The Chrysler 300C range has been revamped and is on display at today's Detroit motor show.
The 300C will now be available in four trim levels: SE, SR, SRT and SRT-8. The first three are mated to a 215bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine with 376lb ft of torque, while the SRT-8 is coupled to a 425bhp 6.1-litre V8 petrol with 420lb ft of torque.
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The entry-level SE will cost from £23,995 - £3605 less than the current base model, although equipment levels differ.
The SE has leather trimmed seats, stability control, anti-lock brakes, front, rear and side-curtain airbags, heated front seats, dual zone climate control, ambient lighting, front fog lamps and front and rear parking sensors as standard. Other kit includes Xenon headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and 18-inch alloys.
SR trim starts from £24,995 and adds auto-dimming rear view mirrors, an upgraded sound system, sat-nav and Bluetooth.
SRT costs from £27,995 and adds body coloured mirrors and door handles, chrome detailing, wheel arch extensions, 20-inch alloys, sports seats and carbonfibre interior details.
The SRT-8 costs from £41,795 - £1200 more than late 2009 figures, with the lower VAT rate - and has uprated brakes, a powered sunroof, plus tuned steering and suspension.
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Re: Chrysler 300C range revised
The Hemi is a "traditional" single camshaft, pushrod operated, two-valve-per-cylindre design, much like your Corvette or Bentley. The hemispherical combustion chambers (hence the name) allow for slightly bigger valves, but still it cannot be expected to "breathe" like a four-valve design like AMG's very modern V8. Moreover, it cannot be fitted with variable timing and the pushrods limit engine speed due to their inertia.
Therefore, similar HP per litre cannot be achieved, unless you add a turbo or other supercharger (as in the Corvette ZR1, which by the way has titanium pushrods).
On the other hand, it is much more compact than a similar capacity modern 4ohc design. Just as an example, Bentley's now 50-year-old 6.75 litre engine could fit in the Arnage's engine compartment in the same space as BMW's 4.5 4OHC V8.
Re: Chrysler 300C range revised
Re: Chrysler 300C range revised
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