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Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300C
Manufacturer Chrysler LLC (2008-present)
Magna Steyr
DaimlerChrysler (2005-07)
Production 2005–present
Assembly Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Graz, Austria
Beijing, China
Predecessor Chrysler 300M
Chrysler Concorde
Class Full-size
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
4-door station wagon (Europe only)
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform Chrysler LX platform
Engine(s) 2.7 L EER V6
3.5 L EGG V6
5.7 L Hemi V8
6.1L Hemi V8
3.0L OM642 V6
Transmission(s) 4-speed 42RLE automatic
5-speed W5A580 automatic
Wheelbase 120.0 in (3050 mm)
Length 196.8 in (5015 mm)
Width 74.1 in (1880 mm)
Height 58.4 in (1475 mm)
SRT-8: 57.9 in (1463 mm)
Related Dodge Charger
Dodge Challenger
Dodge Magnum
Designer Ralph Gilles
Freeman Thomas

The Chrysler 300 is a full-size car designed by Ralph Gilles. There have been many vehicles using the name, starting in 1955 and continuing to this day. Image File history File linksMetadata Chrysler_300C.jpg 1957 Chrysler 300C. Photo taken by User:Morven in the spectator parking lot of a Studebaker show in Anaheim, California on May 30, 2004. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... For other uses, including the Chrysler Brand, see Chrysler (disambiguation). ... Magna Steyr (properly Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG ) is an automobile manufacturer based in Oberwaltersdorf, Austria. ... DaimlerChrysler AG (ISIN: DE0007100000) is a German car corporation and the worlds eighth largest car manufacturer. ... 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Contents

1979

The 300 name made a brief reappearance in 1979, as a limited special edition Chrysler Cordoba. This "300" had non-functional fender vents, red, white, and blue pin stripes, and a High Output 360 in³ engine (the most powerful engine in the lineup in 1979, as 400 in³ V8 production ended with the 1978 model year) mated to a special 3-speed automatic transmission. Surprisingly, the car was a fairly good performer in its time, as 1979 was not exactly a banner year for muscle cars, and the emissions equipment really strangled the engines of that time period. One test showed that it actually outperformed many of the "real" 300s of lore.[citation needed] Only 3,811 were produced. They come up on eBay from time to time, and are still quite reasonably priced. Very few options were available on these cars; the most notable were the T-top roof and moon roof. The 1975 Cordoba presented the opera windows, coach lamps, and landau vinyl roof that were obligatory in its market. ... Pin striping describes the application of a pin stripe. ... This article is about the online auction center. ...


1999 300M

Main article: Chrysler 300M

For the 1999 model year, DaimlerChrysler revived the 300 name on the 300M. This time it was a front-wheel drive, V6-engined car using the Chrysler LH platform. While not technically part of the famous "letter series" of the 1950s and 1960s, Chrysler did have a sense of continuity, using the next letter, M, after the last 300L. It was 10 inches shorter than the Concorde, and was priced above the Concorde. The 300M was a luxury car as opposed to the mainstream status on the Concorde, and, along with the LHS, was portrayed as one of Chrysler's "flagship" vehicles. 300M with redesigned grille For the 1999 model year, DaimlerChrysler revived the 300 name on the 300M. This time it was a front-wheel drive, V6 engined car using the Chrysler LH platform. ... 1999 Chrysler 300M The LH platform was Chryslers second-most well-known automobile platform after the Chrysler K platform of the 1980s. ...


2005

Chrysler 300 Limited
Chrysler 300 Limited

The current 300 is a full-size sport/luxury sedan which was first shown at the 2003 New York Auto Show as a concept car and first introduced in the spring of 2004 as an early 2005 model. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 479 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,023 × 1,212 pixels, file size: 231 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 479 pixelsFull resolution‎ (2,023 × 1,212 pixels, file size: 231 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in the last week of March. ... 1938 Buick Y-Job, the first Concept car A concept car or show car is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling, technology and more. ...


Designed by Ralph Gilles, the new 300 was built to bring a high performance, sporty sedan to compete with the likes of the Buick LaCrosse and the Mercury Montego (launched at the same time as the 300). Unlike its competitors, the 300 is rear-wheel drive and offers comparable luxury at a lower price. The 300C is also sold in Australia, the first large Chrysler sold there since the Valiant was discontinued in 1981. Ralph Gilles is an American automobile designer. ... The Buick LaCrosse is a Buick automobile model introduced in the United States for the 2005 model year. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Mercury Montego The Mercury Montego, (presumably derived from Montego Bay, Jamaica) was a mid-size vehicle in Fords Mercury line. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is an engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... The Chrysler Valiant was a compact car introduced by Chrysler Australia in 1962 with production ceasing in 1981. ...


