Hours afterwards Chrysler's defalcation became official, I was affairs out of the parking barn in a 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8. This may complete stupid, but I feel answerable to acquaint anyone who will accept that the car connected to drive like usual. Not already did I anguish about accepting a backup allotment or whether my bounded banker would still be in business appear Monday morning.
I absolutely active out the Chrysler 300C because my acquaintance Joe is aggravating to adjudge whether he will shop for one in the abutting week. He is aggravating to adjudge amid a Pontiac G8 GT and a Chrysler 300C (non-SRT8). The Pontiac is ambrosial because it's sportier, and he already has a Pontiac (a best Firebird) in his garage. A Chrysler 300C is added comfortable and acutely a little added spacious. At this point, it looks like Joe will be parking a fresh Chrysler 300C in his driveway, and I can't accusation him.
Most media letters accept focused on the (possibly) accessible 300C that Chrysler previewed to a baby accumulation of journalists in December and how abundant added acceptable that car is than the accepted 300C. Sure, the fresh car looks added added adroit and luxurious, but the accepted 300C still feels appealing good. I can't say I accept no complaints afterwards some time abaft the wheel, but this is the quintessential American sedan, and I absolutely achievement the backup survives the Fiat affiliation and all the automotive-task-force BS, so that it can appear to bazaar as planned.
If there's still development activity on for the 2011 Chrysler 300C, I achievement Chrysler can acquisition a way to abolish some weight, advance the transmission's about-face strategy, and accumulate this SRT8 adaptation around.
REVIEWS: 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8
Inside Line Technology Review: 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8
Have you anytime apprenticed a dinosaur? That's how I acquainted abaft the caster of the 2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8.
Not alone is the automaker threatened with extinction, but it's a foregone cessation that gas-guzzling, high-performance engines like the 425-horsepower HEMI in the Chrysler 300C SRT8 are activity the way of the T-Rex. Or at atomic they'll cease to abide in adipose sedans.
But if our analysis car (sticker amount $48,520) is already a rolling relic, it's one decked with tech that Chrysler's added cash-stable competitors could account from copying.
2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid Overview
Introduction
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
2009 Chrysler Aspen Overview
Introduction
2008 Chrysler 300 Overview
Introduction
The Chrysler 300 is characterized by bold, impressive design reminiscent of Art Deco look of recent years. Lines give a strong feeling of power he has, especially for a large sedan. The Chrysler 300 comes with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive option and a long wheelbase model is available. The long wheelbase model, 6 'longer than 300 standard and enables large rear doors. A 178 HP 2.7-liter V-6 or 250-hp 3.5-liter V-6 powers the Chrysler 300 is a long wheelbase and four-wheel-drive versions come only with V-6 engine. ABS and stability control for the base model, but the standard version on higher orders. The Chrysler 300 is a program of 2007.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
2007 Chrysler 300C Overview
Introduction
The Chrysler 300C is the performance version of the Chrysler 300 with a Hemi V8. Chrysler 340hp 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine powers the Chrysler 300C through a window five-speed automatic. The engine is able to close in a smart way valves and fuel injectors for gas cylinders used during the operation. 18-inch wheels and SmartBeam headlights are standard. Safety features include: four against four disc wheel, brakes lock, traction control and electronic stability program. The Chrysler 300C is a carryover from 2006. The only minor change is redesigned wheels.
2008 Chrysler 300C Overview
Introduction
Electric vehicles
Chrysler intends to pursue new drive concepts through ENVI, an in-house organization formed to focus on electric-drive vehicles and related technologies. Established in September, 2007, Chrysler's ENVI division led by Lou Rhodes specifically deals with new all-electric and hybrid vehicles not based on existing models.Chrysler LLC brought a wide range of green vehicles to the Detroit Auto Show, including three concept vehicles that incorporate electric drive technologies:
The Dodge ZEO concept—short for "Zero Emissions Operation"—is an all-electric sport wagon combining a 64-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack with a 200-kilowatt (268 horsepower) electric motor. The rear-wheel-drive vehicle accelerates to 60 mph (97 km/h) in less than six seconds and has a range of at least 250 miles (400 km). There is also a plug-in hybrid electric version.
