2007 Chrysler 300
Thursday, November 30th, 2006
Chrysler has decided to add a long-wheelbase body style to this luxury-oriented sedan for 2007. 300 shares its underskin design with the Dodge Charger sedan and Magnum wagon. It comes in base, Touring, 300C, and 300C SRT8 models. All are available with rear-wheel drive. Touring and 300C models are also available with all-wheel drive.
Optional for those models is the W.P. Chrylser Executive Series package that includes the long-wheelbase body. It adds 6 inches to wheelbase and to rear seat leg room. The base 300 has a 190-hp 2.7-liter V6, the Touring a 250-hp 3.5-liter V6. The 300C and SRT8 use 5.7- and 6.1-liter versions of Chrysler’s Hemi V8, with 340 hp and 425 hp, respectively.
Exclusive to the 5.7 V8 is Chrysler’s Multi-Displacement System, which shuts off four cylinders while cruising to save fuel. The base 300 has a 4-speed automatic transmission; all others use a 5-speed automatic.
The SRT8 has specific brakes and suspension. ABS and traction/antiskid control are optional on the base 300, standard otherwise. Curtain side airbags are optional, as are a cell phone link and DVD entertainment. Also new for ‘07 are available heated rear seats and adaptive cruise control.
We hear the 300 and counterpart Dodges will be “restyled and reengineered” for 2009, which likely means a full makeover. Also expected for Chrysler’s LX-platform trio is more parts-sharing with the C- and E-Class lines at corporate cousin Mercedes-Benz. This is said to involve a new electronics “architecture” and, from model-year 2010, new “modular” V6 engines tuned to suit each brand.
Though a rumored 4-dr 300 convertible is apparently dead, Chrysler is still said to be mulling a luxury-class sedan patterned on the 2005 Imperial concept. Sources expect a decision by early 2007 and a possible introduction for model-year 2009. If approved, this car would be basically a stretched 300 with “neoclassic” lines a la Rolls-Royce. It would mark the Imperial nameplate’s third resurrection since 1975.[ConsumerGuide]
Tags: none
Share This: Email This To A Friend or Social Bookmark It!
If you were interested in 2007 Chrysler 300, you may also be interested in:
2007 Chrysler Nassau Concept: The 2007 Chrylser Nassau concept car will be shown for the very first time at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this
2007 Chrysler Aspen: Chrysler launches its first SUV as the 2007 Aspen. This is essentially a dressed-up Durango from Chrysler's Dodge brand. The two share V8 powertrains and
2008 Chrysler Sebring To Make A Comeback: The Chrysler Sebring has been around for more then a decade and has easily become one of a few vehicles that has been offered as a sedan, coupe,
