Vehicle Overview
The Chrysler 300 full-size car is one of the few remaining American rear-wheel-drive sedans. All-wheel drive is available. With seating for five, the Chrysler 300 offers V-6 or V-8 power, and it’s also available in high-performance SRT guise. Competitors include the Chevrolet Impala, Toyota Avalon and Ford Taurus.
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New for 2014
There are no significant changes.
Exterior Highlights
- Distinctive grille with horizontal blades; mesh grille available through Chrysler’s Mopar aftermarket division
- LED daytime running lights
- Dual chrome exhaust tips
- Standard 17-inch wheels; 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels available
- Available high-intensity-discharge headlights
- Available dual-pane panoramic sunroof
Interior Highlights
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 8.4-inch touch-screen
- USB/iPod-compatible stereo
- Available navigation system
- Available heated steering wheel
- Available power-adjustable pedals
- Available heated and cooled cupholders
Under the Hood
- 292-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine; 300S makes 300 hp
- Available 363-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 with cylinder-deactivation technology
- Both engines can use regular gas
- Eight-speed automatic transmission (V-6)
- Five-speed automatic (V-8)
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
Safety Features
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags for both rows
- Driver’s knee airbag
- Antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system
- Active front head restraints
- Available blind spot warning system
- Available rear cross-path detection
- Available forward collision warning
- Available front and rear parking sensors
- Available backup camera
- Available SmartBeam headlights
300 SRT
The Chrysler 300 SRT combines luxury and high performance in a single car. It’s powered by a 6.4-liter V-8 that puts out 470 hp and 470 pounds-feet of torque. According to Chrysler, the big sedan can go from zero to 60 mph in the high 4-second range and has a top speed of 175 mph.
- Distinctive grille
- Rides a half-inch lower than the regular 300
- Dual 4-inch exhaust tips
- 20-inch aluminum wheels
- Brembo-brand brakes bring the 300 SRT to a halt from 60 mph in 120 feet
- V-8 works with a five-speed automatic transmission that has shift paddles on the available leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
- Launch control feature that’s designed to achieve maximum acceleration from zero to 62 mph
- Available two-mode selectable suspension damping
- Available genuine carbon fiber cabin trim
- Available heated and ventilated front seats
- Available Harman Kardon premium stereo
- Buyers are entitled to one day of professional driving instruction as part of the SRT Track Experience
