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The Chrysler 300 lineup includes eight individual models, with various combinations of two V6 engines, two V8s, and rear drive or all-wheel drive. There are also two trim levels of the long-wheelbase version.
The Chrysler 300 Touring ($27,260) has a 2.7-liter dual-overhead-cam V6 generating 178 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque and matched to a four-speed automatic transmission. It's equipped with cloth upholstery, power driver's seat, cruise control, fog lamps, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Options for the Touring include electronic stability control ($1,025).
The 300 Touring Signature ($30,475) upgrades to a 3.5-liter single-overhead-cam V6 making 250 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. It has a four-speed automatic transmission. The Touring Signature adds leather seating, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, automatic headlamps, automatic climate control, the UConnect Multimedia sound system, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and 18-inch chrome-clad alloy wheels. The all-wheel-drive Touring Signature AWD ($32,640) is identically equipped, except that it has the five-speed automatic transmission. Options for the Touring Signature include a Comfort/Convenience Group ($855), which includes heated front seats, power passenger seat, power adjustable pedals, and express up/down front windows; Media center ($725); and a sunroof ($950).
The 300 Limited ($35,110) adds a slightly more responsive suspension, heated front seats, a power passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals, an electronic vehicle information center, universal garage door opener, steering-wheel audio controls, and six-speaker sound system. The Limited AWD ($37,415) is identically equipped, except that it has the five-speed automatic. Options for the Limited include Boston Acoustic speakers ($595), Media center ($900), and California Walnut real wood trim ($560).
The 300C ($38,010) features the 5.7-liter overhead-valve Hemi V8 delivering 360 horsepower and 389 pound-feet of torque and fitted with the five-speed automatic. It also has a power tilt/telescoping steering column; 160-mph speedometer; remote starting; memory for driver's seat, exterior mirrors, steering column tilt/telescope, and power adjustable pedals; Boston Acoustic sound system with 276 watts; performance brakes; dual exhaust; and rain-sensing wipers. The 300C AWD ($40,050) is equipped the same. Options for the 300C include adaptive cruise control ($595), and the Luxury Equipment Group II ($2,190), which includes the adaptive cruise control, exterior mirrors with supplemental turn signals, heated rear seats, Boston Acoustics sound with seven speakers and 368-watt amplifier, and the California Walnut real wood trim.
The SRT8 ($44,865) features a 425-hp, 6.1-liter Hemi V8 with loads of performance tweaks, 20-inch wheels, and unique design features. Options for the SRT8 include a 13-speaker Kicker SRT audio system ($685), and SRT Option Group II, which includes UConnect Navigation and UConnect Phone. Included as standard equipment with the SRT8 is the SRT Track Experience, a one-day driving experience conducted at various race tracks with instruction from the Richard Petty Racing School.
Safety features include multi-stage front airbags and head-curtain side airbags. An Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS) and anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist are standard on all but the Touring model, where they are optional. Other safety-related options include rear obstacle detection, high-intensity discharge headlamps, and all-wheel drive.
The W.P. Chrysler Executive Series, or long-wheelbase option ($10,865), is offered on the 300 Touring and 300C with rear-wheel drive. This package must be ordered from a dealership through the Acubuilt coachworks, which finishes the cars in partnership with Chrysler.
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