Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300 C
The treated here Chrysler 300 was built by a Chrysler passenger car model of the upper middle class, which was built by the beginning of 2004 until the end of 2010. The Chrysler 300C was produced from June 2005 for markets outside North America at Magna Steyr in Graz.
From the launch to early January 2010, the Federal Motor Transport Authority registered a total of 7666 approved Chrysler 300C in Germany.
The 'C' in the model name means a higher quality equipment, this variant was standard for the European market. The letter C for the outfit has again chosen as the Chrysler 300C " letter series " served as a model for this successor of 1957. Visually, he was inspired by the old 300C letter series, and therefore more easily in the so-called retro look.
Beginning of 2011, the successor to the Chrysler 300 was introduced, which was developed in collaboration with Lancia. Therefore, only the identical Lancia Thema is intended for the European market, and thus the Chrysler is no longer officially available in Europe 300. Exceptions are Russia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
History
The Chrysler 300 was originally a vehicle of the so-called "Letter Series" ( letter series) of Chrysler, which was first introduced in 1955. Letter stands for the letter behind the series was previously changed every year. The name always starts with the model number 300 followed by a letter. In 1957 there was already a first 300C. The Letter Series were preliminarily concluded with the 300L ( 1965-1970 ) and only with the appearance of the Chrysler 300M in 1999 was the last representative of Letter Cars on the market.
Development
Was presented the new sedan version of the Chrysler 300 for the first time in 2003 at the New York Auto Show as a concept car, and in the spring of 2004 as a production version for the model year 2005.
The Chrysler 300 was compared to the previous rear-wheel drive and offered a comparable with the previous Chrysler 300M level of luxury at a lower price. The 300 was offered in Europe exclusively on the upscale trim line 300C, the base model 300 was not officially available and reserved only for the American market.
It was also offered a combination of 300, which received the name of 300C Touring in Europe. In the U.S., a similar cluster model under the name Dodge Magnum was offered. All model versions share the Chrysler LX platform which numerous components of the Mercedes -Benz E-Class ( 210 series ) contained and also served as the Dodge Chargers platform. Decisive parts acquired are in addition to the suspension, the front seat console, the wiring harness, the steering column, the five- speed automatic transmission and a derived from the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system.
In summer 2007, a facelift took place: the third brake light was no longer in the rear window, but in the trunk lid integrated, which was in turn a spoiler in the form of an indicated spoiler. The headlights were larger, and tail lights adjusted so that the reversing lights were now in the lighting unit at the bottom.
Specifications
In Europe, the Chrysler 300C was delivered in five variants:
( All factory specifications )
The base model 300C 2.7 had standard 18- inch alloy wheels, a tire pressure monitoring system, cruise control, parking sensors, xenon headlights, four-wheel disc brakes, traction control, electronic stability program ( ESP), front side and curtain airbags and a four - speed automatic. It was powered by a 2.7 - liter V6 petrol engine with 142 kW ( 193 hp). Furthermore, there was also a 3.5-liter V6 with 183 kW ( 249 hp) in the 300C 3.5
The V8 model, which featured a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine 300C 5.7. The control of this motor switched at lower power requirements from the four cylinders in order to reduce fuel consumption. When all eight cylinders were active, made the engine 250 kW ( 340 hp) and torque of 525 Nm had a.
The top model was the 300C SRT - 8, which by a 6.1 - liter Hemi V8 with 317 kW ( 431 hp) was driven. He distinguished himself in addition to the more powerful engine both externally (20 - inch wheels, aero package ) as well as by the interior ( leather / Alcantara sport seats ) from the other trim levels.
The 300C 3.0 CRD was powered by a six-cylinder common-rail diesel engine from Mercedes -Benz with standard particulate filter and a five - speed automatic. This V6 engine with 3.0 liters of displacement has a piezo direct injection, 160 kW (218 hp) and thereby develops a very high torque of 510 Nm at only 1600 rpm -1. For comparison, the 5.7-liter V8 engine of the " Hemi " 525 Nm makes only 15 Nm more, but only reaches this torque at 4000 min-1
Base model in the United States: 300
Chrysler 300C SRT8
Engine compartment of a 300C 3.0 CRD
Chrysler 300 as a convertible conversion
Stretch Limousine
Weaknesses
The Chrysler 300C, according to the ADAC is a car which is comparatively rare in the Streets " remains lying ". In the statistics of automobile clubs were " relatively little mishaps " registered. The most common defect while addition were the crankshaft sensors for diesel models and onwards 2006. Occurs according to the ADAC from the third year of operation for increased battery defects. Obviously, in this context, with the current weak memory, report some support in Internet forums also of smaller electronic problems.
Because Mercedes is a lot of technology in the Chrysler 300C, it looks in relation to the drive train according to the magazine Der Spiegel significantly better; 300C because the platform includes many components of the E class, is regarded as a clear advantage in terms of reliability.
According to the car magazine auto motor und sport of 300C whilst driving is not loud, but sounded rough. The chassis rich small road - bumps on the stößige tour continues with a tendency when driving over harsh joints to rumble and wish to narrow country roads back to the horizon a straight highway. The Chrysler bequeath most likely feel a heavy sedan Classic Style; but the mobility of his class mates he could not understand.
Furthermore, the little upscale appeal and quality materials criticized in the interior. The plastic of the dashboard and the steering column lever would be "cheap" act and also feel so. We often have the feeling that something quick to go break könne.Der lower price of 300C compared to other luxury saloons is visible in many details. So must the true problem-free operation consolation for an interior, in its plastic timber strips the grid points are visible and the sparkling plastic applications would clearly something to remember in tinsel. Above all, it lacks the 300C also in everyday driving to polish.
Therefore, the quality of workmanship remained under the standards of German automakers such as BMW or Mercedes, but the new prices were significantly lower in comparison.
The exterior design of the Chrysler 300C is due to its beefy designs with the high window line also not without controversy. Many opponents of the car therefore mock the narrow side windows as " loopholes ".
In addition, the relatively high fuel consumption has been criticized amongst other reasons, because of the high curb weight. The diesel engine is far more economical than petrol engines.
Find out more
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Successor
Since early 2011, there is a successor of the same name (Chrysler 300 (2011) ) with a new body, the United States continues as Chrysler 300 in Europe, however (except eg in the UK) as part of the merger of Chrysler and Lancia Lancia Thema is offered.