The Chrysler ecoVoyager concept combines a similar battery pack and motor with a small hydrogen fuel cell to achieve a 300-mile (480 km) range. The vehicle can travel about 40 miles (64 km) on battery power alone and can accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in less than eight seconds.
The Jeep Renegade concept, a plug-in hybrid, combines a lithium-ion battery pack with dual 200 kW (270 hp) electric motors on each axle. The Jeep can travel 40 miles (64 km) on battery power alone and can travel 400 miles (640 km) with the help of its 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder clean diesel engine. The vehicle features a lightweight aluminum architecture.
Chrysler is also currently planning at least three hybrid vehicles, the Chrysler Aspen hybrid, Dodge Durango hybrid, and the Dodge Ram hybrid including HEMI engines. Chrysler plans to use hybrid technology developed jointly with General Motors and BMW AG in vehicles beyond the two hybrid SUVs it had already announced to introduce in 2008.
An all-new Dodge Ram 1500 pickup will be available as a hybrid in 2010. The Dodge Ram HEMI Hybrid will combine a two-mode hybrid system with a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine. For the 2009 Dodge Ram, Chrysler is launching an improved version of its HEMI V-8 engine featuring variable valve timing and a four-cylinder mode with an expanded operating range. The result is more power and torque, along with a 4% increase in fuel economy.
Chrysler has also been experimenting with a Hybrid Diesel truck for military applications.
Chrysler has debuted:
the Dodge EV, an all electric sports car based on the Lotus Europa, with plans for a 120 mph (190 km/h) top speed and a range of 150 to 200 miles (240–320 km).
plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), jolting the PHEV mass-production race:
the Chrysler EV, a series plug-in hybrid with 40-mile (64 km) all-electric range, based on Chrysler Town & Country.
and the Jeep EV, based on a Jeep Wrangler. Chrysler is exploring in-wheel electric motors for this vehicle.
At the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Chrysler unveiled the 200C EV Concept, a sports sedan with an all-electric range of 40 miles and an extended range of about 400 miles (640 km). It also added the Jeep Patriot EV, another range-extended electric vehicle. If Chrysler does release an all-electric sports car in 2010, it will be in direct competition with two North American startup companies: Tesla Motors and Fisker Automotive.
Chrysler's ENVI division, which is dedicated to creating production electric drive vehicles, announced in September 2008 that Chrysler LLC will have electric vehicles in showrooms by 2010. They showed three "production intent" vehicles and stated that these are going to be the first of a broad portfolio of electric vehicles.
Chrysler Chief Executive Bob Nardelli said government loans would help speed the electric technology to market. But if they aren't approved, Chrysler will have to spend limited resources on developing new technology and would have to make cuts elsewhere, possibly in employment and development of conventional products. "Unfortunately we have had to furlough many families as a result of the economy turmoil and certainly the downward spiraling in the industry," he said. "I'd like to make sure that we don't have to go further to be able to support advanced technology work."
The Chrysler executives said the day is coming when the whole Chrysler fleet has electric powertrains. "The goal is to achieve fundamental technology, get economies of scale, improve our ability to make the future generations more robust, less cost, smaller, more powerful, better performance," Press said. "Ultimately it will lead to a transformation of our entire fleet that will be in some manner electric drive."
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We chose a technology -- one in which we had the most experience, and which is most accessible to the consumer, and that's electricity.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Alternative propulsion initiatives
Chrysler has a long history of alternative-fuel vehicle development.
With a sharp consumer slowdown in the U.S., Chrysler was exploring the possibility of foreign partnerships as it lacks resources to convert its production to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars given the soaring oil prices in 2008.
Turbine
For many years, Chrysler developed gas turbine engines, which are capable of operating on a wide array of combustible fuels, for automotive use. Turbines were common in military vehicles, and Chrysler built many prototypes for passenger cars. In the 1960s, mass production seemed almost ready. Fifty Chrysler Turbine Cars, specialty designed Ghia-bodied coupes were built in 1962 and placed in the hands of consumers for final testing. After further development and testing to make emissions conform to 1970s-enacted EPA standards, the engines were planned as an option for the 1977 model LeBaron. However, Chrysler was forced to abandon the turbine engine as a precondition of U.S. government loan guarantees when the company experienced financial difficulties in the late 1970s.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
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Chrysler — Passenger cars, minivans and SUVs
Dodge — Passenger cars, minivans, trucks and SUVs
ENVI - division for creating electric-drive vehicles and related advanced-propulsion technologies.
