Chrysler bankruptcy documents reveal Fiat, Alfa, lineup for the U.S.

Chrysler’s bankruptcy documents reveal that the Fiat/Chrysler alliance would give Chrysler four vehicle platforms, two engines and two transmission families from the Italian automaker. The documents said that specific vehicles would include the Fiat 500, Alfa Romeo MiTo and the Milano 940.

The affidavit of Tom LaSorda, Chrysler’s vice chairman and president, said that access to Fiat’s technology and platforms is a critical part of the partnership between the two automakers. ”Fiat would give Chrysler access to its 3.0-liter diesel engine and 1.4-liter gas engine technology, critical pieces for Chrysler to meet the new fuel economy standards,” LaSorda said.

“Chrysler and Fiat have identified four vehicle...
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NItePhire - 5/6/2009 10:38:27 AM

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No money down, no interest no payments. Man, Fiat is the ultimate snake oil salesman.

NItePhire - 5/6/2009 10:45:20 AM

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But its not worth 8-10 billion if you just buy the tech from someone which is what they were going to do in the case of the Nissan small car anyway.

LexSucks - 5/6/2009 4:55:11 PM

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FIAT = Fix it again Tony.

Isn't FIAT like last when it comes to reliability?

I do like some of the ALFAs though.

Type707 - 5/7/2009 12:37:05 AM

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Like that front Cameltoe grill.