The Chrysler 300C launch is currently scheduled for December 23, 2010. An eight-speed automatic is reportedly to be available late in the year, as we predicted, but it seems to be optional even in non-SRT8 trim; a model so equipped can reportedly hit 30 mpg. The distinctive headlights are bi-functional projector types, next to LED daytime running lamps, which together form a “C” shape for on-road presence. For improved aerodynamics and visibility, the windshield has been raked back 3 inches, while rolled-framed doors with thinner pillars improve outward visibility by 15%. A new dual-pane panoramic sunroof provides Chrysler 300 passengers with twice the outward visibility of a standard sunroof.
The Chrysler 300 has chrome daylight openings, chrome front and rear fascia accents, and optional 20-inch polished-aluminum wheels. The base models will have a V6 pushing out 292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, with better highway mileage than the 2010 V6 and gas mileage rated at 18 city, 27 highway — 8% better than the 3.5 V6 was. The optional Hemi will go up slightly to 363 horsepower, but gas mileage has increased; 0-60 times are quoted at under 6 seconds. Europeans also get a 3-liter VM Motori diesel.
An eight-speed automatic is waiting in the wings and will be available for the V6 as well as the V8s — eventually. The existing five-speed automatic maintains the same gear ratios, but the final drive ratio has moved on rear drive cars from 2.82 to 2.65, and on AWD cars from 3.07 to 3.06 — as predicted. (Overall top gear ratios went from 2.34 to 2.20, and from 2.55 to 2.54). There are four models (and an SRT8 for the 2012 model year): Touring (with V6), Limited (with V6, leather, heated front seats, fog lamps, backup camera, 18-inch chrome wheels, bright door handles, and more), 300C (standard V8), and 300C AWD.
The deck lid has a lip spoiler, with the new Chrysler wing badge centered below. Rear taillamps have harmonious LED illumination, while signature “light pipes” illuminate. Straddling the vertical lamps, Chrysler 300’s rear fascia integrates a chrome appliqué that seamlessly connects the taillamp elements. Fascia-mounted 3.5-inch oval dual exhaust tips are standard. Interior upgrades on the Chrysler 300 include soft touch materials, optional heated and ventilated Nappa leather seats, and real wood appliques on the instrument panel, doors, center console and steering wheel, as well as a new sapphire blue LED-illuminated ambient interior lighting.
Standard on the base 300 are side-curtain and seat-mounted side-thorax air bags, knee bag, rear head restraints, stability control, hill start assist, rain brake support, ready alert braking, touch-control audio screen with aux jack and USB input, wheel-mounted audio control, dual-zone automatic climate control with humidity sensor, front and rear climate control outlets, air filter, acoustic windshield and front door glass, black elm trim, 12-way driver seat, cruise, express up/down windows, auto-dim rear-view mirror, leather wrapped tilt/telescope steering wheel, floor mats, vehicle information center, LED interior lights, 17-inch painted aluminum wheels with P215/65 tires, automatic headlights, LED tail-lamps, dual chromed exhaust tips, power release gas door (with cap-free system), 17-inch compact spare, and chromed badge.
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