| In 1955, when the Chrysler 300 was first | | | | The handling of the 2006 Chrysler 300 mimics |
| introduced to the American public, the | | | | that of the Mercedes Benz E-Class. The rear |
| nation's population was 151,684,000, the | | | | wheel drive car shares the same suspension |
| average annual salary was $2,992, and the | | | | with the Mercedes E-Class, and the 50:50 |
| cost for a loaf of bread was $0.14. Times | | | | weight distribution helps deliver a smooth, |
| sure have changed. DaimlerChrysler has built | | | | supple ride with enhanced cornering |
| the 2006 Chrysler 300 to meet the challenge | | | | capabilities. The 120-inch wheelbase provides |
| of a modern America. The new car, which was | | | | greater stability. Moreover, there are subtle |
| launched in 2005 - has a bold new look, | | | | differences depending on which trim you |
| sumptuous leather interior, refined handling, | | | | choose. For example, the ride in the Touring |
| four choices for engines, and shares many | | | | trim is supple and controlled, while the 300C |
| components including the chassis with the | | | | with the more powerful Hemi(R) is stiff. But |
| Mercedes-Benz E Class. But the MSRP of | | | | the more you drive it, the more familiar |
| $23,525 to $39,920 suggests the company has | | | | you'll get with its agile feel and responsive |
| kept pace with the vision of the Company | | | | handling. |
| founder Walter P. Chrysler to build mid-size | | | | |
| cars that were technologically advanced and | | | | |
| priced adequately to meet the needs of the | | | | |
| American people. | | | | Safety is also a vital component of the |
| | | | design in all DaimlerChrysler automobiles. |
| | | | The 2006 Chrysler 300 has attained the five |
| | | | star front-impact crash test rating (the |
| On May 8, 1998 when Daimler-Benz merged with | | | | highest government safety standard for |
| Chrysler, resulted in the co-development of | | | | evaluating vehicle management of crash |
| the company's new car, the Chrysler 300. The | | | | energy). All 300 models use steel Unibody |
| car features engineering from both companies. | | | | (TM) safety cage construction and standard |
| Its large headlights, full front grill, and a | | | | multi-stage airbags with Occupant |
| boxy cut complements its bodacious exterior | | | | Classification System(R) that evaluates |
| making the car resemble the more expensive | | | | forces to determine which bags should be |
| Bentley Continental coupe. Step inside the | | | | inflated, when and how fully. Front and rear |
| cabin and you'll be surprised with the amount | | | | side-curtain airbags are available as |
| of space. The full size cabin is comfortable, | | | | options, and we strongly urge you to get |
| as legibly put together. Look around, and | | | | these to complement the vehicle's otherwise |
| you'll see large, clear dials that have a | | | | exceptional safety reputation. |
| retro appeal, yet are easy to read. Turn on | | | | |
| the engine and listen to the Hemi(R) growl, | | | | |
| engage the gear, and the 2006 Chrysler 300 is | | | | |
| ready to rock. | | | | On January 5, 1924, the same year Lee Iacocca |
| | | | was born, the first Chrysler car model was |
| | | | launched. It was called the Chrysler Six; it |
| | | | was a statement that enshrined Walter P. |
| At the heart of the 2006 Chrysler 300 is the | | | | Chrysler's philosophy of beating Henry Ford |
| re-engineered Hemi(R) engine that gained | | | | at the automotive game by building |
| infamy by winning Le Mans in the original | | | | technologically advanced cars. For its time, |
| 1955 Chrysler 300. For 2006, the Chrysler 300 | | | | the Chrysler Six was way ahead of the curve |
| gives you choice of the 2.7 -liter V6 engine | | | | offering the industry's first |
| tweaked with 200 horsepower, the 3.5-liter | | | | high-compression engine with aluminum |
| 250 horsepower; the 5.7-liter V8 Hemi(R) with | | | | pistons, detachable cylinder heads, vacuum |
| 340 horsepower, and thetop of the range SRT-8 | | | | fuel feed and uniquely expressive design. The |
| with 6.1-liter Hemi(R) with 425 horsepower | | | | Chrysler Six served as inspiration for the |
| (torque of 420 feet/pound at 6,000 rpm) that | | | | original 1955 Chrysler 300, which in-turn |
| can go from 0 - 60 mph in the low 5 seconds. | | | | inspired the current Chrysler 300. What would |
| Fuel efficiency ranges from 21 mpg city, to | | | | make these cars better would be the |
| 28 mpg in the highway but also depends on how | | | | availability of a Hybrid engine, and word has |
| you drive. | | | | it DaimlerChrysler, BMW, and Ford and jointly |
| | | | developing one which should be ready for the |
| | | | market in 2009. The passage of time is |
| | | | glorious indeed. |