2010 Chrysler 300C
Posted on Friday, February 5th, 2010 in Chrysler.
The new 2010 Chrysler 300C range will now offer four derivatives, the Chrysler 300C SE, SR and SRT comes with an automatic gearbox and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine, while the Chrysler 300C SRT-8 is coupled with a mighty 6.1-litre V8 HEMI® petrol engine.
The new entry-level diesel model, Chrysler 300C SE, is available from just £23,995 on the road, and offers a very high level of standard equipment including leather trimmed seats, ESP, ABS, front, rear and side-curtain airbags, heated front seats, dual zone climate control, LED ambient lighting, front fog lamps, parking sensors (front and rear).
The fuel efficient and highly-refined 3.0 litre common-rail diesel (CRD) engine offers maximum efficiency, providing exceptional power of 215 bhp at 4,000 rpm and 376 lb.-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm. Top speed is 143 mph and the Chrysler 300C can reach 0-62.5 mph in 8.7 seconds.
The Chrysler 300C SR is priced at £24,995. In addition to the SE specification, SR models feature auto-dimming rear view mirror, upgraded Boston Acoustics® sound system including subwoofer and uconnect® gps satellite navigation system, uconnect® phone with voice recognition, a hands-free communication system using Bluetooth technology. Optional extras on the SR are the power sunroof costing £750 and heated rear seats costing £250.
The Chrysler 300C SRT priced at £27,995, offers in addition to the SR models a mesh grille with chrome surround, body coloured door mirrors and door handles, wheel arch extensions, 20 inch aluminium wheels, leather and suede trimmed sports seats and carbon fibre interior details.
The top-of-the range performance model, the Chrysler 300C SRT-8 costs £41,795. Its legendary 6.1 V-8 HEMI® petrol engine generates 425 bhp of power with 420 lb -ft of torque. The rear-wheel drive Chrysler 300C SRT-8 is capable of impressive performance times – 0 to 62.5 mph in just 5.0 seconds, standing start quarter-mile time in the high 13-second range, a top of speed of 165 mph and 0-100-0 in the mid 16-seconds. Extra Chrysler 300C SRT-8 specification includes high performance Brembo® calipers, power sunroof, performance tuned steering and suspension.
