004 |work=HowStuffWorks.com |url=http://auto.howstuffworks.com/chrysler-concept.htm |accessdate=27 June 2015}}</ref> The '''Chrysler ME Four-Twelve''' was an American high-performance ] that was engineered, developed and produced by ] in 2004. The ME Four-Twelve name is a combination of the '''M'''id-'''E'''ngine with '''Four''' ]s on a '''Twelve''' cylinder engine.<ref>{{cite web|last=Grabianowski |first=Ed |title=How the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Works |date=27 May 2004 |work=HowStuffWorks.com |url=http://auto.howstuffworks.com/chrysler-concept.htm |access-date=27 June 2015}}</ref>


==Background== ==Background==
There were two ME Four-Twelve vehicles produced.<ref name="jalopnik">{{cite web|url= http://jalopnik.com/the-chrysler-me-four-twelve-could-have-been-one-of-amer-1412737412 |title=The Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Could Have Been One Of America's Greatest |first=Patrick |last=George |date=27 September 2013 |work=Jalopnik |accessdate=27 June 2015}}</ref> The first was an auto show version using performance expertise from Daimler, but with limited operational capabilities. It was designed behind-the-scenes during 2003 by a small team.<ref name="allpar">{{cite web|url= http://www.allpar.com/cars/me412.html |title=The Chrysler ME Four Twelve |work=Allpar |accessdate=27 June 2015}}</ref> The auto show vehicle, unveiled at the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, took less than one year for design and development. The exterior design was done by American Brian Nielander.<ref name="allpar"/> There were two ME Four-Twelve vehicles produced.<ref name="jalopnik">{{cite web|url= http://jalopnik.com/the-chrysler-me-four-twelve-could-have-been-one-of-amer-1412737412 |title=The Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Could Have Been One Of America's Greatest |first=Patrick |last=George |date=27 September 2013 |work=Jalopnik |access-date=27 June 2015}}</ref> The first was an auto show version using performance expertise from DaimlerChrysler, but with limited operational capabilities. It was designed behind-the-scenes during 2003 by a small team.<ref name="allpar">{{cite web|url= http://www.allpar.com/cars/me412.html |title=The Chrysler ME Four Twelve |work=Allpar |access-date=27 June 2015}}</ref> The auto show vehicle, unveiled at the 2004 ] (NAIAS) in ] took less than one year for design and development. The exterior design was done by American Brian Nielander.<ref name="allpar"/>


Chrysler announced at the 2004 NAIAS that the ME Four-Twelve was a full running prototype.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.caranddriver.com/news/chrysler-me-four-twelve-auto-shows |title=Chrysler ME Four-Twelve 2004 North American International Auto Show |date=January 2004 |work=Car and Driver |accessdate=27 June 2015}}</ref> At the time, key personnel within the Street & Racing Technology group at Chrysler directed by Dan Knott (also responsible for the ], SRT production adaptations such as the ] and ], Dodge Motorsports, and Mopar performance parts) were alerted that another project was being considered; to design and build a fully engineered and functional prototype demonstration vehicle capable of achieving the published performance claims and being available for media track evaluation by the summer of 2004.<ref>{{cite journal|url= http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0411_chrysler_me_four_twelve_prototype/ |title=Road Test: Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Prototype Move over, Ferrari, here comes... Chrysler |first=Angus |last=MacKenzie |date=November 2004 |publisher=Motor Trend |accessdate=27 June 2015}}</ref> Chrysler announced at the 2004 NAIAS that the ME Four-Twelve was a full running prototype.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.caranddriver.com/news/chrysler-me-four-twelve-auto-shows |title=Chrysler ME Four-Twelve 2004 North American International Auto Show |date=January 2004 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=27 June 2015}}</ref> At the time, key personnel within the ] group at Chrysler directed by Dan Knott (also responsible for the ], ] production adaptations such as the ] and ], Dodge Motorsports, and ] performance parts) were alerted that another project was being considered; to design and build a fully engineered and functional prototype demonstration vehicle capable of achieving the published performance claims and being available for media track evaluation by the summer of 2004.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0411_chrysler_me_four_twelve_prototype/ |title=Road Test: Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Prototype Move over, Ferrari, here comes... Chrysler |first=Angus |last=MacKenzie |date=November 2004 |magazine=Motor Trend |access-date=27 June 2015 |archive-date=29 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629172544/http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0411_chrysler_me_four_twelve_prototype/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Design== ==Design==
The chassis tub of the ME 412 is carbon-fiber and aluminum honeycomb.<ref>{{cite book|url= https://books.google.pl/books?id=N10vBCR0dPMC&pg=PA186&dq=Chrysler+ME+Four-Twelve&hl=en&sa=X&ei=RmKOVYXDJYbWU63coqAF&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q |pages=186–187 |title=Exotic Cars |first=John |last=Lamm |publisher=Motorbooks |year=2008 |isbn=9781616730734 |accessdate=27 June 2015}}</ref> It uses a 4130 steel rear subframe and aluminum castings. The body is lightweight ]. The low profile of the vehicle contributes to its aerodynamics, while multiple air-intakes enhance cooling. The car rides on 265/35ZR19 tires in the front and 335/30ZR20 tires in the rear (on 19- and 20-inch cast aluminum wheels respectively). The brakes are six-piston-calipers with 16-inch discs. The chassis tub of the ME Four-Twelve was carbon-fiber and aluminum honeycomb.<ref>{{cite book|url= https://books.google.com/books?id=N10vBCR0dPMC&q=Chrysler+ME+Four-Twelve&pg=PA186 |pages=186–187 |title=Exotic Cars |first=John |last=Lamm |publisher=Motorbooks |year=2008 |isbn=9781616730734 |access-date=27 June 2015}}</ref> It used a 4130 steel rear subframe and aluminum castings. The body was lightweight ]. The low profile of the vehicle contributed to its aerodynamics, while multiple air-intakes enhance cooling. The car used 265/35ZR19 tires in the front and 335/30ZR20 tires in the rear (on 19- and 20-inch cast-aluminum wheels, respectively). The brakes were six-piston-calipers with 16-inch discs at the front and back.


