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'05 300C spyshots.

Old Jul 30, 2003 | 12:00 AM
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'05 300C spyshots.

http://thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=6249
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 12:05 AM
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Not how I thought it would look....its so-so...kinda bland looking w/ camoflouge...
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 03:29 AM
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Hope the car looks much better without the cladding.
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 05:29 AM
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That's a bit of a relief. I was worried that with a Hemi powered RWD car, Chrysler would steal some market share. Especially if they threw in their usual cutting edge styling. But slab-sided monstrosity is truly ugly.

What happened to Chrysler's gorgeous flowing designs?
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 06:04 AM
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Originally posted by SMUJeremy
Powered by a 3.5-liter V-6, the 300C will also be offered with an optional 5.7-liter Hemi V-8...... The all-new rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan has been developed to accept all-wheel-drive as well, so traction options are plenty for Chrysler

Hmmm, 5.7 L Hemi and All-wheel drive. How much is this car going to run?

350 HP might sound liek alot..but it's moving probaly 4200lbs RWD and 4400lbs 4WD...so with the Hemi it will probaly be as fast as the current 3.5L powered 300M. And also...unless the V6 gets more power it will be pretty sluggesh in this car..
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 06:48 AM
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It would make quite the police car ... if they used GM brakes
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 06:53 AM
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I guess I am in the minority, but I really like this car. It looks great in my opinion. If it is really going to weigh around 4200 lbs, I think that will hurt them in sales.
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 07:07 AM
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Originally posted by formula79
350 HP might sound liek alot..but it's moving probaly 4200lbs RWD and 4400lbs 4WD...so with the Hemi it will probaly be as fast as the current 3.5L powered 300M. And also...unless the V6 gets more power it will be pretty sluggesh in this car..
Uh, what? A 260 HP 4200 lb B-body will run at least as fast as a 300M, and I think you'd find that most real-world comparisions would favor the B-body. Take the same weight and add 90 HP, and one could be led to believe that it'll be somewhat quicker.

Ted, don't be surprised to see at least one variant of the LX dressed up in a police package With the Mercedes parts bin, I wouldn't worry too much about brakes.
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 07:10 AM
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I think this car could be for Chrysler brand what CTS was/is for Cadillac.

Probably not to the same extent as what the CTS did... but I just have this feeling about this car.

It is classy, yet athletic looking. It really brings the new Chrysler look together well... It's got the right set up (engine, RWD, etc)
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 07:44 AM
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I like this car. The rear-to-front 3/4 profile shot looks really good.
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 08:35 AM
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I like what I saw at the 03 NAIAS and this thing holds true to that. Its not the best looking car but for what it is I'm glad to see it. Its a sign of things to coem at DCX and I hope it does well.
I was never in love with the LH cars so no love lost there at their passing.
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 09:15 AM
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At 4200 pounds it isn't exactly svelte, nor does it look it. I won't say that I like the exterior styling, but it may grow on me. I think I saw interior shots in Automobile magazine a month or two ago, very nice inside. At least it drives the right wheels.

I kinda liked the LH version myself, it was a very nice drive with loads of room and style/presence. Wouldn't want to work on one though, not a lot of room under the LH hood.
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 09:18 AM
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I like the current styling trend at Chrysler as well. That concept wagon they are making is awesome looking. Now just make us the Charger concept, please
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 09:29 AM
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Originally posted by jwade95Z
I like the current styling trend at Chrysler as well. That concept wagon they are making is awesome looking. Now just make us the Charger concept, please
Am I the only one who doesnt like Chrysler's new/concept cars. They all remind me of cars made in the 1940's that were sappose to look futureistic (sp?).
Old Jul 30, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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Nope, you're not the only one. HATE IT! Barf! Chrysler has lost their styling direction.

It looks like a Checker cab. TAXI!

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