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August 8th, 2007, 12:36 PM
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The current 300 is a full-size sport/luxury sedan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan) which was first shown at the 2003 New York Auto Show (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Auto_Show) as a concept car (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept_car) and first introduced in the spring of 2004 as an early 2005 model. The current 300 was designed by Ralph Gilles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Gilles).
The new 300 was built to bring a high performance, sporty sedan to compete with the likes of the Buick LaCrosse (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_LaCrosse) and the Mercury Montego (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Montego)rear-wheel drive (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rear-wheel_drive) and offers comparable luxury at a lower price. The 300 is also sold in Europe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe) as both a sedan and a station wagon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon). The station wagon, sold in Europe as the 300 Touring (not to be confused with the North American sedan's "Touring" trim level), shares much of its sheetmetal with the Dodge Magnum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Magnum). The 300 Touring differs from the Magnum in that its exterior styling and interior are that of the 300 instead of the less-luxurious Magnum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Magnum).
All European 300C models are built in Graz, Austria, as are all station wagon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon)right hand drive (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_hand_drive) models. The 300C is also sold in Australia, the first large Chrysler sold there since the Valiant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Valiant) was discontinued in 1981.
The new 300 is offered in five versions: the basic entry-level 300, the Touring version, a more luxurious Limited model, the top-of the line 300C, and the performance-oriented SRT-8.
The basic 300 comes standard with 17 in (432 mm) alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, traction control, and a four-speed automatic transmission. It uses a 2.7 L EER (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_LH_engine#2.7) V6 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6) making 190 hp (142 kW). In Canada, the basic 300 comes standard with the Touring model's 3.5 L V6 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_3.3_engine#3.5) engine.
The Touring model uses a 3.5 L V6 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_3.3_engine#3.5), producing 250 hp (186 kW) and 250 ft·lbf (339 N·m) of torque. It also uses a 4-speed automatic transmission, but comes with foglamps, yaw control, and other luxury appointments.
The top-line 300C version uses a 5.7 L Hemi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Hemi_engine#5.7) V8 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V8). This engine can run on four cylinders when less power is needed, reducing fuel consumption. The EPA has rated the 300C as getting 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. When all 8 cylinders are needed, the 300C can make 340 hp (254 kW) and 390 ft·lbf (529 N·m) torque.
The car has become a genuine hit for Chrysler. It is priced below similar rear wheel drive, high-performance V8 sedans from other marques, and shrewd product placement in several hip-hop videos has helped establish it as a cool and desirable vehicle. The car is sometimes referred to as the "baby Bentley" by those who feel it resembles current cars in the British luxury line (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentley)Rover P5 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_P5) also of Britain. Media reports have indicated sales approaching 10,000 per month and shortages developing[citation needed] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources). In fact, one account had rapper (launched at the same time as the 300). Unlike the LaCrosse and Montego, the 300 is and and the styling represents a striking similarity to the Snoop Dogg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_Dogg) leaving a message for Chrysler chairman Dieter Zetsche (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Zetsche) saying, "What I gotta do to get that brand-new C outta you?".
The 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Magnum all share the Chrysler LX platform, which features components derived from the discontinued Mercedez-Benz E-Class of 1996 to 2002. Such components include the suspension design, front seat frames, wiring harnesses, steering column, the 5-speed automatic's design, and a derivative of the 4-Matic all-wheel drive system. Some European versions will get a four-wheel drive version; the UK will probably not.
Chrysler is reportedly planning to update the 300 for the 2009 model year.
The 300C has the following features.
5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine with 340 horsepower and MDS (http://www.chrysler.com/en/2007/300/driving_dynamics/engines/)
Five-speed AutoStick® transmission (http://www.chrysler.com/en/2007/300/driving_dynamics/transmission/)
Premium Leather Trimmed Seats
Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control
SIRIUS Satellite Radio (http://www.chrysler.com/en/2007/300/interior_conveniences/sound_systems/index.html?feature=feature_sirius_link)Currently the 300C is my favorite next to the Chrysler Crossfire. More information on the 300C and its variants can be found here:
http://www.chrysler.com/en/2007/300/
The current 300 is a full-size sport/luxury sedan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedan) which was first shown at the 2003 New York Auto Show (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Auto_Show) as a concept car (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concept_car) and first introduced in the spring of 2004 as an early 2005 model. The current 300 was designed by Ralph Gilles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Gilles).
