Sunday, November 4, 2007

What New in Chrysler 300C (2008)

Chrysler's standout 300 sedan gets a moderate revamp for the 2008 model year, starting with the exterior, where new front and rear fascias, a new grille and taillamps have been applied to its retro-influenced style.

Inside, the 300 gets a new set of instruments and a revised dash, along with new door trim panels and a reorganized center console. New soft-touch materials, new upholstery, and a relocated cruise control stalk also make the cut for 2008.

The standard engine on the rear-drive 300 is a 2.7-liter V-6 engine providing 178 hp. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard. A 3.5-liter, 250-horsepower V-6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission comes with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive Touring models and the Limited package. The 300C comes with the 5.7-liter, 340-horsepower HEMI V-8, five-speed automatic and either rear- or all-wheel drive.

The high-performance SRT8 version of the 300C continues for '07, offering a 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI V-8, sport suspension, 20-inch rims, and other upgrades.

Traction control, side and curtain airbags, and anti-lock brakes are optional. So are a Bluetooth connection that features iPod connectivity for 2008; a six-disc changer; a MyGIG audio entertainment system; a Boston Acoustics speaker package; Sirius BackseatTV; remote start; and adaptive cruise control.

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