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Bold, handsome, roomy and satisfying.
2007 300 Review Summary & Specifications
The Chrysler 300 delivers bold styling, but it's quiet and smooth, with a great ride and tight handling. Getting in and out is easy, and it's roomy inside. Models are available for all tastes and budgets. Its traction and stability electronics work well, but buyers who want to be prepared for bad weather can opt for all-wheel drive. The base 300 is a lot of car for the money, with a proven V6 that has adequate power for many drivers. We prefer the Touring and Limited models, with their more powerful V6 and higher level of features. The 300C comes with a Hemi V8 that can dust expensive luxury cars in performance and value. The SRT-8 delivers outstanding performance in civilized style at a price that's hard to beat.
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| Vehicle Category | Fullsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Chrysler 300 ($24,320); 300 Touring ($28,320); 300 Limited ($31,005); 300C ($34,975); SRT-8 ($40,420) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.7-liter overhead-valve hemi-head V8 with Multi Displacement cylinder de-activation |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic with AutoStick manual-shift feature |
| Engines (optional) | 190-hp 2.7-liter V6; 250-hp 3.5-liter V6; 340-hp 5.7-liter V8; 425-hp 6.1-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | two-stage front airbags with passenger weight sensors, anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front and rear curtain-style head protection airbags, self-sealing tires, tire-pressure monitor, rear park assist object detection |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-4A-CHRYSLER |
| Manufacturer URL | www.daimlerchrysler.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 24320 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chrysler 300C ($34,975) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seats and trim with tortoise shell accents, heated power-adjustable front seats with position memory, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, power adjustable pedals; dual zone automatic climate control, AM-FM stereo with single CD, audio input jack and six Boston Acoustics speakers, electronic vehicle information center, Sirius satellite radio with 12-month subscription, auto-dimming rearview and driver's outside mirror, universal garage-door opener, solar control glass, fog lights, 18-inch alloy wheels; |
| Destination Charge | 675 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Protection Group II ($890) includes curtain style head-protection airbags, rear park assist, self-sealing tires and cabin air filtration; Sound Group II ($635) includes six-CD changer and 368-watt audio output with subwoofer; Luxury Group II ($450) includes heated rear seat and outside mirrors with turn signals, courtesy lamps and auto-dimming on passenger side; DVD-based GPS navigation system ($1,495); power sunroof ($950); UConnect hands-free communication ($250) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 40320 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 340 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 390 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/25 |
| Wheelbase | 120 |
| Length/Width/Height | 196.8/74.1/58.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/55.9/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/55.9/40.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.6 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 2000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, short-long arm with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, five-link with coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 5.6 |
| Curb Weight | 4066 |
| Stock Tires | P225/60R18 self-sealing |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 |
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