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2008 Chrysler 300

2008 Chrysler 300
2008 Chrysler 300 — A Classic with Stunning Design, Exhilarating Performance and Sophisticated Interior
Loaded with premium features, stunning Chrysler design, fuel-saving technology and abundant standard safety features, the 2008 Chrysler 300 continues to make everything else on the road seem ordinary.

The dramatic exterior design of the Chrysler 300 has been refreshed for 2008 with minor changes to the front and rear fascias and tailamps and a new rear deck lid that incorporates an SRT-inspired integrated spoiler and relocated high-mounted stop light. However, the classic proportions of long hood, short deck and dramatic profile remain to give the Chrysler 300 its continued award-winning, stunning presence for 2008.

The sophisticated interior design of the Chrysler 300 has been enhanced for 2008 with a new instrument panel and center console design, highlighted with satin silver bezels. Soft-touch surfaces on arm rests and door panels, and a newly designed and relocated cruise control stalk, add to the comfortable interior. Available light-emitting diode (LED) lighting in the front cup holders and front- and rear-door map pockets provide additional driver convenience.

New entertainment and communications options on the 2008 Chrysler 300 include a Boston Acoustics eight-speaker 5.1 Matrix Surround Sound system, SIRIÚS Backseat TV™ and MyGIG™ Multimedia Infotainment System with optional navigation. (posted on conceptcarz.com)

In addition, seat-mounted air bags have been added to the front and rear side-curtain air bags for increased driver and passenger safety.

The 5.7-liter HEMI®-powered Chrysler 300C offers a 'Fuel Saver Mode' display, included as part of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) that tells drivers when they are in four-cylinder mode, allowing them to modify their driving habits for improved fuel efficiency.

New technologies and exterior and interior refinements continue to offer Chrysler 300 customers an elegant, confidence-inspiring vehicle at an exceptional value.

DESIGN

2008 Chrysler 300The dramatic exterior design of the Chrysler 300 has been refreshed for 2008 with new tailamps and a new rear deck lid that integrates an SRT-inspired spoiler and relocated high-mounted stop light. However, the classic proportions of long hood, short deck and dramatic profile remain to give the Chrysler 300 its continued award-winning, stunning presence for 2008.

The sophisticated interior design of the Chrysler 300 has been enhanced for 2008 with a new instrument panel and center console design, highlighted with satin silver bezels. Soft-touch surfaces on arm rests and door panels, and a newly designed and relocated cruise control stalk, add to the comfortable interior. LED lighting in the front cup holders and front and rear door map pockets provide additional driver convenience.

Engineering

2008 Chrysler 300
Three powertrain options are available in the 2008 Chrysler 300 lineup, offering outstanding combinations of performance, fuel economy, quietness and durability.
The rear-wheel-drive 2008 Chrysler 300 LX is equipped with a 2.7-liter V-6 engine providing 178 hp (133 kW) @ 5500 rpm and 190 lb.-ft. (258 Nm) of torque @ 4000.

A 3.5-liter High Output V-6 engine featured on the rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 Touring and Chrysler 300 Limited models provides 250 hp (186 kW) @ 6400 rpm and 250 lb.-ft. (340 Nm) of torque @ 3800 rpm.

The 2008 Chrysler 300C rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models feature the modern 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine equipped with a Multi-displacement System (MDS). MDS seamlessly turns off the fuel consumption in four cylinders when V-8 power is not needed, improving fuel economy as much as 20 percent. HEMI'S 'Fuel Saver Mode' display, included as part of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center, tells drivers when they are in four-cylinder mode, allowing them to modify their driving habits for improved fuel efficiency.

The 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine provides 340 hp (254 kW) @ 5000 rpm and 390 lb.-ft of torque (258 Nm) @ 4000. The HEMI-powered 2008 Chrysler 300C can go from zero to 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds.

Entertainment and communication Technology

The 2008 Chrysler 300 lineup offers the latest entertainment and communication technology available in the automotive industry while maintaining simplicity, safety, freedom and flexibility.

• Available factory-installed SIRIÚS Satellite Radio delivers more than 130 channels of radio programming
• New, larger 6.5-inch full-screen DVD-based Navigation System using Global Positioning System (GPS) provides easy trip routing and turn-by-turn route guidance through voice recognition and touch screen
• Touch screen MyGIG, an audio, entertainment and hands-free communication system including a 20-gigabyte hard drive with optional navigation capability
• Rear-seat DVD Video Entertainment System (VES), conveniently located under center console armrest cover to provide easy access to rear-seat passengers
• SIRIÚS Backseat TV offers three channels of respected children's TV programs
• ÚConnect® Hands-free Communication System uses Bluetooth technology to provide voice-activated wireless cellular communication

MyGIG MyGIG is a completely integrated Harman/Kardon touch screen audio, entertainment and hands-free communication system. MyGIG also is available with an optional navigation system, which adds voice recognition.

