2023 Chrysler 300C Ends Production

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., December 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ —

• The final model of the 2023 Chrysler 300C will roll off the production line Brampton (Ontario) Assembly Plant
• Brampton team members celebrate the final production of a HEMI® powered vehicle – a Red Velvet 2023 Chrysler 300C
• The final production of the 2023 Chrysler 300 will end before then December 31, 2023
• From its inception in 1955, back in 2005 and beyond, the Chrysler 300 has represented American luxury and bold, futuristic design.
• The 300C has played a key role in the 300 model line, starting with the 392-cubic-inch, 375-horsepower, HEMI-powered 1957 Chrysler 300C.
• The 2023 Chrysler 300C pays homage to its HEMI-powered predecessors, featuring a 6.4-inch HEMI engine with 392 cubic inches and 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque.
• 2023 Chrysler 300C reaches 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds and covers the quarter mile in 12.4 seconds
• The distinctive tri-color 300C badge on the grille and rear cover reflects the bold personality of the limited-production 300C.
• For more information on the Chrysler brand, visit Chrysler.com

The last story, the Chrysler 300C, rolled off the line at Brampton (Ontario) Assembly Plant, incl Brampton team members gathered to celebrate the final production of a HEMI®-powered vehicle – a Red Velvet 2023 Chrysler 300C.

Production of the 2023 Chrysler 300 will end before then December 31, 2023. 6.4L HEMI-powered 2023 Chrysler 300C, announced for the first time at the 2022 North American International Auto Show, pays homage to the nearly 70-year legacy of the Chrysler 300, as well as the Chrysler 300C’s important role in the 300 lineup as one of the seed muscle cars. Reservations for the special edition 2023 Chrysler 300C were fulfilled within just 12 hours of the 2022 car’s reveal, with a limited production of only 2,000 units produced in the US and 200 available in the US. Canada.

First introduced in 1955 and reincarnated in 2005, the Chrysler 300 has represented American luxury and performance for decades. The Chrysler 300C arrived in 1957 marking a milestone for the 300 line, powered by a standard 392 cubic inch, 375-horsepower HEMI engine. The relaunch of the Chrysler 300 in 2005 also marked the rebirth of the 300C model and marked the return of the HEMI engine to the Chrysler brand after 50 years, in the form of a 5.7 liter, 340 horsepower HEMI. The 2011 Chrysler 300C upped the output to 363, and the 2023 Chrysler 300C — returning to the 300 range after a two-year hiatus — honors its sponsor’s powerhouse heritage by delivering 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft. of torque, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds, a quarter-mile mark of 12.4 seconds and a top speed of 160 mph.

“The Chrysler brand is proud to mark the legacy of the Chrysler 300C as a true automotive icon, one of the classic muscle cars that represents American luxury,” he said. Chris Fewell, chief executive officer of the Chrysler brand. “As we celebrate the last HEMI-powered 300C off the line with ours Brampton team members, we are also excited to work together as the Chrysler brand moves toward a sustainable electric future as part of the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan.”

Additional performance features for the 2023 Chrysler 300C include four-piston red Brembo brakes, a 3.09 limited-slip differential, a damping suspension and black, rounded tips that accentuate the exhaust system and create a muscular, muscular sound. throat. A new iteration of the 300C’s tri-color badge wears out on the grille and rear cover. The exterior carries black chrome accents on the grille and lower fascia, along with black headlights and taillamp bezels. Inside, the Laguna’s black leather front seats are adorned with the new 300C logo.

“Our employees here at Brampton Assembly have a reputation for building high-quality vehicles, and the Chrysler 300C was no different,” said Alex Pittas, plant manager, Brampton Assembly. “We’re proud of the design and detail that went into all 2,200 that cut our assembly line in 2023.”

Chrysler 300: Celebrating Automotive History
With roots that include the success of the 1955 and 2005 models, the Chrysler 300 has represented style, sophistication and performance for decades, with models like the Chrysler 300C.

Highlights of the Chrysler 300’s nearly 70-year run include:

• In 1955, the Chrysler 300 was introduced. The hardtop features a 300-horsepower HEMI V-8 with solid valve lifters and two four-barrel carburetors, the world’s most powerful full-size car; The new Chrysler 300 is dominating NASCAR
• The 1957 Chrysler standard bearer, the 300C, is equipped with a standard 392-cubic-inch, 375-horsepower HEMI.
• A Chrysler 300D set the Bonneville land speed record in 1958 at 156.387 mph.
• The Chrysler 300E arrives in 1959

• The first Chrysler 300F, 300G and 300H in 1960, 1961 and 1962, respectively.
• The Chrysler brand continues to deliver “style and speed” with the 300J
• 300K started in 1964
• Chrysler released the last of the 300 letter series cars, the 300L, in 1965; production of the non-letter 300S series continues

• The 300 nameplate returns to the Chrysler lineup in 1999 with the introduction of the 300Mwhich was named MotorTrend’s Car of the Year in 1999

• The introduction of the 2005 Chrysler 300 series marks the return of rear-wheel drive and includes the 300C 5.7-liter HEMI-powered model with 340 horsepower; new 300 has been named Car of the Year by MotorTrend
• Adding to the performance, the 425-horsepower Chrysler 300C SRT8 has a 6.1-liter HEMI engine and is capable of going from 0 to 60 times in the sub-five second range.
• Additional 300 models from 2005 to 2010 include all-wheel drive versions, the “blacked out” 300S, 300C and 300C SRT8 Modeling Touring (out of North America)

• The 2014 Chrysler 300 SRT features a 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 that produces 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque.
• Chrysler debuts the all-new Chrysler 300 in 2015, taking the nameplate’s bold styling and sophistication to new heights.

• The 2023 Chrysler 300C, powered by a 485-horsepower 6.4L HEMI engine, pays homage to the Chrysler 300 and the end of an era – Production of the Chrysler 300 will end following the 2023 model year.
• The last HEMI-powered Chrysler 300C rolls off the production line at the Brampton Assembly Plant in December 8, 2023

Chrysler brand
The Chrysler brand has delighted customers with unique designs, craftsmanship, and advanced innovation and technology since the company was founded in 1925. Chrysler continues to build on that nearly 100-year legacy of creating great products and technology for everyday customers, moving forward. an electrification revolution that will launch the first battery-electric car in 2025 and an all-electric range in 2028.

Chrysler Pacifica continues to reinvent the small car, part of Chrysler created 40 years ago. The Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid marks the brand’s electrified evolution, representing the first electric minivan in the segment and achieving 82 MPGE in electric-only mode, an all-electric range of 32 miles and a total range of 520 miles. The Chrysler Pacifica offers the most standard safety features and the most advanced all-wheel drive system in its class and is also the most awarded minivan in the last seven years with more than 175 industry honors and accolades since its inception as a minivan.

The Chrysler 300 lineup delivers on the brand’s promise of accessible luxury, with attractive and elegant design, superior performance, efficiency and quality. Celebrating the iconic 1955 Chrysler C-300, the 2023 Chrysler 300C offers the best in luxury and performance, including advanced engineering, smart technology and unique styling inside and out.

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