Jeep — SUVs
Global Electric Motorcars (GEMCAR) — Battery electric low-speed vehicles
Mopar — Replacement parts for Chrysler-built vehicles. Also comprises Mopar Performance, a subdivision providing performance aftermarket parts for Chrysler-built vehicles.
Chrysler Financial — Financial services for Chrysler customers and dealers
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History of Chrysler
The company was founded by Walter P. Chrysler on June 6, 1925, when the Maxwell Motor Company (est. 1904) was re-organized into the Chrysler Corporation.
Walter Chrysler had originally arrived at the ailing Maxwell-Chalmers company in the early 1920s, having been hired to take over and overhaul the company's troubled operations (just after a similar rescue job at the Willys car company).
In late 1923 production of the Chalmers automobile was ended.
Then in January 1924, Walter Chrysler launched the well-received Chrysler automobile. The Chrysler was a 6-cylinder automobile, designed to provide customers with an advanced, well-engineered car, but at a more affordable price than they might expect. (Elements of this car are traceable back to a prototype which had been under development at Willys at the time that Walter Chrysler was there). The original 1924 Chrysler included a carburetor air filter, high compression engine, full pressure lubrication, and an oil filter, at a time when most autos came without these features. Among the innovations in its early years would be the first practical mass-produced four-wheel hydraulic brakes, a system nearly completely engineered by Chrysler with patents assigned to Lockheed, and rubber engine mounts to reduce vibration. Chrysler also developed a road wheel with a ridged rim, designed to keep a deflated tire from flying off the wheel. This safety wheel was eventually adopted by the auto industry worldwide.
Following the introduction of the Chrysler, the Maxwell was dropped after its 1925 model year run, although in truth the new line of lower-priced 4-cylinder Chryslers which were then introduced for the 1926 model year were basically Maxwells which had been re-engineered and rebranded. It was during this time period of the early 1920s that Walter Chrysler assumed the presidency of Maxwell, with the company then ultimately incorporated under the Chrysler name.
Chrysler
Chrysler Group, LLC is an American automobile manufacturer headquartered in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills, Michigan. Chrysler was first organized as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925. From 1998 to 2007, Chrysler and its subsidiaries were part of the German based DaimlerChrysler AG (now Daimler AG). Prior to 1998, Chrysler Corporation traded under the "C" symbol on the New York Stock Exchange. Under DaimlerChrysler, the company was named "DaimlerChrysler Motors Company LLC", with its U.S. operations generally referred to as the "Chrysler Group". On May 14, 2007, DaimlerChrysler announced the sale of 80.1% of Chrysler Group to American private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., although Daimler continued to hold a 19.9% stake. This was when the company took on its current name. The deal was finalized on August 3, 2007. On April 27, 2009, Daimler AG signed a binding agreement to give up its 19.9% remaining stake in Chrysler LLC to Cerberus Capital Management and pay as much as $600 million into the automaker's pension fund.
On April 30, 2009 Chrysler LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and announced a plan for a partnership with Italian automaker Fiat. On June 1, Chrysler LLC stated they were selling some assets and operations to the newly formed company Chrysler Group LLC. Fiat will hold a 20% stake in the new company, with an option to increase this to 35%, and eventually to 51%.
On June 10, 2009, the sale of most of Chrysler assets to "New Chrysler", formally known as Chrysler Group LLC was completed. The federal government financed the deal with US$6.6 billion in financing, paid to the "Old Chrysler", formally called Old Carco LLC. The transfer does not include eight manufacturing locations, nor many parcels of real estate, nor equipment leases. Contracts with 789 U.S. auto dealerships, who are being dropped, were not transferred.
