This article is most the modern Chrysler 300. For the missive of the alphabet serial of cars from the 1950s together with 1960s , run into Chrysler 300 missive of the alphabet series. For the non-letter serial from the 1960s together with 1970s , run into Chrysler 300 non-letter series. For the 1999 to 2004 model , run into Chrysler 300M. For the station carriage every bit the Chrysler 300C , run into Dodge Magnum.
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The Chrysler 300 is a full-size flagship produced past times Chrysler. Designed past times Ralph Gilles inwards 2001 , together with inaugural of all shown at the 2003 New York Auto Show every bit a concept automobile , sales inwards the USA began inwards Apr 2004. The 300 was Chrysler's inaugural of all rear-wheel-drive full-sized sedan since the discontinuation of the Chrysler Newport of 1981. The SRT-8 model was intended every bit the high-performance version.
The 2011 model was sold every bit the Lancia Thema inwards Europe , except inwards the United Kingdom of Great Britain together with Northern Ireland of Britain together with Northern Republic of Ireland together with Republic of Ireland , where it was sold every bit the Chrysler 300C.
Chrysler 300 | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles , previously Chrysler together with DaimlerChrysler) |
Production | 2003–present |
Model years | 2004–present |
Assembly | Brampton , Ontario , Canada (Brampton Assembly)[1] Graz , Republic of Austria (Magna Steyr) Beijing , China (Beijing Benz) |
Designer | Ralph Gilles (2001) Freeman Thomas (2001) |
Body together with chassis | |
Class | Full-size |
Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station carriage (Europe , Commonwealth of Australia together with Latin America) |
Layout | Front engine , rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
Platform | Chrysler LX platform |
Related | Lancia Thema |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Chrysler 300M Chrysler Concorde Chrysler Intrepid (Canada) |
First generation (2003–2010)
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The Chrysler 300 is based on the rear-wheel drive Chrysler LX platform which features components derived from the W211 Mercedes-Benz E-Class of 2003 to 2009. Shared components include the bring upwards recess blueprint , forepart topographic point frames , wiring harnesses , steering column , the 5-speed automatic transmission's blueprint , together with a derivative of the 4Matic all-wheel drive system.
First generation | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler (2005–2007) Chrysler LLC (2007–2009) Chrysler Group LLC (2009–2010) |
Also called | Chrysler 300C |
Production | 2004–2010 |
Model years | 2005–2010 |
Assembly | Brampton , Ontario , Canada (Brampton Assembly) Graz , Republic of Austria (Magna Steyr) Beijing , China (Beijing Benz) |
Designer | Ralph Gilles Freeman Thomas |
Body together with chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station carriage (Europe , Australia) |
Platform | Chrysler LX platform |
Related | Dodge Charger Dodge Challenger Dodge Magnum Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.7 L EER V6 3.5 L EGG V6 5.7 L EZB HEMI V8 6.1 L ESF HEMI V8 3.0 L OM642 turbodiesel V6 |
Transmission | 4-speed 42RLE automatic 5-speed W5A580 automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,048 mm (120.0 in) |
Length | 5 ,024 mm (197.8 in) |
Width | 1 ,882 mm (74.1 in) |
Height | 1 ,483 mm (58.4 in) SRT8: 1 ,471 mm (57.9 in) |
Curb weight | 1 ,688-1 ,835 kg (3 ,721-4 ,046 lb) |
Model range
Base
The basic 300 (or 300C inwards around countries) comes with measure 17-inch wheels , bicycle covers , four-wheel disc brakes , unmarried disc mp3 histrion , auxiliary input jack , mightiness driver topographic point together with a four-speed automatic transmission. It uses a 2 ,736 cc (2.736 L; 167.0 cu in) EER V6 making 190 hp (140 kW). In Canada , it comes measure with the Touring model's 3 ,518 cc (3.5 L; 214.7 cu in) V6 engine. The vehicle comes with measure bring upwards bicycle drive together with available all bicycle drive. The basic 300 model was renamed to LX for 2008 together with remains every bit the code-name for the platform.
Touring
The Touring model uses a 3 ,518 cc (3.5 L; 214.7 cu in) V6 , producing 250 hp (190 kW) together with 340 Nm (250 lbft) of torque , either a 4 or 5spd transmission depending on the yr together with drive configuration , together with comes with 17-inch aluminium wheels , AM/FM radio with CD histrion together with auxiliary good jack , Electronic Stability Program (ESP) , remote keyless entry , leather trimmed seats , together with SIRIUS satellite radio. This model was renamed Touring Plus for the 2009 together with 2010 model years.