The modified 6.0&nbsp;L aluminum v-12 engine features a newly developed cylinder head, special intake and exhaust manifolds as well as forged internals such as pistons and crankshaft to accommodate the forced induction system, i.e. four turbochargers,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allpar.com/cars/me412.html|title=Chrysler ME Four Twelve concept car|publisher=}}</ref> which brought the output of the engine to an astounding {{convert|850|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, this would have made it the most powerful as well as the fastest road-going production vehicle at the time. The modified 6.0&nbsp;L aluminum ] ] featured a newly developed cylinder head, special intake and exhaust manifolds, as well as forged internals such as pistons and crankshaft to accommodate the forced induction system (i.e., four turbochargers),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allpar.com/cars/me412.html|title=Chrysler ME Four Twelve concept car}}</ref> which brought the output of the engine to {{cvt|850|hp|kW PS|0}}. This would have made it the most powerful, as well as the fastest, road-going production vehicle at the time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jalopnik.com/the-chrysler-me-four-twelve-could-have-been-one-of-amer-1412737412|title=The Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Could Have Been One Of America's Greatest|author=Patrick George|work=Jalopnik}}</ref> The seven-speed transmission was a ] ],<ref></ref> with the capability of shifting gears in 200 milliseconds. Claimed acceleration from 0-60&nbsp;mph was 2.9 seconds, and 0-100&nbsp;mph in 6.2 seconds. It could cover a quarter mile in 10.6 seconds, with a trap speed of {{cvt|136|mi/h|km/h}}. Estimated top speed was claimed to be {{cvt|248|mph|km/h|0}}.<ref name="jalopnik"/>
This engine is the 5980CM3 V12 from Mercedes-AMG. It's also fitted in all the 65 AMG variants and the very first Pagani Zonda.
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jalopnik.com/the-chrysler-me-four-twelve-could-have-been-one-of-amer-1412737412|title=The Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Could Have Been One Of America's Greatest|author=Patrick George|work=Jalopnik}}</ref> The seven-speed transmission is a ] ] ] with the capability of shifting gears in 200 milliseconds. Claimed acceleration from 0-60&nbsp;mph is 2.9 seconds, and 0-100&nbsp;mph in 6.2 seconds. It can cover a quarter mile in 10.6 seconds, with a trap speed of {{convert|136|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}}. Estimated top speed was claimed to be {{convert|248|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="jalopnik"/>


The ME 412's interior features leather seats, a carbon fiber dashboard, and a chrome covered center console with a leather tilt steering wheel, and gunmetal gauges. Other features include dual-zone climate control, a premium audio system, keyless access, and a push button start system. The roof is ]. The ME 412's interior featured leather seats, a carbon fiber dashboard, and a chrome-covered center console with a leather tilt steering wheel, and gunmetal gauges. Other features included dual-zone climate control, a premium audio system, keyless access, and a push-button start system. The roof was ].


