Chrysler 300C from USA

Chrysler 300C is the flagship sedan of the American brand, although in addition to the sedan body, the car was also offered as a station wagon. In Europe, the car was offered as the Lancia Thema for some time, when Chrysler merged with Fiat and functioned as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). However, in this form it was sold only in 2011-2014. The car has two generations. The first with the designation LX was offered in 2005-2010.

In the case of this Chrysler 300C model from the USA, the price on the Polish secondary market is so attractive that it is not profitable to import a car from the USA. The situation is different for the second generation with the LD designation, which hit dealerships in 2011 and was produced until 2023 exclusively as a sedan. In Bryki from America we can bring you such a car. Get to know the car Chrysler 300C closer - fuel consumption, dimensions, specifications and equipment.

Chrysler 300C - 2nd generation (LD, 2011-2023)

The second generation of the Chrysler 300C was shown in late 2010, and production began in 2011 in Canada. The body design was a continuation of the predecessor, but special emphasis was placed here on increasing the space inside the cabin and providing even more comfortable conditions. The car was to compete with the BMW 5 Series and Cadillac CTS.

The LX and later LD platforms were a development of the Mercedes W210 platform, as the Chrysler 300C was created at a time when the brand was working with Daimler. The car had rear-wheel drive as standard and optional four-wheel drive. In most models, the suspension was classic, with McPherson struts, but in the S and Performance there was an adaptive suspension, which was lowered by 10 mm.

In 2012, a technical modification was made to the Chrysler 300C - the 3.6 V6 Pentastar engine received an 8-speed automatic transmission. The first facelift was introduced for the 2015 model year. In the Chrysler 300C, the interior acquired a new UConnect system with an 8.4" screen with 3D navigation, 7" digital clocks, a new shape of the steering wheel. Changed the gearbox again. This time from the 8-speed ZF on TorqueFlite. From the outside, the grill, headlights and taillights have been redesigned, and new wheel designs have been added. For the 2020 model year, further changes were introduced, which included a new grill in the S and Performance versions, the Uconnect 4C and optional adaptive LED headlights.

Chrysler 300C - technical specifications

The car was available in three engine versions:

• 3.6 V6 Pentastar - V6 gasoline engine, capacity 3604 cm3, power 292 hp until 2015 and 300 hp from 2016, automatic transmission with 5 gears until 2012 and with 8 gears from 2012, average fuel consumption 12.3 l/100 km in the combined cycle (EPA);
• 5.7 HEMI V8 - V8 gasoline engine, capacity 5654 cm3, power 363 hp until 2014 and 370 hp from 2015, automatic transmission with 5 gears until 2014 and with 8 gears from 2015, average fuel consumption of 14.7 l/100 km in the combined cycle (EPA);
• 6.4 HEMI V8 - V8 gasoline engine, capacity 6417 cm3, appeared in 2012-2014 and in 2023, power 470 hp by 2014 and 485 hp in 2023, automatic transmission with 5 gears by 2014 and with 8 gears in 2023, average fuel consumption of 16.8 l/100 km in the combined cycle (EPA).

Chrysler 300C - equipment

The car was offered in the following trim levels:

• 300 Tour/Base (until 2014) - 8 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, dual-zone automatic climate control, seats manually adjustable in 8 directions and heated, Uconnect 8.4", interior details made of plastic, cruise control, multifunctional steering wheel;
• 300 Touring (from 2015) - equipment as in the 300 Tour/Base and additionally optional adaptive cruise control, front seats with electric adjustment in 8 directions, from 2018 Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, LED daytime running lights;
• 300 Limited/300S (2011-2023) - equipment as Touring /Base and additionally blind spot monitoring system, Nappa leather, wood and aluminum trim, optionally available ventilated seats, heated rear sofa;
• 300C (2011-2023) - equipment as in Limited/S and additionally multi-contour seats with advanced ergonomics and optional massage, panoramic roof, Nappa leather, wenge wood;
• SRT8/300 SRT/Performance (2012-2014 and 2023) - equipment as in the other variants and additionally adaptive suspension, Brembo brakes, sports seats with Alcantara, carbon fiber spoiler, carbon fiber interior trim.

There are also 5 limited editions:

• 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition (2013—2014) - limited to 2000 pieces, created in collaboration with a fashion designer, was based on 300C and additionally had Varvatos stitching, Varvatos watch in the glove compartment, premium audio, Phantom Black or Luxury Brown lacquer;
• 300C Heritage Edition (2012-2013) - limited to 500 units, based on 300C and additionally equipped with SRT package;
• 300 Glacier Edition (2013) - limited to 1000 pieces, was based on the 300S and additionally had, among others, a unique Glacier Blue lacquer;
• 300 Motown Edition (2013) - limited to 500 units, was based on the 300C and additionally had Beats by Dre sound;
• 300C Final Edition (2023) - limited to 3000 units, was based on the 300C and additionally had a 6.4 HEMI V8 engine, carbon fiber inserts, Brembo brakes, premium audio, special emblems.

Chrysler 300C - dimensions

• Length: 5044 mm
• Width: 1905 mm (with mirrors 2098 mm)
• Height: 1488 mm (1492 mm in AWD)
• Wheelbase: 3052 mm
• Trunk volume: 462 l

Chrysler 300C from the USA - why is it worth it?

The second-generation Chrysler 300C is less serrated and more refined than the LX generation. After leaving Mercedes, Chrysler was able to focus on providing a higher level of luxury to compete with, among others, German brands. It is most profitable to bring cars manufactured after 2015, when the car underwent a facelift, so it is worth considering only such offers. The most difficult thing seems to be to get a copy with a 6.4 HEMI V8 engine, which will be ideal for those looking for a powerful experience in luxury conditions. Although the Chrysler 300C was offered in Europe as the Lancia Thema, it was not very popular after the rebadging. There is nothing surprising in this, because the logo of the Italian brand on the American cruiser looked quite strange. Therefore, the only way out is to bring cars from the USA. You can count on a powerful engine, attractive equipment, a young vintage and low mileage.

Chrysler 300C from the USA - only from Bryka from America!

presently Importing a car from the USA is fabulously simple with the help of professional intermediaries. At Bryki of America, we have been importing cars from the United States for years. We are very familiar with the market for the sale of used cars and car auctions from the USA, so if you are thinking about buying, you are counting on professional help and safe import, then the company Bryki from America will help you with this. Have a look at our website, where you can get acquainted with the offer, and you will find out all the details at the meeting.

The offer of Bryka from America includes:

• carrying out the vehicle search process, verification of the offer, optional technical inspection of the car by a third-party company, participation in the auction;
• transport of the car to the port in the USA, freight to Europe with optional insurance, transport from the port in Europe to the indicated address in Poland;
• assistance with customs and excise formalities and fees;
• assistance in the possible repair of the car and preparation for registration in Poland.

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