First look: Crysler 300c
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First look: Crysler 300c
American cars are primarily front drive, Dieter Zetsche told us when he took the helm of Chrysler Group a couple years ago. Was he toying with us, or was his vision skewed by 20 years of K-cars and their offspring? Chrysler now leads the march back to big rear-drive cars, noting that even Snowbelt customers can enjoy them with traction control and modern tire technology.
The first modern rear-drive American family sedan (no, Ford Crown Vic doesn't count) is the Chrysler 300C. Its 5.7-liter Hemi is the same V-8 first seen in the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty, tuned to 340 horsepower and 390 lb-ft. Leading this engine is a face inspired by the '98 Chrysler Chronos concept. Besides dumping the LH's cab-forward design, the 300C replaces its soft-soap look with masculine, chiseled styling that recalls the confidence of '50s American cars, without being retro. Suspension is fully independent, front and rear.
Like the current 300M, the 300C concept is less than five meters (196.8 inches) in overall length, making it a viable car for Europe's roads. It's a pretty tall sedan, too, at 58.4 inches, and Chrysler estimates weight with the Hemi at a '60s-esque 4000 pounds.
A two-door convertible will follow, and a new Concorde on the same platform will come with the 3.5-liter V-6 only. Whether it's sold in Europe or not, the 300C is proof that Dr. Zetsche has become familiar with the correct definition of "American car."
The first modern rear-drive American family sedan (no, Ford Crown Vic doesn't count) is the Chrysler 300C. Its 5.7-liter Hemi is the same V-8 first seen in the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty, tuned to 340 horsepower and 390 lb-ft. Leading this engine is a face inspired by the '98 Chrysler Chronos concept. Besides dumping the LH's cab-forward design, the 300C replaces its soft-soap look with masculine, chiseled styling that recalls the confidence of '50s American cars, without being retro. Suspension is fully independent, front and rear.
Like the current 300M, the 300C concept is less than five meters (196.8 inches) in overall length, making it a viable car for Europe's roads. It's a pretty tall sedan, too, at 58.4 inches, and Chrysler estimates weight with the Hemi at a '60s-esque 4000 pounds.
A two-door convertible will follow, and a new Concorde on the same platform will come with the 3.5-liter V-6 only. Whether it's sold in Europe or not, the 300C is proof that Dr. Zetsche has become familiar with the correct definition of "American car."
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2005 Chrysler 300C
Base price
$32,000 (est)
Vehicle layout
Front engine, rwd, 4-door, 5-pass
Engine
5.7L/340-hp V-8, OHV, 2 valves/cyl
0-60 mph, sec
6.0 (est)
On sale in U.S.
Mid 2004
Base price
$32,000 (est)
Vehicle layout
Front engine, rwd, 4-door, 5-pass
Engine
5.7L/340-hp V-8, OHV, 2 valves/cyl
0-60 mph, sec
6.0 (est)
On sale in U.S.
Mid 2004
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I like the Magnum more 
I will admit, though, every time I see one, I have to just stare at it. It may not be my first choice for a car (or second or third or twentieth), but its still looks decent.
I will admit, though, every time I see one, I have to just stare at it. It may not be my first choice for a car (or second or third or twentieth), but its still looks decent.
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Originally Posted by meilers
It looks like a hearse.
which makes me wonder... is that what the dodge magnum is?
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The front end looks like a Dodge pick up. I personally hate it, but I can understand why some would like it. I like the look of the high "beltline", but wonder how it would be when hanging my left arm out the window when driving. Good engine, and kudos to Detroit (Munich?) for making it a rear driver.
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it'd be better, but look at the company it is from.
