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2004 North American International Auto Show
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| Chrysler 300C |
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Jun 10, 2004 22:35:50 |
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 48 ( -6 -12.5% ) | | Author | Brian Chee |
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Description:
These should never be cars for the large gray masses. Though that is exactly what DaimlerChrysler has in store for the 300C.
This is the type of vehicle you run your hand along, feeling the lines and the corners. You wash this kind of car slowly, enjoying the sculpted metal and chrome accents. Climb into the 300C, and you'll feel a little more mature. A little more successful. You'll feel a little more powerful.
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Features
Debuts
Vehicles introduced
Day One
Initial debuts
Day Two
Show overview
2004 North American Car
and Truck
Ford F-150
Toyota Prius
The Lucky Three
Our Best Bets for Success
Vehicle Debuts
Aston Martin
DB9 Coupe and DB9 Volante
BMW
645ci convertible
Chrysler
Slingshot and ME
300C
PT Cruiser & Crossfire convertibles
Dodge
Magnum
Ford
Here come the cars
General Motors
Vette, Solstice and Kappa
Pontiac G6
Honda
Cool dads and the SUT
Infiniti
QX56 and a special G35
Jaguar
S-Type
Jeep
Wrangler Unlimited
Land Rover
Range Stormer
Lexus
A new GS and the RX400h
Mercedes
SLR McLaren, Grand Sports Tourer II
Nissan
A new Pathfinder, Frontier and a concept crossover
Scion
A new tC
Toyota
Hybrid Highlander and the FTX Super Truck
Suzuki
Reno
Volkswagen
Concept T and a pocket rocket Golf R32
Volvo
S40
They've got a winner here, unless they cheapen it to fit a lower price or fit and finish isn't up to par. With a long hood, short deck and aggressive profile, the 300C has a premium feel to it. There's a flat, well-designed instrument panel that sets the mood from the drivers side. From back to front, there is a feeling of refinement. Not over-luxurious refinement, but athletic refinement. Controls are easy to reach and sightlines and unencumbered. On the outside, the vehicle's look is dominated by angular lines and a large, over-sized grille. Some thought and inspiration went into building this vehicle -- and it shows -- with a unique look that promises to grow old gracefully. It's impossible, of course, to tell road manners and power without driving it, but the 300C will offer HEMI power in a rear-drive configuration.
2003 Chrysler 300C Concept Sedan Features:
5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine
Electronically-controlled five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick®
Rear-wheel drive configuration
Short- and long-arm front suspension
Independent five-bar multilink rear suspension
Rack and pinion steering
Front P245/45R20, Rear P275/40R20 tires
Deep-dish 20"x 8" front/20"x 9" rear five-spoke wheels
Dual exhaust
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction control
Anti-lock brake system
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
UConnectâ„¢ hands free communication system
2004 Auto Show Gallery
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