Chrysler 300
| Chrysler 300 | |
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2011 Chrysler 300C
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (2014-present) Chrysler Group LLC (2009-2014) Chrysler LLC (2007-2009) DaimlerChrysler (2005-2007) |
| Production | 2004–present |
| Model years | 2005–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Chrysler 300M Chrysler Concorde Chrysler Intrepid (Canada) |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Chrysler 300C |
| Production | 2004–2010 |
| Model years | 2005–2010 |
| Assembly |
Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Brampton Assembly) Graz, Austria (Magna Steyr) (2004-2010) Beijing, China (Beijing Benz) (2006-2009) |
| Designer |
Ralph Gilles (2001) Freeman Thomas (2001) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door notchback sedan 5-door station wagon (Europe, Australia) |
| Platform | Chrysler LX platform |
| Related |
Dodge Charger Dodge Challenger Dodge Magnum Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) |
| 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 | 120.0 in (3,048 mm) |
| Length | 197.8 in (5,024 mm) |
| Width | 74.1 in (1,882 mm) |
| Height | 58.4 in (1,483 mm) SRT8: 57.9 in (1,471 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,721-4,046 lb (1,688-1,835 kg ) |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called |
Lancia Thema (Europe) Chrysler 300C (global) |
| Production | 2011–present |
| Model years | 2011–present |
| Assembly | Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Brampton Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door notchback 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 | 120.2 in (3,053 mm) |
| Length | 198.6 in (5,044 mm) |
| Width | 75.1 in (1,908 mm) |
| Height | 58.4 in (1,483 mm) |
The Chrysler 300 (KRY-slər-THREE-hundred) is a full-sized luxury sedan produced by Chrysler. Designed by Ralph Gilles in 2001, and first shown at the 2003 New York Auto Show as a concept car, sales in the United States began in April 2004. The 300 was Chrysler's first rear-wheel-drive full-sized sedan since the discontinuation of the Chrysler Fifth Avenue in 1989. The SRT-8 model was intended as the high-performance version.
The 2011 second generation model was sold as the Lancia Thema in Europe, except in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where it was sold as the Chrysler 300C.
The Chrysler 300 was designed to be a modern interpretation of the Chrysler C-300 and the letter series Chryslers that followed, featuring a large grille, long hood and low roofline that was prominent on those vehicles. The styling retained many elements of the 1998 Chrysler Chronos concept car, such as chrome interior accents and tortoiseshell finishings on the steering wheel and shifter knob.
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 rear suspension design, front seat frames, wiring harnesses, steering column, the 5-speed automatic transmission's design, and a derivative of the 4Matic all-wheel drive system.
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