The best-in-class, next-generation navigation radio features a 6.5-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Display with a touch-screen panel that can support 65,000 colors, providing a three-dimensional appearance to graphics and animation, as well as multiple font sizes and styles. The MyGIG navigation system allows voice-activated commands and includes many new features for music, sound, movies and personalized picture displays, including:
• A 20-gigabyte hard disc drive that includes Music Juke Box for organizing music and pictures on the hard drive
• Úniversal Serial Bus (ÚSB) port that provides downloading of WMA, MP3 and JPEG files onto the hard drive
• Gracenote® database that is installed on the hard drive to provide song identification, including composer, artist and title
• Playlist creation capability to provide easy access to files
• Voice memo recording that allows a 3 minute message to be recorded using the microphone integrated into the rearview mirror
• Radio display screen that can show movies (when vehicle is not in motion)
• SIRIÚS Satellite Radio, which provides customers with more than 130 channels of the best music, entertainment and information coast-to-coast, 24 hours a day. This includes music, as well as sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather
• ÚConnect Hands-free Communication System that uses Bluetooth® technology to provide voice-activated wireless communication between the occupants' compatible cell phones and the vehicle's onboard receiver. The hands-free option promotes safety, freedom, value and flexibility

The 2008 Chrysler 300 also offers a MyGIG system without navigation. (posted on conceptcarz.com)

Rear-seat DVD Video Entertainment System
The rear-seat VES is cleverly packaged under the center console armrest cover and is easily accessible to rear-seat passengers. The system includes a 7-inch Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen, a remote control and two wireless headsets. The hinged LCD screen can be fully stored into the console armrest cover or flipped up for viewing. Auxiliary audio and video plug-in jacks are included on the faceplate so that rear-seat passengers can view video directly from a video camera, play games from a video game console or play music directly from a portable MP3 player. New for 2008, rear-seat passengers can enjoy SIRIÚS Backseat TV.

SIRIÚS Backseat TV
Chrysler Group will be the first and only auto manufacturer to offer SIRIÚS Backseat TV in its vehicle lineup in the 2008 model year.

SIRIÚS Backseat TV features three channels of respected children's TV featuring many of the most well-known kids' programming, including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network. Rear-seat passengers will be able to watch shows such as Nickelodeon's 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' Disney Channel's 'Hannah Montana,' and Cartoon Network's 'Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.'

SIRIÚS Backseat TV operates through an in-vehicle satellite video receiver and two small roof-mounted antennas. Programming, in addition to the channel name, program title and rating are displayed on the vehicle's rear seat video screen. For added flexibility, rear-seat passengers can enjoy SIRIÚS Backseat TV while front-seat occupants listen to SIRIÚS Satellite Radio. The system can be operated from either the rear-seat entertainment remote or the radio head unit in the front instrument panel. In addition, when the vehicle is in Park, programming can be displayed on the MyGIG screen (if equipped) for front-seat viewing.

Product Highlights

2008 Chrysler 300
• Chrysler redefined the classic American automobile with the Chrysler 300. Boasting an entirely new shape based on Chrysler Group's rear-wheel-drive architecture, this striking sedan continues the Chrysler brand's proud 'letter series' tradition in a thoroughly modern way
• With stunning, noble proportions, Chrysler 300 signaled an entirely new design direction for the Chrysler brand when first introduced in March 2004 as a 2005 model year vehicle
• Chrysler 300C offers exceptional performance with the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine that produces 340 hp and 390 lb.-ft. of torque and features a cylinder deactivation system (MDS) that provides as much as a 20-percent improvement in fuel economy. Chrysler 300C can go 0-60 mph in just 6.3 seconds
• Technologies such as Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Brake Assist, All-speed Traction Control System (TCS) and four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), have reached new levels of advancement to control rear-wheel-drive vehicles in a way that is transparent to the driver
• Optional all-wheel-drive models feature excellent cornering balance under all driving conditions and improved traction in snow and wet-weather conditions
• Únsurpassed comfort and spaciousness, the Chrysler 300 has the interior space of a front-wheel-drive package in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle
• Chrysler 300 offers leading DaimlerChrysler technology at a mid-market price
2008 Chrysler 300 Model Lineup

