Representatives of the American automobile industry have always stood out among competitors with their technical characteristics. Their distinguishing feature was powerful motors, and the bodies had large dimensions. This concept has already lost its popularity, but still occasionally we can see the release of such models. The representative of the American manufacturer, who has kept traditions, is the Chrysler 300C. It has undergone many changes since the beginning of the release. But let's take a closer look.
How did it all start?
The model originates in the early 50s of the XX century. The ancestor of the Chrysler 300C is the Chrysler 300. It had a significant difference from other cars - the V8 engine. Such cars began to be called in America “muscle cars”.
Initially, powerful V8 engines were installed in sports cars for the Nascar, which at that time was a very popular class of car battles. To attract customers, the developers of the Chrysler Group set a goal - to put an engine of this kind in a production car.
In 2003, the first Chrysler 300C came off the assembly line , which was very different from its predecessors. 2011 was significant for the American manufacturer, the second generation of the three-hundredth model appeared, which quickly gained popularity.
In 2017, the company introduced the updated Chrysler 300C, which is very different from its older brother. We’ll talk about him today.
Car interior
"American" refers to a business class model, so high quality materials are widely used in the cabin. The abundance of genuine leather and wood inserts gives a respectable appearance. All parts are perfectly matched to each other and have no gaps. Comfortable front seats have many settings that will allow the driver or passenger to quickly take a comfortable position. The second row of seats involves the placement of three people, but only two will be comfortable. This is due to the presence of the transmission tunnel, which runs in the middle of the cabin. Despite this nuance, there is a lot of space behind.
The front panel is equipped with a 8.4-inch touch screen display containing not only entertainment information, but also data on the state of the car. The cabin is equipped with dual-zone climate control, allowing passengers and the driver to ride in complete comfort.
Particular attention is drawn to the Chrysler 300C limousine , which is often used to organize weddings. His salon differs not only in size, but also in the use of additional equipment for long trips (refrigerators, bars, multimedia installations and much more).
The luggage compartment with a volume of 460 liters allows you to carry large bags or suitcases. Contrary to size, the trunk is not perfect because of the protruding wheel arches, which in turn steal a decent amount of space.
View from the outside
The appearance of the new Chrysler 300C has the power of gravity of the views of others. The manufacturer worked on this point very well. At the world auto show, Chrysler has overtaken many European competitors in design.
The radiator grill in the form of an inverted trapezoid remained without any changes. The only addition was the presence of chrome parts. The front bumper has changed a lot due to new dimensions and elongated air intakes. In general, the dimensions of the Chrysler 300C have increased, the length has grown to 5066 mm, and the width - 1902 mm.
The rear of the car has also undergone some changes. The car was equipped with double tailpipes with chrome tips. The sound of the exhaust acquires a "brutal roar."
The appearance of the front optics also found a new look. The headlights became slightly smaller, but the addition was the use of LEDs.
Machine heart
Let's move on to the technical specifications of the Chrysler 300C. The car uses various types of powerful engines.
The smallest V6 engine produces 286 horsepower and has a volume of 3.6 liters. It accelerates in 7 seconds to 100 km / h.
The SRT engine version is the most powerful among those presented. The 6.1-liter unit, together with a 5-speed automatic transmission, has 431 horsepower.
The manufacturer decided not to be limited to these engines. The SRT-8 unit with a volume of 6.4 liters with a reserve of 472 “horses” accelerates to 100 km / h in 4.1 seconds. It uses a standard 8-speed automatic transmission.
It is not worth talking about fuel consumption, since its value will not impress with a low indicator due to the impressive volume of units. On the highway, the car consumes about 11 liters of gasoline, and in urban mode, this figure tends to a mark of 20 liters. At the same time, the indicator depends on the season, in winter the engine requires heating, so you need to prepare for more consumption.
The suspension is used from Mercedes-Benz. Riding on such a car is very comfortable, uneven road surfaces are not felt at all, with the exception of really large pits. There is a slight roll of the body, with good handling, but the responsiveness of the steering wheel leaves much to be desired. Grip on the road is almost not felt, and with sharp turns can cause problems.
Market Offers
Due to the fact that the car is a representative of the business class, its cost is not small. In the basic configuration, the buyer will have to spend 2,000,000 rubles, and in the case of the purchase of various additional options, this amount can increase to 2,200,000 rubles.
The car is not cheap, but worth it. Appearance with a combination of power will give confidence to any owner of the Chrysler 300C.
The Russian consumer is offered various options for the color scheme of the body: white, blue, metallic silver, beige, black, pearl, blue, cherry and brown.
Chrysler 300C Problems
Despite the prestige and popularity of the model, the car has various kinds of disadvantages:
- Break connection control systems.
- Violation of the tire pressure monitoring function.
- According to reviews, the Chrysler 300C has a problem with frequent replacement of engine mounts.
- Runout steering rack.
- Creaking steering wheel.
These shortcomings are inherent in almost all representatives of the model, but there are others related to individual machines. You will have to face them only after purchasing a car.
Advantages of the sedan
Given all the negative aspects, the "American" has a number of positive aspects:
- smooth running, despite the dimensions of the car;
- information content management;
- stiffer suspension, enhanced brakes, quick steering feedback on the SRT-8 version add a sporty touch to the Chrysler;
- the ability to install tuning to give the original appearance;
- relatively inexpensive and rare service.
To summarize the Chrysler 300C. After meeting with the American representative of the automotive industry, you will have only positive emotions. It is unlikely that a person will be found who will say that the car was not particularly impressive. The car is different on the road from other sedans and is recognized by many motorists.