Limited
The Limited model included the Touring model's 3.5 L V6 engine , generating 250 hp (190 kW) together with 340Nm (250 lbft) together with either a 4 or 5 speed transmission depending on the yr together with drive configuration. Additional features included 18-inch chrome-clad aluminium wheels , anti-roll bars.
300C
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The top-of-the-line 300C version uses a 5.7 L (345 cu in) Hemi V8. Using the Multidisplacement System (MDS) , this engine tin run on iv cylinders when less mightiness is needed inwards social club to cut back total fuel consumption. The USEPA-rated fuel consumption of the 300C is: xv miles per United States of America gallon (16 L/100 km; eighteen mpg-imp) city , together with 23 miles per United States of America gallon (10 L/100 km; 28 mpg-imp) highway. When all 8 cylinders are needed , the 300C tin build 340 hp (250 kW) together with 530 Nm (390 lbft) torque. It uses a five-speed automatic transmission together with comes measure with 18-inch chrome-clad alloy wheels , Chrysler's MyGIG Infotainment System inwards 2008 together with SIRIUS Satellite Radio together with Backseat Television inwards 2008. The HEMI engine includes a pushrod induction subway , located on the side of the engine-block. This subway makes the 300C to a greater extent than fuel efficient together with quicker , because of the air existence "pulled together with pushed" into the engine's induction area. The engine uses the HEMI , or double rocker configuration , with a cam-in-block , overhead valve (OHV) pushrod design. There are 2 spark plugs per cylinder to promote efficient fuel/air mixture flame together with thereby cut back emissions. In 2009 - 2010 mightiness output was increased to 360HP.
SRT-8
The SRT-8 model was equipped with a 6.1-liter Hemi engine producing 425 horsepower at 6 ,200 rpm together with 420 lb-ft of torque at 4 ,800 rpm. The SRT8 tin hitting 0-60 mph inwards 4.9 seconds.
Other variants
Station wagon
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The 300C was sold inwards Europe together with Commonwealth of Australia together with Nihon every bit both a sedan together with a station wagon. The station carriage was sold every bit the 300C Touring (not to live confused with the North American sedan's "Touring" trim level) which shared much of its canvas metallic aft of the c-pillar with the Dodge Magnum. The base of operations Chrysler 300 was non sold inwards Europe , instead all cars came with the 300C bodystyle/interior together with a alternative of either V6 , diesel fuel or V8 gasoline powerplants. All 300C Touring models , along with European 300C sedans together with right-hand drive models were assembled past times Magna Steyr inwards Graz , Republic of Austria commencement inwards June 2005. The station carriage body-style was discontinued after the inaugural of all generation.
Diesel (2006–2011)
In Europe together with Commonwealth of Australia , the 300C was available with a Mercedes-Benz 3.0 L diesel fuel V6 engine (internal code OM642) rated 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) @3800rpm together with 510 Nm (376 lbft) @1600rpm. Fuel economic scheme for the 300C diesel fuel is rated at 26.2 mpg-US (9.0 L/100 km; 31.5 mpg-imp) City , 42.8 mpg-US (5.50 L/100 km; 51.4 mpg-imp) Highway together with 34.9 mpg-US (6.74 L/100 km; 41.9 mpg-imp) on the combined cycle. Acceleration from 0-60 mph happens inwards 7.9 seconds piece the top speed remains the same every bit the gasoline V6 (230km/h (140 mph)).
2008 UK models include 300C SRT-Design model inwards saloon or Touring torso , which included SRT 20-inch alloy wheels together with bicycle arch spats , chrome network grille , MyGIG satellite navigation , SRT-8 steering bicycle , SRT-8 leather sports seats together with carbon fibre interior details.
ASC Helios 300
ASC created a convertible version of the Chrysler 300C , dubbed the ASC Helios 300 , together with unveiled it at the North American International Auto Show inwards early on 2005. Despite rumours , Chrysler has confirmed that the vehicle volition non live produced.
Executive Series 300
The Walter P. Chrysler Executive Series 300 was an extended wheelbase version shown at the 2006 New York Auto Show. It added half dozen inches (152 mm) to the bring upwards rider compartment.
Heritage Edition 300C
The Chrysler 300C Heritage Edition debuted inwards 2006 together with was a performance oriented trim that used the 5.7 Hemi together with had styling ques from the Chrysler 300 "letter series" of the 1950s together with the 1960s.
Awards
The 300C was the 2005 Motor Trend Car of the Year together with was on Car together with Driver's Ten Best listing for 2005 together with 2006. It also won the North American Car of the Year together with Canadian Car of the Year Best New Luxury Car awards. During its debut yr , it was promoted every bit existence 1 of the most awarded novel cars ever.
