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2006 chrysler 300 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. More power available. introductionwhen it debuted as a 2005 model, the chrysler 300 revived the long-dormant tradition of the full-size, high-style american performance car. While a 2. 7-liter v6 was standard, and a 3. 5-liter v6 optional, the engine that grabbed the headlines was the top-tier 5. 7-liter hemi v8 developing 340 horsepower. the 300's namesake and inspiration, the original chrysler c-300 of 1955, was one of the defining members of the big-muscle breed, powered by the original edition of chrysler's famous hemispherical-head v8 known as the hemi. It won the nascar championship in its first year out, and set top speed records on the beach at daytona. later 300s featured bigger hemi engines and better-handling chassis. And now chrysler is following this tradition, too. The instrument panel and switchgear are easy to read and operate. Pieces of mercedes-benz are slipping into chrysler cars nowadays, and the 300c features a mercedes-like steering wheel, leather under an arc of wood at the top. a chrysler 300 with a 2. 7-liter v6 retailed for the low price of $24,450 including destination. It's a large, modern, stylish, comfortable car for a small price. The 340-hp hemi has to carry 4046 pounds, so it won't run with a corvette, but it is plenty fast, with a 0-60 time of 6. 3 seconds, according to chrysler. At the same time, the ride is smooth, solid and comfortable and the cabin is very quiet. With a base price of $34,400, it's a deal. along with the new dodge charger, the 300 is the first big, rear-wheel-drive sedan to come out of chrysler in many years, replacing the front-wheel-drive lh line which, in one form or another, had served chrysler since 1993. Back then, there were engineering cases for front-wheel drive, including reduced manufacturing costs and more efficient packaging. But the way chrysler sees it, more prosperous times call for more performance-oriented cars, and rear-wheel drive remains much better than front-wheel drive for managing horsepower. new technology has also helped the case for rear-wheel drive. Traction control, electronic stability programs, anti-lock brakes, and electronic brake distribution all improve the driver's ability to control the car. One of the most oft-touted advantages of front-wheel drive is traction in snow, but that too has been erased over the years. Trim levels are keyed to engine size. the base chrysler 300 23,775) comes with a 2. 7-liter double-overhead-cam v6 making 190 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque, and rated 21/28 epa miles per gallon. Antilock brakes with emergency brake assist, electronic stability program and traction control are also standard. Chrysler signature series 30,065) adds two-tone leather upholstery with special interior trim, sirius satellite radio with a one-year subscription, gps navigation, and a 276-watt boston acoustics stereo with 6-cd/mp3 player. Also standard are 18-inch chrome wheels, dual exhaust, projector low-beam headlamps, a premium leather interior and, new for 2006, power adjustable pedals. It gets 17/25 mpg on 89 octane recommended (87 acceptable). It also has bigger and more powerful front brakes, because the engine is some 300 pounds heavier than the v6, and the car is considerably faster. The hemi engine was brutally tested by chrysler engineers, and is covered by chrysler's 7-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty. the 300c heritage edition (price na) features smartbeam intelligent headlamps (which automatically adjust brightness for driving conditions), a 368-watt boston acoustics stereo, and additional exterior chrome. the srt8 39,920) tops the 300 pecking order. This is a true high-performance sedan, in the mode of bmw's m models or mercedes' amg brand, and it features loads of performance tweaks, unique design features and most of the luxury gear. The srt8's centerpiece is a 425-hp, 6. 1-liter hemi v8. stand-alone options include front and rear curtain airbags, boston acoustics premium sound system, air filtration, ultrasonic rear object detection, self-sealing tires, hands-free cellphone capability, power adjustable pedals, premium sound system, gps navigation system, sirius satellite radio, sunroof, walnut interior accents and xenon high-intensity headlamps. Higher-level models can be ordered with a dvd entertainment system integrated into the center console. walkaroundthe chrysler 300 is clearly bold and, we would argue, cool. But mostly the styling is uncompromising and makes no apologies. Rear-wheel-drive architecture allowed this whole new shape. The wheelwell cutouts, wrapping around 17 or 18-inch wheels, are striking. The wheelbase is long for a modern car at 120 inches (the 1955 original stretched 126), but the overhangs are short, offering a visual sense of power. The roof rakes thickly down to a short deck, and the sides are like large slabs. The long hood glides forward and drops off a cliff whose face is the massive grille, so strong it dictates the car's lines. the high-performance srt8 may be the coolest-looking 300 of all. Its unique features include body-color front and rear bumper inserts, mirrors and door handles; and the modifications are more than aesthetic. The front and rear ends direct air flow through unique ducts that cool the brakes, while a specially designed rear spoiler increases rear downforce by 39 percent, helping keep the rear tires firmly planted at high speed without increasing drag. Yet the coolest thing about the srt8 might be its 20-inch, forged aluminum wheels and asymmetrical high-performance tires. These maximize that visual power, and they're staggered in the classic track-performance tradition, with the rear tires slightly wider than the fronts. interiorthe interior of the chrysler 300 is marked by spacious silence. Chrysler engineers have been reducing interior and wind noise with all their new vehicles, so it's not surprising that the flagship sedan should get the treatment. Chrysler has its own $36 million aero-acoustic wind tunnel, and they've been trying to get their money's worth out of it. the cabin is roomy, thanks largely to the efficient shape of the exterior: the chassis is pushed out to the wheels, and the wheelbase is long, leaving 106. 6 cubic feet (sae standard) inside. The door openings are extra large, making climbing in and out noticeably easier and more pleasant. it's a very clean cockpit. CD Changer✔ Cloth Interior✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ MP3 Player✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Chrome Wheels✔ DVD Entertainment System✔ Navigation System✔ Aluminum Wheels
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