2008 Chrysler 300 LX (Rear-wheel Drive)
Standard Features
• Rear-wheel-drive configuration
• 2.7-liter V-6 engine —178 horsepower (133 kW) and 190 lb.-ft. (258 Nm) of torque
• Four-speed automatic transmission
• 17-inch bolt on steel wheel covers
• P215/65R17 all-season ride tires
• 18-gallon fuel tank
• Air conditioning
• AM/FM/CD radio with an auxiliary audio input jack and four speakers
• Analog clock
• Driver- and passenger-adjustable lumbar support
• Driver-side, one-touch-down power windows
• Fixed, power mirrors
• Front and rear floor mats
• Glove box lamp
• Illuminated visor mirror
• Low-risk deployment air bags
• Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
• Oil change alert
• Outside temperature display
• Power eight-way driver's seat
• Power four-wheel disc brakes
• Power locks
• Rack-and-pinion steering
• Rear 60-40 split seat with armrest and cup holder
• Rear window defroster
• Remote keyless, illuminated entry
• Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer system
• Speed control with instrument panel indicator light
• Tire pressure monitor warning lamp
Optional Features/Packages
• Bodyside molding
• Engine block heater
• ESP with Brake Assist, All-speed Traction Control System and four-wheel ABS
• Premium front and rear floor mats
• Power adjustable pedals
• Protection Group including supplemental side-curtain and seat-mounted air bags, air filtration, self-sealing tires and ÚConnect® Hands-free Communication System with auto-dimming rearview mirror and iPod interface
• Sound Group including six-speaker Boston Acoustics sound system with 276-watt Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Amplifier, AM/FM/6CD/DVD/MP3 radio and SIRIÚS Satellite Radio with one-year subscription provided by SIRIÚS
• Great American package including 17-inch tires and machined aluminum wheels, ESP with Brake Assist, all-speed TCS, four-wheel ABS, supplemental side-curtain and seat-mounted air bags, air filtration, premium front and rear floor mats, heated body-color exterior mirrors, six-speaker sound system and AM/FM/6CD/DVD/MP3 radio
o Options available on 2008 Chrysler 300 Great American package include: engine block heater, power adjustable pedals, Protection Group package including ÚConnect Hands-free Communication system and self-sealing tires, and Sound Group package including Boston Acoustics six-speaker 276-watt Amp speaker system and SIRIÚS Satellite Radio

In addition to the standard features available on the Chrysler 300 Limited rear-wheel-drive model, the Chrysler 300 Limited all-wheel-drive model adds/replaces the following:
• 19-gallon fuel tank
• Five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick
• Front differential and transfer case, and unique all-wheel-drive front suspension
• Performance disc brakes

Optional Features/Packages
The Chrysler 300 Limited models (RWD/AWD) offer the following optional features/packages:
• MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System with AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 radio with navigation featuring touch screen and voice recognition
• Protection Group including supplemental side-curtain and seat-mounted air bags, air filtration, self-sealing tires and ÚConnect with auto-dimming rearview mirror and iPod interface
• Rear-seat VES including SIRIÚS Backseat TV with one-year subscription to Satellite Video provided by SIRIÚS
• Sun roof with express open and close, anti-pinch operation
• Luxury Group package including sun roof, California Walnut wood accents, SmartBeam headlamps with rain-sensing windshield wipers, LED-illuminated cup holders and door map pockets, remote start, Boston Acoustics 276-watt digital six-speaker system and MyGIG Entertainment System including AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 touch screen radio

2008 Chrysler 300C (Rear-wheel Drive)
Standard Features

In addition to the standard features on the Chrysler 300 LX, Touring and Limited models, the Chrysler 300C adds/replaces the following:
• 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine — 340 horsepower (254 kW) and 390 lb.-ft. (525 N•m) of torque
• Fuel-saving MDS — improving fuel economy as much as 20 percent
• Five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick
• 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels
• 19-gallon fuel tank
• 160-mph speedometer
• P225/60R18 all-season touring tires
• Boston Acoustics six-speaker, 276-watt DSP amplifier and door-trim badge
• Chrome door handles and upper daylight opening
• Chrome, multi-function, power, heated foldaway mirrors with memory feature and driver's auto-dimming and auto-adjust in reverse
• Deck lid liner – trunk
• Dual exhaust with bright tips
• 'Fuel Saver Mode' display, included in EVIC
• Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
• LED-illuminated cup holders and map pockets
• Memory system for mirrors, steering column, pedals, driver's seat and radio
• Performance four-wheel-disc ABS
• Power adjustable pedals with memory
• Power tilt and telescoping steering column with memory
• Premium leather interior trim
• Projector halogen headlamps with delay
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Remote start
• Satin Silver accent bezel on center console
• Self-sealing tires
• SIRIÚS Satellite Radio with first-year subscription provided by SIRIÚS
• SmartBeam Headlamp control system
• Tire pressure monitor with premium display
• Tortoise shell-style interior accents on steering wheel, shifter bezel, door pulls and passenger-side instrument panel
• HomeLink universal home security system transceiver

