Product Chronology
MODEL YEAR 2006
Introduction of new high-performance version of the Chrysler 300 with new 6.1-liter HEMI� engine featuring performance-tuned ride and handling and premium amenities.
EXTERIOR
- Colors: Bright Silver, Brilliant Black, Silver Steel, new for 2006
- Modified front fascia with integrated brake-cooling ducts
- Rear deck spoiler
- Body-color front and rear bumper inserts
- Body-color mirrors
- Body-color door handles
- Unique SRT badging
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
INTERIOR
- Colors: Light Graystone/Dark Slate
- Power adjustable sport seats: Seats have performance suede inserts, front and rear seats include heat and memory functions
- Adjustable pedal cluster with memory
- “Technical” leather-trimmed steering wheel
- Trim includes special finishing on center stack, door pulls, door trim, shifter, steering wheel
- Full instrumentation with 180-mph (300-kph) speedometer, tachometer and temperature gauges. Tire Pressure Monitoring display included in instrument panel
- AM/FM radio with six-disc CD changer
- Boston Acoustics speaker system
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Available 13-speaker Kicker Audio System with 322-watt amplifier and 100-watt subwoofer
- Available DVD system with center console-mounted flip-up screen
- Available SIRIUS Satellite Radio
- Available UConnect Hands-free Communications System with Bluetooth technology
- Automatic temperature control system with dual-zone controls and infrared temperature sensing
- Advanced multi-stage air bag system
- Occupant Classification System (OCS)
POWERTRAIN
- New 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI engine
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- Specially calibrated driver-selectable AutoStick
- Heavy-duty four-flange prop shaft
- Upgraded differential and axles
- Orange-painted cylinder block and black valve covers
CHASSIS
- SRT-tuned dampers
- Specially tailored spring rates
- Specially tailored suspension bushings
- Electronic Stability Program tuned for SRT performance handling
- New 20-inch forged aluminum wheels
- High-performance Goodyear F1 three-season 245/45/20 tires, front, and 255/45/20, rear, with asymmetrical tread
- Available four-season tires
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Four-wheel Brembo performance disc brakes with four-piston calipers; 360 x 32 mm vented rotors, front; and 350 x 28 mm vented rotors, rear
- Anti-lock brake system.
Source Of Information And Photos: Chrysler Archives