With its aggressive and blocky styling and obtainable V8 energy, the 300 was a daring affront to the smooth Harmony it changed in Chrysler showrooms again in 2005. Gone was the Harmony’s “cab ahead” design, changed by the 300’s lengthy hood and large, aggressive grille.
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After almost 20 years Chrysler is saying goodbye to the 300, however not and not using a becoming sendoff. For 2023, the sedan’s final mannequin 12 months, a limited-edition high-performance 300C is being made obtainable, however solely by particular order.
Solely 2200 300Cs might be constructed, with 2000 going to U.S. prospects, the rest to our mates up North. The 300C will characteristic a lineup-exclusive engine, sport suspension, Brembo-brand efficiency brakes, upgraded audio system, and distinctive exterior and cabin appointments.
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A 485-horsepower 6.4-liter “Hemi” V8 mated to a “TorqueFlite” 8-speed automated will propel the 300C to 60 mph from a cease in a claimed 4.3 seconds.
A one-price mannequin, the 300C comes absolutely loaded for $55,000, not together with a $1595 supply charge. To order a 300C, prospects want to go to reservation.chrysler.com, register, and choose a paint coloration.
For its final mannequin 12 months, the 300 will even be obtainable in 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, and 300S trim ranges. Returning for these fashions are a 3.6-lter V6 and 5.7-liter V8, the previous of which may be mated with AWD.
CG Says:
We’re unhappy to see the 300 go away, however the massive sedan had grown lengthy in tooth, and was languishing in an virtually nonexistent product class. The actual information right here is that the Chrysler model might be pared all the way down to a single mannequin, the Pacifica minivan, after 2023—or will it? We count on to listen to information of a brand new Chrysler product, most likely an all-electric crossover, within the close to future. Keep tuned.
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