2009 Chrysler Town & Country
2009 Chrysler Town & Country ranks 3 out of 8. This ranking is based on an analysis of published reviews and test 25 Chrysler Town & Country, and analysis of reliability and data security. Reviews found that the Chrysler Town & Country of practice and freight options, as well as practical way, making it a respectable choice for every family in search of a new minivan. But it is not enough of some of its competitors in overall improvement. Transfer to a model year 2008, die'09 Chrysler Town & Country offers powerful engines and enough / Cargo versatility and Gizmos children, that most Rambunctious family. "Recent hauler of society, the inventor of the minivan in the early 1980s, the Chrysler Town & Country is the best and most modern," writes Forbes. Critics are particularly impressed with the Swivel 'n Go seats, which allow the second row of seats, for the face and the third line, with an option for the kitchen and table games. Chrysler Town & Country's Stow 'n Go seats, which fills below to enlarge the cargo, but the owner can choose between this system and Swivel' n Go Chrysler is currently the focus of the application for registration of a failure, during a new partnership with Italian car Fiat. Warranties and guarantees, new honored. They include a number of distributors, but many remain any repair under warranty. For more information, click here. On a positive note, this means that some employees at big Chrysler is going on. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is divided into three MIC: LX, Touring and Limited. Chrysler Town & Countryin competition with several years of minivan chosen as the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
2009 Chrysler Sebring
2009 Chrysler Sebring ranking accessible 20 hours 22 medium-sized car. This ranking is based on an analysis of published reviews and test of 67 Chrysler Sebring, and analysis of reliability and data security. Chrysler Sebring traveling at the bottom of the category of middle class cars, with the low quality of the interior, wonky steering tube and lean gas. All the criticism does not go as far as concerns the Times of London, where he "almost certainly the worst car in the world", but few can recommend the Chrysler Sebring in 2009 against competitors of similar price to reflect that the Chrysler Sebring road and in showcase. Critical examination of the materials repeatedly cite baita Chrysler Sebring and height in the form of a loan and that in middle-class. Few people very positive to say about the Chrysler Sebring performacne both. This is not the best investment, either - the largest machine is the minimum power supply in this price range. Chrysler Sebring for sale in the fight for 2008 and 2009, the model was even slower, with the exception of dealer lots. For this reason, it may be possible to negotiate much on a Chrysler Sebring, if you are interested. See our best offers for current offers car. But the struggle for the production of motor vehicles built in a market means that many cars are medium-sized to large reductions in the 'year. Many cars with a better reputation - the top part, the dissolution of the Ford or Chevy Malibu, for example, are often discounts the price of its relatives, such as the Sebring. For the year 2009, Sebring LX, Touring and Limited balance. The Chrysler Sebring is sold as a convertible with a soft or hard. Default and other peripherals to MIC have been mixed, for the year 2009. Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are now in the entire series, while the traction and stability are now on the Touring and Limited models. A limousine Limited AWD option is set.
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2009
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2009 Rank 5 5 Compact accessible car. This ranking is based on an analysis of published reviews and test of 53 Chrysler PT Cruiser, and analysis of reliability and data security. The Chrysler PT Cruiser, with its spacious, offering goods and passengers for money, but critics complain that, he said. The Chrysler PT Cruiser was in 2009, if you want, now it is time to act. In addition to that of a child-style, the Chrysler PT Cruiser in 2009 prices and treasures inside the car is always a popular target for critics and buyers. At its peak, was one of the best selling cars of Chrysler. But competitors have the same level of space within the premises, the best performance and Peppi. "Chrysler is the 1940 Retro-car-ish in its eighth year, the market is compact hatch back," said Car and Driver. "The design took into lively, although it is difficult to hide her age." Given the financial difficulties, the role of the Chrysler PT Cruiser in 2009 as part of their programming efforts for fitness. Even if the fund is, for all the discounts, the Chrysler PT Cruiser, the purchase of a model that is not without risks - a new PT Cruiser is probably worth sinking faster than the competition. Chrysler is currently the focus of the application for registration of a failure, during a new partnership with Italian car Fiat. Warranties and guarantees, new honored. They include a number of distributors, but many remain any repair under warranty. For more information, click here. Meanwhile, there are some excellent Chrysler Deals. The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser is available in three MIC: the base LX, Touring and Limited Edition. A new special edition is also available the version, the Sunset Boulevard Edition. The first classified Scion xb is another that Luke is the focus on its unique style.