Reception together with legacy
In the USA , the 300C enjoyed a moving ridge of popularity inwards the mid-2000s , aided past times celebrity owners (including future-US President Barack Obama ,) together with appearances inwards music videos. In 2004 , rapper Snoop Dogg famously called then-Chrysler CEO , Dieter Zetsche , call for for his ain 300C; he afterward appeared inwards a commercial for the automobile amongst Lee Iacocca. The 300C was ranked #12 inwards a Complex.com article , "The 25 Most Iconic Hip-Hop Cars" due to its popularity inwards many hip-hop music videos next its introduction. Chrysler 300 designer Ralph Gilles reflected on the vehicle's success inwards 2008 , maxim that the "300 turned out to live a fleck of an icon for Chrysler".
In the UK , the BBC Top Gear squad described the 300C every bit "something dissimilar with a fleck of kitsch gangster cool". They praised the spacious together with good equipped interior together with the depression cost piece criticizing the lineament of materials , ride , steering together with depression engine torque. The inaugural of all generation model was pop with British buyers who regarded it every bit the "poor man's Bentley". (Indeed , around owners swapped the Chrysler badges for Bentley ones). The post-2011 minute generation proved less pop , primarily because of its less attractive appearance to British eyes.
Second generation (2011–present)
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The predecessors' 2.7- together with 3.5-litre engines were replaced with Chrysler's novel 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine producing 292 horsepower (218 kW) together with 250 Nm (260 lbft) of torque. The 5.7-litre HEMI V8 engine remained available with 363 horsepower. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 3.0-litre VM Motori V6 turbodiesel is also available inwards Europe , together with Australia. Beginning with model yr 2012 all V6 models were equipped with the 8-speed 8HP45 automatic transmission , licensed from ZF Friedrichshafen .
Second generation | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Also called | Lancia Thema (Europe) Chrysler 300C (UK & Ireland) |
Production | 2011–present |
Model years | 2011–present |
Assembly | Brampton , Ontario , Canada (Brampton Assembly) |
Body together with chassis | |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Platform | Chrysler LX platform |
Related | Dodge Charger Dodge Challenger |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 3.6 L Pentastar V6 5.7 L HEMI V8 6.4 L HEMI V8 3.0 L VM A630 turbodiesel V6 |
Transmission | 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic 8-speed 8HP45 automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,053 mm (120.2 in) |
Length | 5 ,044 mm (198.6 in) |
Width | 1 ,908 mm (75.1 in) |
Height | 1 ,483 mm (58.4 in) |
Variants
A 300S trim was introduced at the 2011 New York International Auto Show together with the 300C Executive series. The 300S featured dark handling for grille together with headlamps , 20-inch polished-face aluminium wheels with dark painted pockets , 10-speaker Beats past times Dr. Dre sound organization , together with steering bicycle mounted paddle shifters. This was also sold inwards Europe every bit the Lancia Thema south from 2014.
SRT8
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An SRT8 version was unveiled at the 2011 New York International Auto Show , powered past times a 6.4-litre 392 HEMI V8 engine. The 6.4 392 Hemi engine is also used inwards other Chrysler Group SRT vehicles. With 470 hp (350 kW) , the novel 300 SRT8 tin instruct from null to threescore mph (97 km/h) inwards the depression 4 minute range.
In add-on to the increment inwards mightiness , the SRT8 receives specific outside trim including a lower forepart fascia , large exhaust tips , torso color instead of chrome trim together with large 20-inch aluminium wheels. The automobile also gets a lowered , sportier recess setup together with a large Brembo brake package.
The 300 SRT (or SRT8) was discontinued for MY 2015 inwards the USA , but is notwithstanding sold inwards Commonwealth of Australia together with the Middle East. Contrary to past times statements past times Chrysler , the 300 SRT8 is notwithstanding sold inwards left-hand drive abroad.
Special editions
- The 300 Motown Edition model sales began inwards the boundary of 2013. The Motown Edition is a tribute to the Motown genre of music. Additions to the Chrysler 300C features , include exceptional chrome wheels , a Beats past times Dr. Dre ten-speaker good organization , "Motown Edition" badges on the forepart fenders , every bit good every bit 100 Motown tunes preloaded on a USB drive. Berry Gordy , the creator of the Motown genre , appears inwards a 2012 TV advertising for the Chrysler 300 Motown Edition , promoting his musical , together with maxim "This is Motown. And this is what nosotros do". The vocal playing inwards the commercial is "Ain't No Mountain High Enough".
- 300S Glacier Edition , available inwards the autumn of 2012 every bit a 2013 model yr vehicle. Based on the Chrysler 300S , the Glacier Edition adds signature details non institute on other Chrysler 300 models.