2008 Chrysler 300C (All-wheel Drive)
In addition to the standard features available on the rear-wheel-drive Chrysler 300C, the Chrysler 300C all-wheel-drive model adds/replaces the following:
• Front differential and transfer case
• Únique all-wheel-drive front suspension

Optional Features/Packages

The Chrysler 300C models (RWD/AWD) offer the following optional features/packages:

• Genuine California Walnut wood trim
• Sun roof with express open and close, anti-pinch operation
• Xenon HID headlamps
• MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System including AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 radio with navigation featuring touch screen and voice recognition
• Rear-seat video entertainment system with SIRIÚS Backseat TV satellite video and one-year subscription provided by SIRIÚS
• Luxury Group II package including adaptive cruise control, auto-dimming passenger mirror, heated rear seats, supplemental turn signal mirrors with courtesy puddle lamps and California Walnut wood trim
• Protection Group II package including side-curtain and seat-mounted air bags, air filtration, ÚConnect, iPod connection and ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
• Sound Group II package, including eight-speaker Boston Acoustics sound system with 368-watt DSP amplifier with 5.1 Matrix Surround Sound processing and MyGIG system including AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 touch screen radio
• W. P. Chrysler Executive Series long-wheelbase package, which adds 6 inches to the standard wheelbase and includes uniquely calibrated ESP and longer electrical wiring harness. Options available on the Chrysler 300C Executive Series include:
o Luxury Equipment Group II package including California Walnut wood trim, auto-dimming passenger-side exterior mirror, heated rear seats and supplemental signal mirrors with courtesy puddle lamps
o Protection Group II package that consists of ÚConnect system with iPod connection, air filtration and ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
o Rear-seat VES with SIRIÚS Backseat TV satellite video and one-year subscription provided by SIRIÚS
o Sound Group II package, including eight-speaker Boston Acoustics sound system with 368-watt DSP amplifier with 5.1 Matrix Surround Sound processing and MyGIG Entertainment System including AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 touch screen radio
o California Walnut wood trim
o Xenon HID headlamps
o MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System with AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 radio with navigation featuring touch screen and voice-recognition operation

Safety and Security

The Chrysler 300 earned five stars for driver and front-passenger protection in a frontal crash, the highest rating from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Please refer to the safety glossary in the Safety and Technology section for descriptions of the following available features:
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System
• All-speed Traction Control System
• Auto-dimming Interior and Exterior Rearview Mirrors
• Auto-reverse Sun Roof
• Auto-reverse Windows
• BeltAlert
• Brake Assist
• Brake/Park Interlock
• Child-protection Rear Door Locks
• Constant Force Retractors
• Crumple Zones
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Energy-absorbing Steering Column
• Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)
• Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
• Height-adjustable Seat Belts
• HomeLink Úniversal Home Security System Transceiver
• Inside Emergency Trunk Release
• Interior Head-impact Protection
• Knee Bolsters
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
• Low-risk Deployment Air Bags
• Navigation System With Voice-Recognition
• ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
• Power Adjustable Pedals
• Projector Headlamps
• Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Remote Start
• Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Security Alarm With Panic Button
• Self-sealing Tires
• Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer
• SmartBeam Headlamp Control
• Supplemental Side-curtain and Seat-mounted Air Bags
• Supplemental Turn Signal Mirrors with Courtesy Puddle Lamps
• Tilt and Telescoping Steering Column
• Tire Pressure Monitor Systems
• ÚConnect Hands-free Communication System
• Xenon HID Headlamps

Color Availability
• Clearwater Blue Pearl Coat (new)
• Dark Titanium Metallic Clear Coat (new)
• Light Sandstone Metallic Clear Coat (new)
• Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
• Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
• Cool Vanilla Clear Coat
• Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
• Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat

Source - Chrysler

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