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Summary
The Chrysler 300 stands out with bold styling harkening back to its glory days in the 1950s. Like its ancestors, the 300 uses rear-wheel drive, better for power and handling. With traction control, antilock brakes and stability control, it's effective on snowy and icy roads. Most versions are available with all-wheel drive. The 300 is exceptionally quiet and offers a wonderfully smooth and solid ride with tight handling. It's very roomy inside with an intelligent instrument panel and controls, and is also easy to climb in and out of.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Chrysler 300 ($23,775); 300 Touring ($27,825); 300 Touring AWD ($29,825); 300 Touring Signature ($30,065); 300 Limited ($30,820); 300 Limited AWD ($32,120); 300C ($33,725); 300 C AWD ($35,050); SRT8 ($39,920) |
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Engines:
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5.7-liter OHV V8 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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two-stage front airbags with passenger weight sensors; |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS with Emergency Brake Assist; Electronic Stability Program; traction control; front and rear side air curtains; self-sealing tires; Xenon HID headlamps; ultrasonic rear object detection; tire-pressure monitor |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Chrysler 300C ($33,725) |
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Standard Equipment:
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5.7-liter V8 Hemi engine, 5-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick, 18-inch wheels; leather seats and trim with tortoise shell accents; foglights; heated front seats; 8-way power driver's and front passenger seat; dual zone automatic climate control; 276-watt Boston Acoustics AM/FM/6CD stereo; electronic vehicle information center; power windows, door locks and mirrors; performance brakes; traction control |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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none |
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Destination Charge:
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675 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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34400 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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340 @ 5000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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390 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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17/25 |
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Wheelbase:
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120 |
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Length/width/height:
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196.8/74.1/58.4 |
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Track, f/r:
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63.0/63.1 |
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Turning circle:
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38.9 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.7/55.9/41.8 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.0/55.9/40.2 |
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Cargo volume:
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15.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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3800 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent, short-long arm, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
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Ground clearance:
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5.6 |
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Curb weight:
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4046 |
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Tires:
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P225/60R18 self-sealing |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/solid disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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19.0 |
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