2008 Chrysler Pacifica
2008 Chrysler Pacifica ranking accessible 20 hours out of 29 midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on an analysis of published reviews and test the 28 Chrysler Pacifica and analysis of reliability and data security. Chrysler Pacifica many features of the vehicles on the cross, but not the engine power or value of the class and lead in the bottom half of the average prices and crossover SUV class. While Chrysler Pacifica is a viable minivan, our analysis shows that the engine and the third row of seats below expectations. For the year 2008, the Chrysler Pacifica is minimal changes, with the base LX trim now. It gets a little 'modification of the engine and transmission. Furthermore, with the options, "Washington Post" Chrysler Pacifica is of the opinion that "more accessible, but family hauler Premium. However, the buyer Attention: limited edition fully loaded with four-wheel drive may be about $ 40.000. Note also that the Pacific, after the 2008th Other filters such as the new Dodge Journey and Chevrolet Traverse.
2009 Chrysler Aspen
2009 Chrysler Aspen row 8 of 11 grand prizes SUV. This ranking is based on an analysis of published reviews and test of 34 Chrysler Aspen, and analysis of reliability and data security. The Chrysler Aspen has been set for 2009 but are still a lot of players. Competitive in a class, the 2009 Chrysler Aspen is proof that, even if it is not enough. . . e. . . good enough. Although not defeated Aspen excellence, but also a good spot not exceptional, so is a sub-competition in the market for large SUVs. Some critics to guess what others think, the shortcomings of Aspen: minivan-the same design and performance, as an easily accessible and easy to drive big SUVs. If you're like Aspen, happiness is possible. In October 2008, Chrysler announced that the end of the production of Aspen and Dodge Durango. "
2009 Chrysler 300C Overview
Introduction
The Chrysler 300C is the luxury version of the Chrysler 300 with a Hemi V8. The Chrysler 300C is rear wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicles. Chrysler's 370 hp 5.7-liter Hemi V8 powers the Chrysler 300C Hemi models and four-wheel drive base, a five reports automatically. A 425 hp 6.1-liter Hemi V8 powers the SRT8. Both engines are able to select the closure intelligent route cylinders under conditions of low load, the storage of gas. SmartBeam standard functions, such as projectors, which is automatic for the transport next Sunday, four-wheel disc anti-lock, traction control and an electronic stability enhancement of security.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
2009 Chrysler 300 Overview
Introduction
2008 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 brings advantageous exoteric styling, all-inclusive autogenous allowance and a best V8 trim with aggressive pricing. It loses credibility for a adequately low assurance appraisement compared to its competition, and Chrysler's alloyed believability reputation.
The 2008 Chrysler 300 has bound become a cultural icon, one of those attenuate cars that adapt our acumen of an automaker. It's a car bodies achievement to shop for someday, for its archetypal awakening administration and all-American appeal. While all trim levels accommodate able handling, the Chrysler 300C and Chrysler 300 SRT8 trims accept decidedly able dispatch -- but the cast ancillary is a bead in ammunition abridgement -- and alike in its atomic big-ticket trims, the Chrysler 300 is no fuel-sipper. Automobile Magazine says "the Chrysler 300 has calm an absorbing arrangement of awards and become a accurate sales success. This is the archetypal large-sedan blueprint -- captivated in annoying sheetmetal and offered at an adorable amount that Americans accept consistently loved." Reviewers consistently agenda that the Chrysler 300's abode is in its American accomplish and status-symbol potential, animating administration and abode of archetypal sedans. When the architecture was fresh in 2005, Motor Trend called it Car of the Year, praising its different attending for "redefin[ing] what the American auto can and should be." Since the Chrysler 300 was alien three years ago and charcoal abundantly the aforementioned car today, some actual in this analysis may date aback as far as 2005.