The new 300 was built to bring a high performance, sporty sedan to compete with the likes of the Buick LaCrosse (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_LaCrosse) and the Mercury Montego (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Montego)rear-wheel drive (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rear-wheel_drive) and offers comparable luxury at a lower price. The 300 is also sold in Europe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe) as both a sedan and a station wagon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon). The station wagon, sold in Europe as the 300 Touring (not to be confused with the North American sedan's "Touring" trim level), shares much of its sheetmetal with the Dodge Magnum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Magnum). The 300 Touring differs from the Magnum in that its exterior styling and interior are that of the 300 instead of the less-luxurious Magnum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Magnum).
All European 300C models are built in Graz, Austria, as are all station wagon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_wagon)right hand drive (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_hand_drive) models. The 300C is also sold in Australia, the first large Chrysler sold there since the Valiant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Valiant) was discontinued in 1981.
The new 300 is offered in five versions: the basic entry-level 300, the Touring version, a more luxurious Limited model, the top-of the line 300C, and the performance-oriented SRT-8.
The basic 300 comes standard with 17 in (432 mm) alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, traction control, and a four-speed automatic transmission. It uses a 2.7 L EER (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_LH_engine#2.7) V6 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V6) making 190 hp (142 kW). In Canada, the basic 300 comes standard with the Touring model's 3.5 L V6 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_3.3_engine#3.5) engine.
The Touring model uses a 3.5 L V6 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_3.3_engine#3.5), producing 250 hp (186 kW) and 250 ft·lbf (339 N·m) of torque. It also uses a 4-speed automatic transmission, but comes with foglamps, yaw control, and other luxury appointments.
The top-line 300C version uses a 5.7 L Hemi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Hemi_engine#5.7) V8 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V8). This engine can run on four cylinders when less power is needed, reducing fuel consumption. The EPA has rated the 300C as getting 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. When all 8 cylinders are needed, the 300C can make 340 hp (254 kW) and 390 ft·lbf (529 N·m) torque.
The car has become a genuine hit for Chrysler. It is priced below similar rear wheel drive, high-performance V8 sedans from other marques, and shrewd product placement in several hip-hop videos has helped establish it as a cool and desirable vehicle. The car is sometimes referred to as the "baby Bentley" by those who feel it resembles current cars in the British luxury line (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentley)Rover P5 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_P5) also of Britain. Media reports have indicated sales approaching 10,000 per month and shortages developing[citation needed] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources). In fact, one account had rapper (launched at the same time as the 300). Unlike the LaCrosse and Montego, the 300 is and and the styling represents a striking similarity to the Snoop Dogg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_Dogg) leaving a message for Chrysler chairman Dieter Zetsche (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Zetsche) saying, "What I gotta do to get that brand-new C outta you?".
The 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Magnum all share the Chrysler LX platform, which features components derived from the discontinued Mercedez-Benz E-Class of 1996 to 2002. Such components include the suspension design, front seat frames, wiring harnesses, steering column, the 5-speed automatic's design, and a derivative of the 4-Matic all-wheel drive system. Some European versions will get a four-wheel drive version; the UK will probably not.
Chrysler is reportedly planning to update the 300 for the 2009 model year.
The 300C has the following features.
5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine with 340 horsepower and MDS (http://www.chrysler.com/en/2007/300/driving_dynamics/engines/)
Five-speed AutoStick® transmission (http://www.chrysler.com/en/2007/300/driving_dynamics/transmission/)
Premium Leather Trimmed Seats
Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control
SIRIUS Satellite Radio (http://www.chrysler.com/en/2007/300/interior_conveniences/sound_systems/index.html?feature=feature_sirius_link)Currently the 300C is my favorite next to the Chrysler Crossfire. More information on the 300C and its variants can be found here:
http://www.chrysler.com/en/2007/300/