- Mopar '12 , available every bit a 2012 model yr vehicle. This Special Edition Chrysler 300 was designed past times Mopar Performance to grade Mopar's 75th anniversary. Featuring a 3:91 gear ratio , sport tuned recess , together with unique badging , alone 500 Mopar Edition 300's were made.
Engines
Chrysler | |||||
Model | Engine | Displacement | Power @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Years |
Touring | 3.6 V6 Pentastar | 3 ,604 cc (219.9 cu in) | 296 PS (218 kW; 292 hp) @ 6350 rpm | 350 Nm (260 lbft) @ 4800 rpm | 2011– |
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300S | 3.6 V6 Pentastar | 3 ,604 cc (219.9 cu in) | 304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp) | 350 Nm (260 lbft) @ 4800 rpm | 2011– |
300C | 5.7 V8 HEMI | 5 ,654 cc (345.0 cu in) | 368 PS (271 kW; 363 hp) @ 5150 rpm | 527 Nm (389 lbft) @ 4250 rpm | 2011– |
300 SRT-8 | 6.4L 392 Hemi V8 engine | 6 ,430 cc (392 cu in) | 477 PS (351 kW; 470 hp) | 637 Nm (470 lbft) | 2012– |
Lancia - (Chrysler UK) | |||||
Petrol | 3.6 V6 Pentastar | 3 ,604 cc (219.9 cu in) | 286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp) @ 6350 rpm | 340 Nm (250 lbft) @ 4650 rpm | 2011–2014 |
Diesel | 3.0 V6 VM Motori A630 | 2 ,987 cc (182.3 cu in) | 190 PS (140 kW; 190 hp) @ 4000 rpm | 440 Nm (320 lbft) @ 1600-2800 rpm | 2011–2014 |
239 PS (176 kW; 236 hp) @ 4000 rpm | 550 Nm (410 lbft) @ 1800-2800 rpm | ||||
- Source for Lancia
Marketing
As purpose of the 2011 Chrysler 300 advertising have , 3 TV commercials were produced. "Homecoming" featured Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh driving through his rainy hometown of Portland , Oregon , inwards his novel 2011 Chrysler 300 , retracing his humble beginnings. "Attitude" featured John Varvatos seeking inspiration at a tape shop inwards Brooklyn together with tape nether his arm together with into his Chrysler 300. "Good Things" featured Dr. Dre driving through the streets of Los Angeles inwards a Beats past times Dre equipped 2012 Chrysler 300.
The 'See It Through' TV commercial featured the Chrysler 300 together with notable Detroit locals , including Detroit Lion's Ndamukong Suh together with a poesy form written inwards 1917 past times Edgar Guest titled "See It Through".
2015 facelift
In like shooting fish in a barrel 2014 a facelift version of the 300 was introduced. Changes include:
- Full speed-range Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop
- Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with Active Braking
- Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
- Uconnect Systems: Bluetooth Streaming Audio , Uconnect Voice Command together with Bluetooth (with Uconnect Access). The 8.4AN System adds , navigation , featuring full-color 3-D graphics together with hard disk Radio
- 7-inch customizable Driver Information Display (DID) electronic musical instrument cluster
- Standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission with Rotary E-shift
- Restyled forepart together with bring upwards facia
- New dark together with silvery network chrome grille
Safety
The Lancia version was security tested past times Euro NCAP inwards autumn 2011 together with got the next results:
Euro NCAP test results | ||
Lancia Thema (2011) | ||
Test | Points | % |
Overall: |  | |
Adult occupant: | 29.7 | 83% |
Child occupant: | 37.7 | 77% |
Pedestrian: | 21.3 | 59% |
Safety assist: | 5 | 71% |
Concept cars
- In 2000 , Chrysler introduced the 300 HEMI C , a 2+2 convertible bearing the novel 5.7 litre HEMI engine with 353 horsepower (263 kW) together with 479 Nm (353 lbft) torque. It had bring upwards bicycle drive together with a iv speed automatic transmission. It was capable of 0-60 mph inwards nether 6 seconds.
- In 1991 , Chrysler introduced a Monteverdi High Speed inspired concept 300 , employing the Dodge Viper engine. It was inspired past times the a 1970s Swiss-built sedan powered past times Chrysler.
Total United States of America sales
Calendar Year | Sales |
2004 | 112 ,930 |
2005 | 144 ,068 |
2006 | 143 ,647 |
2007 | 120 ,636 |
2008 | 62 ,352 |
2009 | 38 ,606 |
37 ,116 | |
2011 | 36 ,285 |
2012 | 70 ,747 |
2013 | 57 ,724 |
2014 | 53 ,382 |
2015 | 53 ,109 |
2016 | 21 ,487 (through Apr only) |
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