The 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Magnum all share the Chrysler LX platform, which features components derived from the discontinued W210 Mercedes-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. The Dodge Charger, in its current incarnation, is a rear-wheel drive full-size automobile built by the Chrysler Group for its North American Dodge brand. ... The Dodge Magnum name has been used on a number of different automobiles. ... The LX platform is Chryslers new full_size rear wheel drive automobile platform for the mid part of the 2000s. ... Mercedes-Benz W210 E-Class wagon US-Spec W210 E-Class sedan The Mercedes-Benz W210 is a mid-size luxury car / executive car produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz from 1996 through 2002 (the W210 wagon was carried over to the 2003 model year). ...


Model Range

Base

The basic 300 comes with standard 17-inch wheels with wheel covers, four-wheel disc brakes, traction control, and a four-speed automatic transmission. It uses a 2.7 L EER V6 making 190 hp (142 kW). In Canada, it comes standard with the Touring model's 3.5 L V6 engine. The basic 300 model was renamed to LX for 2008.[1] The LH engine was a series of V6 engines developed by Chrysler Corporation for its LH platform cars. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... This engine was Chryslers first homegrown front wheel drive V6 engine, and the first V6 from Chrysler not based on a V8. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...


Touring

The Touring model uses a 3.5 L V6, 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 17-inch aluminum wheels, AM/FM radio with CD player and auxiliary audio jack, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), remote keyless entry, leather trimmed seats and SIRIUS satellite radio.[2] This engine was Chryslers first homegrown front wheel drive V6 engine, and the first V6 from Chrysler not based on a V8. ... Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is a registered trademark of the Robert Bosch GmbH and used originally for Mercedes-Benz. ... For other uses, see Sirius (disambiguation). ...


Limited

The Limited model uses the Touring model's 3.5 L V6 engine, which generates 250 hp and 250 ft·lbf. Additional features include 18 inch aluminum chrome-clad wheels and Chrysler's Dual-Zone Climate Control.[3]


300C

The top-line 300C version uses a 5.7 L Hemi V8. This engine can run on four cylinders when less power is needed to reduce 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. It uses a 5-speed automatic transmission and comes standard with 18 inch chrome-clad alloy wheels Chrysler's "MyGIG" Infotainment System and SIRIUS Satellite Radio and "Backseat Television".[4] Early Hemi in a 1957 Chrysler 300C. A Chrysler Hemi engine is one of three different internal combustion engine families from Chrysler that are Hemi engines; in other words, they utilize a hemispherical combustion chamber. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... For other uses, see Sirius (disambiguation). ...


Heritage Edition

The Heritage Edition of the 300C features the 5.7 L engine along with many of the SRT-8's exterior modification, added chrome accents, and special tires on 18 inch wheels. It is the first Chrysler vehicle with SmartBeam headlights. The Heritage Edition debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006. Automotive headlamps which are capable of changing hues and colours to the novelty of the driver. ... ...


SRT-8

Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Chrysler 300C SRT-8

Chrysler introduced the SRT-8 version of the car at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2004. It includes a new 6.1 L Hemi V8 which produces 425 hp (317 kW). It went on sale in February of 2005 and has a sticker price of US$43,695 as of 2006 plus the gas guzzler tax. Additional features include leather SRT-8 performance-embossed seats and 20-inch forged, polished aluminum wheels, Brembo brakes, and rear lip spoiler. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1061x597, 94 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Chrysler 300 ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1061x597, 94 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Chrysler 300 ... The Pebble Beach Concours dElegance is an automotive charitable event held each year on the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, considered the most prestigious event of its kind. ... Early Hemi in a 1957 Chrysler 300C. A Chrysler Hemi engine is one of three different internal combustion engine families from Chrysler that are Hemi engines; in other words, they utilize a hemispherical combustion chamber. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... In the United States, all new automobiles are required to include an official form listing certain information about the car; this window sticker is commonly called a Monroney sticker in the industry, named after Almer Stillwell Mike Monroney, the Oklahoma senator who sponsored the Automobile Information Disclosure Act of 1958. ... USD redirects here. ... The Energy Tax Act (Pub. ... Brembo Logo Brembo is a manufacturer of automotive brake systems, especially for high-performance cars and motorcycles. ...


Improvements

The 2007-2008 SRT-8 models have a rear spoiler molded into the body, which is also standard throughout the entire 300 line-up. The earlier models, 2005-2006, didn't have the lower air dam like the the 2007 models. This increases cooling to the engine by as much as 30%.[5]


Other Variants

Station Wagon

European Chrysler 300C station wagon
European Chrysler 300C station wagon

The 300 is also sold in Europe as both a sedan and a 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. 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. All 300 Touring models, along with European 300C models and right-hand drive models, are built in Graz, Austria. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 534 pixelsFull resolution (1549 × 1033 pixel, file size: 146 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Chrysler 300 Metadata This file contains... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 534 pixelsFull resolution (1549 × 1033 pixel, file size: 146 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Chrysler 300 Metadata This file contains... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... The Dodge Magnum name has been used on a number of different automobiles. ... The Grazer Schloßberg Clock Tower Graz [graːts] (Slovenian: Gradec IPA: /gra. ...

