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Posted: Sep 11, 2003, 11:47 AM
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Chrysler 300C Touring Concept
New Chrysler 300C Touring Concept:
A Distinctive Combination of Design, Power and Versatility
• Noble and expressive American design with elegant interior appointments, drawing from Chrysler 300C Sedan design cues
• A new alternative for the Chrysler brand in important European E segment wagon class
• New shape and versatile interior provide comfort and convenience for driver and passengers
• New HEMI® V-8 engine offers legendary horsepower, torque and competitive fuel consumption in its class
Chrysler Group today provided further evidence of its rapid-fire new product offensive in Europe and other international markets with the reveal of the new Chrysler 300C Touring Concept at the 60th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.
The new Chrysler 300C Touring concept is the wagon version of the Chrysler 300C sedan concept, which was revealed earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show. The Touring concept expands the Chrysler 300C model range and shares most of the design, powertrain, chassis, equipment, interior appointments and technical specifications of the sedan concept.
Adding all-wheel drive, a high level of versatility, and roomy comfort for driver and passengers – matched with the ride and handling of a European sports sedan – the new Touring will enable the Chrysler brand to compete in the European E segment, where approximately 40 per cent of sales are wagon derivatives.
A production version of the Chrysler 300C Touring concept will be available outside of North America late next year.
The Chrysler 300C Family: A New Direction for the Chrysler Brand
Earlier this year, Chrysler Group unveiled a fresh interpretation of the classic American automobile and signalled a new direction for the Chrysler brand with the worldwide debut of the Chrysler 300C sedan concept at the 2003 New York International Auto Show.
With an entirely new shape based on the company’s all-new rear-drive architecture, the striking concept sedan – and now the wagon – continue the Chrysler brand’s proud “letter series” tradition, but in a thoroughly modern way.
It has been nearly 50 years since Chrysler first introduced its legendary “letter series” cars. The brand’s renowned line of Chrysler 300s started with the C-300 in 1955 and continued for 11 years. Few American automakers have since matched their reputation for blending performance, prestige and sheer presence.
The Chrysler 300C Touring concept features classic proportions: a long hood, short overhangs and a dramatic profile. Paying tribute to some of the first “letter series” cars, production versions similar to the Chrysler 300C sedan and wagon concepts will go on sale later in 2004, further solidifying the Chrysler brand’s premium position in the market.
“The Chrysler 300C concept family signals a new design direction for the Chrysler brand,” said Thomas Hausch, Executive Director of International Sales and Marketing – Chrysler Group. “With dramatic new shapes and noble proportions, the Chrysler 300C sedan and wagon are set to delight E segment customers in Europe, while strengthening the brand’s presence in the premium segment of the market.”
“With the introduction of Chrysler Crossfire, the Chrysler 300C family and the Chrysler PT Cruiser Cabrio, the Chrysler brand will have its most competitive line-up ever in international markets,” continued Hausch.
Return of Rear-Wheel Drive and the Legendary HEMI® Engine
Transferring power to the road is Chrysler Group’s new rear-drive architecture. Rear-wheel drive offers improved handling with front wheels dedicated to steering while rear wheels power the vehicle, eliminating torque steer. With advances in tyre technology and electronic stability control, the Chrysler brand brings back the rear-wheel drive passenger sedan and wagon with improved safety and driveability.
These two Chrysler 300C concepts also mark the return of the HEMI engine to the Chrysler brand after more than 30 years. The legendary engine design that powered Chrysler’s “letter series” cars in the 1950s has been re-engineered and reborn as a modern, high-performance and durable powerplant known as the all-new 5.7-litre HEMI V-8. The HEMI fitted to the 300C vehicles is very fuel competitive in its class and produces more power and torque than any Chrysler brand passenger car engine since the 426 HEMI of the ’60s and ’70s.
“Combining confident performance with stunning design, the Chrysler 300C concepts define the next generation of Chrysler brand vehicles,” said Hausch. “With rear-wheel drive and HEMI Inside, the Chrysler 300C family delivers power and performance in an elegant package.”
The following are preliminary specifications and features in the 2003 Chrysler 300C concept family:
Performance
• 5.7-litre HEMI V-8 engine
• Electronically controlled five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick®
• Rear-wheel drive configuration
• Short- and long-arm front suspension
• Independent five-link, multi-link rear suspension
• Rack and pinion steering
• All-wheel drive (Touring version only)
Premium Amenities
• Faux tortoise shell accents on steering wheel rim, shifter knob and door pulls
• Heated leather seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with flush-mounted audio and trip computer controls
• Tilt-telescoping steering wheel
• Automatic temperature control
• Navigation radio with integrated six-disc CD changer
Safety
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Traction control
• Anti-lock brake system
• Vehicle architecture supporting all-wheel drive system
• High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
Outside North America, primary markets for the 300C family will be Western Europe (including United Kingdom), Central and Eastern Europe, Japan, Australia, Middle East and South Africa.
Chrysler 300C Sedan and Touring Concepts Preliminary Specifications
Basic Dimensions – Sedan and Touring
Wheelbase: 3048 mm
Track, front: 1600 mm
Track, rear: 1603 mm
Overall length: 4999 mm
Overall width: 1881 mm
Overall height: 1483 mm
Drivetrain
5.7-litre HEMI® V-8
Electronically controlled five-speed automatic with AutoStick®
Rear-wheel drive layout
All-wheel drive (Touring version only)
Suspension
Front: short- and long-arm
Rear: independent five-bar multi-link
(Published September, 2003)
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Richard in Idaho
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Posted: Sep 11, 2003, 6:38 PM
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Re: [PTCCmike] Chrysler 300C Touring Concept
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North America gets this car as a Dodge.
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Posted: Sep 17, 2003, 1:37 PM
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Re: [PTCCmike] Chrysler 300C Touring Concept
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 Yuck! I don't like it. I'll keep the Cruiser! 
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PT_TAZ
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Posted: Sep 18, 2003, 5:57 AM
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Seems to me to be a lot like the Pacifica. 
The V-8 Hemi is kinda cool. Wish they could stuff one in my PT
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Richard in Idaho
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Posted: Sep 18, 2003, 3:57 PM
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Seems to me to be a lot like the Pacifica.
The V-8 Hemi is kinda cool. Wish they could stuff one in my PT
It shares nothing with the Pacifica. The Pacifica starts as a front drive car based on the van platform. This one starts as a rear drive. Both will offer all wheel drives. Also the 300 is a lot larger.
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PT_TAZ
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Posted: Sep 19, 2003, 11:15 AM
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Re: [PTCCmike] Chrysler 300C Touring Concept
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 To me, these two "seem" alike. I wasn't looking at the frame underneath.
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Puck
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Posted: Sep 29, 2003, 7:16 AM
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That car is ugly. You can put a big engine in an ugly car and it's still ugly. It would make a nice stable mate for an Aztec. Too much Daimler influence maybe? I hope they aren't replacing the 300M with that thing!
Puck
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Posted: Sep 29, 2003, 9:13 AM
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This is in fact the wagon-back version of the new 300M. As mentioned previously, only the wagon back will be offered outside of the US. If I'm not mistaken, this will share a platform with the upcoming Mercedes GST which is a similar boxy wagon like car that will offer engine and drivetrain variations ( different V8's & RWD or AWD). The Dodge version was called the SRT8 when it was on show this year. The new Intrepid & Concord will also share in this standard RWD platform. I haven't seen the proposed Intrepid/Concord restyle but I would imagine they would take on a family resemblance to the new 300M as they do now.
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(This post was edited by FlowRW on Sep 29, 2003, 9:19 AM)
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