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2012 Chrysler Mopar 12 300

2012 Chrysler Mopar 12 300
Building on the success of Mopar versions of the 2010 Dodge Challenger and 2011 Dodge Charger, the new Mopar '12 300 transforms the Chrysler 300 flagship sedan into a performance tribute to celebrate Mopar's 75th anniversary with unique appointments, select high-performance parts and appearance items straight from the Mopar parts catalog.

Power and performance 2012 Chrysler Mopar 12 300
Mopar earned its factory-designed performance reputation with enthusiasts and the most discerning racing drivers for the past 75 years – and the new Mopar '12 is designed to showcase the brand's prowess.

When looking under the hood of the Mopar '12 300, an exclusive Mopar engine cover hints at the 363 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with innovative four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology beneath. Backed with a proven five-speed W5A580 automatic transmission, Mopar aficionados will appreciate the unique Mopar shifter combined with Auto Stick. With Auto Stick, drivers may select a higher or lower gear while the transmission controller helps prevent the possibility of an over-rev condition.

At the rear, the differential has been boosted from 3.06:1 to a 3.91:1 final-drive ratio for enhanced acceleration – unique to the Mopar '12 – enabling 0-to-60 mph blasts in the low 5-second range.

Track-tuned suspension delivers precision handling
The new Mopar '12 300 features the second-generation E-segment architecture's performance-tuned suspension with 42 percent stiffer front and 23 percent stiffer rear spring rates compared to the Chrysler 300 models with touring-tuned suspension. For improved grip and braking, stickier P245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 three-season tires replace all-season radials, and high-performance brake linings mounted to dual-piston front and single-piston rear calipers deliver fade-resistant stopping performance.

Mopar® Marks 75th Anniversary: Únveils Four Custom Vehicles
Mopar Mods Headed for 2012 Chicago Auto Show


• Mopar® '12 300, a custom Chrysler 300 that goes from 0 to 60 mph in the low 5-second range, is third factory-built Mopar-badged vehicle from Chrysler Group LLC
• All-new 2013 Dodge Dart ‘GTS 210 Tribute' and 2012 Fiat 500 ‘Stinger' get two Mopar stage kits, highlighting appearance and performance

• 2012 Mopar Jeep Compass ‘True North' gets a 2-inch lift, aggressive look and extreme personalization

• Mopar hints at future with new dealership experience, retail program, tuning station, owner centers and technology to enhance connecting with customers

January 31, 2012 , Center Line, Mich. - For its 75th anniversary, Mopar® continues to work its magic.

Today at its engineering lab in Center Line, Mich., Mopar revealed four custom vehicles, including the Mopar '12 300, Fiat 500 'Stinger,' Mopar Jeep® Compass 'True North' and Dodge Dart 'GTS 210 Tribute.' Mopar '12 will be available this summer straight from the factory, while components of the Fiat 500, Jeep Compass and Dodge Dart custom configurations will be available in the fall as stage kits or á la carte from the Mopar catalog.

'Customization is king,' said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer-care brand. 'These head-turning ‘Moparized' vehicles show how we can go to the next level of personalization. With our best-in-class offerings of parts and accessories, we give our customers every opportunity to further enhance the appearance and performance of their vehicles.'

Earlier this month, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, the brand kicked off its year-long 75th anniversary celebration with the introduction of the Chrysler 200 Super S by Mopar and the Dodge Charger Redline. Mopar, a simple contraction of the words MOtor and PARts, was trademarked in 1937.
The following 'Moparized' vehicles were revealed today and will be on display at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show from Feb. 10-19.

Source - Chrysler

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