2009 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Introduction

PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY

MODEL YEAR 2008

EXTERIOR

  • Deck lid with integrated spoiler
  • Taillamps
  • Bodyside moldings

INTERIOR

  • Available side-curtain air bags
  • Available SIRIUS BackSeat TV
  • Available KICKER premium surround sound system
  • SRT-exclusive Reconfigurable Display
  • New instrument panel cluster
  • New center console
  • LED lighting in the front cup holders and front- and rear-door map pockets
  • Dark Slate Gray interior color

POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS

  • Adaptive Cruise Control with special Electronic Stability Control (ESP) calibration
  • Tip start
  • Remote start

MODEL YEAR 2007

EXTERIOR

  • New colors: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat and Inferno Red

INTERIOR

  • Optional Rear-Seat Video System, including KICKER Mobile Surround Sound

PACKAGES

  • SRT Track Experience-Standard

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 lid 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 (TPM) 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 Communication 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 (ABS)

Source Of Information And Photos: Chrysler Archives