Diesel

In Europe and Australia, the 300C is available with a 3.0 L diesel V6 engine (internal code OM642) developed by Mercedes-Benz . It produces 218 hp (160 kW) and 376 ft·lbf (510 N·m) of torque and will be soon available with NOx BlueTec technology. This article is about the fuel. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... Mercedes-Benz produced a full line of straight-4 -5 and -6, V6, V8, V10, and V12 engines and even Wankel engine. ... This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ... BlueTec is DaimlerChryslers name for its two nitrogen oxide (NOx) reducing systems, for use in their Diesel automobile engines. ...


Executive Series 300

The Walter P. Chrysler Executive Series 300, is an extended wheelbase version of the 300 that was shown for the first time at the 2006 New York Auto Show. It has six inches of extra length, which has been added to the rear passenger compartment. The extended wheelbase model will be built by Accubuilt, an outside specialty vehicle modifier normally known for building limousines and hearses. Although built by this outside company, it is fully backed by Chrysler and sold through Chrysler dealerships.[1] The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in the last week of March. ... For the song from the band: Brand New, see Limousine (MS Rebridge). ... Funeral carriage, Museum of Funeral Customs For the extreme metal band, see Hearse (band) A hearse is a funeral vehicle, a conveyance for the coffin from e. ...


The extended wheelbase 300 competes with the Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac DTS for the demand of the American livery market. The Lincoln Town Car is a rear wheel drive full-size luxury sedan and serves as the flagship of Fords Lincoln luxury car division. ... The Cadillac DTS (DeVille Touring Sedan) replaces the Cadillac DeVille as that carmakers largest luxury car for the 2006 model year. ... Rather unusually, these Angels wear white hart (deer) badges, with the personal livery of King Richard II of England, who commissioned this, the Wilton diptych, about 1400 A livery is a uniform or other sign worn in a non-military context on a person or object (such as an airplane...


The 3000

The Chrysler 3000тм is an aftermarket limosine variant of the 300. It is available in various lengths and internal styles. A limousine (or limo) is a long luxury car, traditionally black in color. ...


ASC Helios 300

ASC created a convertible version of the Chrysler 300C, dubbed the ASC Helios 300, and showed it at the Detroit Auto Show in early 2005. Despite rumors, Chrysler has confirmed that the vehicle will not be produced. However, a convertible version of the 300 is available from Coach Builders Limited located in High Springs, Florida.[2] American Specialty Cars (commonly known as ASC) is an automobile design, engineering, and conversion company headquartered in Southgate, Michigan. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ... High Springs is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States. ...


Awards

The 300C was the 2005 Motor Trend Car of the Year and was on Car and Driver's Ten Best list for 2005 and 2006. It also won the North American Car of the Year and Canadian Car of the Year Best New Luxury Car awards. According to a 2005 Chrysler advertisement, the 300 is the most-awarded new car ever. Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... Car of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best automobile. ... Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ... Main article: Car and Driver Car and Driver magazine annually nominates a list of what it considers the Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks. ... The North American Car of the Year is an automobile award voted annually in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ... Canadian Car of the Year winners, as chosen by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada: // 1987 Car of the Year Pontiac Bonneville 1988 Car of the Year Lincoln Continental 1989 Car of the Year Ford Taurus SHO 1990 Car of the Year Nissan 300ZX 1991 Car of the Year Lexus...


External links

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References

  1. ^ Official Chrysler Press Release Regarding the Extended Wheelbase Model.
  2. ^ http://www.coachbuildersltd.com/chrysler.html


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Chrysler 300 letter series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1507 words)
The Chrysler 300 "letter series" were high-performance luxury cars built in very limited numbers by the Chrysler Corporation in the United States between 1955 and 1965.
Chrysler has recently started using these designations again for sporting near-luxury sedans, using 300M from 1999, and continuing the 300 series with a new V8-powered 300C, the top model of a relaunched Chrysler 300 line, a completely new rear wheel drive car launched in 2004 for the 2005 model year.
The 300 letter series name was resurrected in 1999 on the Chrysler 300M; but it is the 2005 300 that is closest to the original with its rear wheel drive, and V8 engine once again bearing the "Hemi" name.
Chrysler 300 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (928 words)
The current 300 is a sport sedan and wagon which was first shown at the 2003 New York Auto Show as a concept car and first introduced in the spring of 2004 as an early 2005 model.
The new 300 was built to bring a high performance, sporty sedan to compete with the likes of the Buick LaCrosse and the Mercury Montego (launched at the same time as the 300).
The 300 Touring differs from the Magnum in that its exterior stying and interior fitment are that of the 300/300C instead of the less-luxurious Magnum.
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