==References== ==References==
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Motor vehicle
Chrysler ME Four-Twelve
Overview
ManufacturerDaimlerChrysler
Also calledChrysler ME 412
DesignerBrian Nielander
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Concept car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutMid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine6.0 L Mercedes-Benz M120 V12
Transmission7-speed Ricardo-built dual-clutch automatic transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,794 mm (110.0 in)
Length4,542 mm (178.8 in)
Width1,999 mm (78.7 in)
Height1,140 mm (44.9 in)
Curb weight1,310 kg (2,888 lb)

The Chrysler ME Four-Twelve was an American high-performance concept car that was engineered, developed and produced by Chrysler in 2004. The ME Four-Twelve name is a combination of the Mid-Engine with Four turbochargers on a Twelve cylinder engine.

Background

There were two ME Four-Twelve vehicles produced. The first was an auto show version using performance expertise from DaimlerChrysler, but with limited operational capabilities. It was designed behind-the-scenes during 2003 by a small team. The auto show vehicle, unveiled at the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan took less than one year for design and development. The exterior design was done by American Brian Nielander.

Chrysler announced at the 2004 NAIAS that the ME Four-Twelve was a full running prototype. At the time, key personnel within the Street & Racing Technology group at Chrysler directed by Dan Knott (also responsible for the Dodge Viper, SRT production adaptations such as the Dodge Neon SRT-4 and Dodge Ram SRT-10, Dodge Motorsports, and Mopar performance parts) were alerted that another project was being considered; to design and build a fully engineered and functional prototype demonstration vehicle capable of achieving the published performance claims and being available for media track evaluation by the summer of 2004.

Design

The chassis tub of the ME Four-Twelve was carbon-fiber and aluminum honeycomb. It used a 4130 steel rear subframe and aluminum castings. The body was lightweight carbon fiber. The low profile of the vehicle contributed to its aerodynamics, while multiple air-intakes enhance cooling. The car used 265/35ZR19 tires in the front and 335/30ZR20 tires in the rear (on 19- and 20-inch cast-aluminum wheels, respectively). The brakes were six-piston-calipers with 16-inch discs at the front and back.

The modified 6.0 L aluminum Mercedes-Benz M120 V12 engine featured a newly developed cylinder head, special intake and exhaust manifolds, as well as forged internals such as pistons and crankshaft to accommodate the forced induction system (i.e., four turbochargers), which brought the output of the engine to 850 hp (634 kW; 862 PS). This would have made it the most powerful, as well as the fastest, road-going production vehicle at the time. The seven-speed transmission was a dual-clutch automatic transmission, with the capability of shifting gears in 200 milliseconds. Claimed acceleration from 0-60 mph was 2.9 seconds, and 0-100 mph in 6.2 seconds. It could cover a quarter mile in 10.6 seconds, with a trap speed of 136 mph (219 km/h). Estimated top speed was claimed to be 248 mph (399 km/h).

The ME 412's interior featured leather seats, a carbon fiber dashboard, and a chrome-covered center console with a leather tilt steering wheel, and gunmetal gauges. Other features included dual-zone climate control, a premium audio system, keyless access, and a push-button start system. The roof was made of glass.

References

  1. Grabianowski, Ed (27 May 2004). "How the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Works". HowStuffWorks.com. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  2. ^ George, Patrick (27 September 2013). "The Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Could Have Been One Of America's Greatest". Jalopnik. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  3. ^ "The Chrysler ME Four Twelve". Allpar. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  4. "Chrysler ME Four-Twelve 2004 North American International Auto Show". Car and Driver. January 2004. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  5. MacKenzie, Angus (November 2004). "Road Test: Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Prototype Move over, Ferrari, here comes... Chrysler". Motor Trend. Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  6. Lamm, John (2008). Exotic Cars. Motorbooks. pp. 186–187. ISBN 9781616730734. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  7. "Chrysler ME Four Twelve concept car".
  8. Patrick George. "The Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Could Have Been One Of America's Greatest". Jalopnik.
  9. Chrysler ME Four-Twelve - Car and Driver
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