The Big 2-1/2 ?

My Name Is Nobody wrote:
> "Joe" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Michael Johnson, PE" > wrote in
>> news >>
>>> Joe wrote:
>>>> Michael Johnson > wrote in news:bd-
>>>> :
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>>>>> Looks like GM is considering buying "C" from from "DC". Makes me
>>>>> wonder what chassis will GM use for the 300C, Crossfire etc. if the
>>>>> sale goes through. Here's a link: http://tinyurl.com/2m5lsq
>>>> Been reading this stuff - it will certainly be interesting to see
>>>> what shakes out before this is all over.
>>>>
>>>> I can see a Hemi Camaro or an LS7 Challenger...
>>> Don't forget that many of Chrysler's more popular and best performing
>>> models are based on Mercede's chassis and drive trains. I can't see
>>> GM selling cars that are reskinned Mercede models or Mercedes letting
>>> them do it.
>> That's the grey area. Spinning off Chrysler begs answers to a host of
>> questions, starting with: "What happens to all the MB stuff presently in
>> the DC cars?"
>
> I would bet Chrysler owns it. If they spin off Chrysler they spin off all
> of it...

IMO, Mercedes is in a real quandary with selling Chrysler. Aside from
the Jeep brand the only cars worth selling is the ones that have
Mercedes' "bones". If they exclude the 300C, Crossfire etc. from the
deal then the value of Chrysler sinks like a stone. I can't see them
selling their current technology to a competitor.