For 2008, a few upgrades arrive. Softer surfaces and a reconfigured apparatus console should advice abode some reviewers' complaints about the cabin. The sheetmetal has undergone a balmy refresh. Ancillary airbags are now available, and a few affluence options, like Sirius Backseat TV and a MyGig hard-drive based entertainment, accept been added.
Despite the updates, Chrysler is disturbing to advertise 300s. The brand's angel as the home of big, able V8s can't be allowance in a year of aerial gas prices.
If you're in the bazaar for a ample car, you should additionally accede the top-rated Toyota Avalon or if it's the Chrysler 300's ability and characteristic attending that allure you, accede the able-bodied four-door Dodge Charger.
Friday, August 14, 2009
2009 Chrysler 300
2009 Chrysler 300 cars in 9 lines 2 big advantage. This ranking is based on an analysis of published reviews and test 84 of the Chrysler 300 and analysis of reliability and data security. The Chrysler 300 is a style of teaching, like other cars on the road - and a pair of V8 engines available, you can still see his orders with great speed. But the market may be returning in 2009 to 300. The Chrysler 300 is not to be confused with something else. With its big chrome grille and 20-inch, it seems that something or Bentley, Rolls-Royce to say something in competition with Toyota and Ford. It has large rooms, competitive prices, and a pair of V8 engines available - a strong, an absurdity. Chrysler 300 Automobile Magazine called "classic sedan wrapped in cloth ... provocative and offered at a price that Americans have always loved." The Chrysler 300, but loses points for a relatively low level of safety assessment in relation to its competitors, Chrysler and the mixed reputation of reliability. For the year 2009, the most powerful engine available, but more than last year - the top-of-the-line-6 ,1-liters V8 Hemi SRT8 model in the 425 hp now. All theChrysler 300 distance in Gas mileage is slightly improved thanks to a smooth transmission and numerous chrome accents of the Chrysler 300C are now at a lower level, and attitude. Finally, the availability of all the wheels of the system was designed for better control and fuel. Inside, the interior was redesigned in 2008. In 2008, a number of internal options are available, including the Chrysler UConnect Bluetooth connectivity, Sirius satellite radio and television, and Adaptive Cruise Control. If you are interested, the Chrysler 300 for high performance and style, it is possible with the Dodge Charger. Offers (the components of the two cars are almost identical), which recalls the classic Muscle Cars, and still offers the cave. Some, however, see the Chrysler 300 as a sort of range of luxury cars. If you are interested in a MIC of 300, the Hyundai Genesis can not be your opinion - but it should. It provides a level of luxury for a low price, Hyundai, and not with the same risk of collapse looms over Chrysler.
Chryler 300C
The top-Chrysler 300C uses a 5.7 L (345 cu in) Hemi V8. The engine is a four-cylinder less power when it is necessary to reduce fuel consumption. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that the Chrysler 300C to 15 miles per U.S. gallon (16 l/100 km, 18 mpg-IMP) of the city at 23 miles per U.S. gallon (10 l/100 km, 28 mpg - IMP) highway. If all 8 cylinders are needed The Chrysler 300C may be 340 hp (250 kW) and 390 ft lbf (530 Nm) of torque. It uses a 5 speed automatic and the default is 18-inch chromed alloy wheels, Chrysler's "MyGIG" info-system, in 2008 and SIRIUS Satellite Radio and television in 2008. The Chrysler 300C is unique in that the HEMI engine. This is the only HEMI with Stössel induction pipes pipe that is on the page of the engine.
Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 is a full-size sports / luxury sedan for the first time in 2003 in New York Auto Show as the Concept Car for the first time in the spring of 2004 as a model in early 2005, North America, the first wheel rear main saloon with a V6 engine for 1995 years, the Mazda 929. Designed by Ralph Gilles, the new 300 was considered as a powerful sports saloon. The Chrysler 300C is also in Australia, the first major sale of Chrysler, as was the Valiant in 1981. The Chrysler 300 is based on the rear-wheel drive Chrysler LX platform which features components derived from the discontinued W210 Mercedes-Benz E-Class of 1996 to 2002. Such components include the suspension design, front seat frames, wiring harnesses, steering column, the 5-speed automatic's design, and a derivative of the 4Matic all-wheel drive system.