turned out to be a misfire as the model never achieved the 20,000 annual sales envisioned by the company’s executives. Instead, U.S. sales peaked at 14,969 units in 2004 and dropped to 8,216 units two years later.
As part of the makeover, the high-performance variant was equipped with a front chin spoiler and a fixed rear wing. The model also rode on unique aluminum wheels that measured 18-inches front and 19-inches rear.The performance updates continued in the cabin thanks to the addition of Nappa leather sport seats with Alcantara inserts. They featured heating and power adjustment as well as SRT-6 embroidery on the headrests.
The star of the show was a supercharged 3.2-liter V6 developing 330 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. It was paired to an upgraded five-speed automatic transmission, which enabled the rear-wheel drive coupe to accelerate from 0-60 mph in approximately five seconds.