Stellantis Media Site 2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8®: Performance and Elegance Combined                                                Contact:                                                             Amy                         Knight                                                                                                Bryan                         Zvibleman                                                                                                                                                                                   2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8®: Performance and Elegance Combined                                                                                                                                                           August 31, 2007,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               There’s simply no other sedan that delivers the performance, amenities and outstanding value that the 2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8® provides. Powered by the Street and Racing Technology-engineered, 425-horsepower (317-kW), 6.1-liter HEMI® V-8, the 2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8 boasts performance-tuned ride and handling, world-class braking and premium appointments.The 2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8 is a complete package for the customer who wants awesome performance in a premium sedan – 0-60 mph in the low five-second range, 0-100-0 mph in under 17 seconds, 0.89 g on the skid pad – in an award-winning sedan loaded with comfort and style.“WHAT’S NEW FOR 2008”Exterior:    Deck lid with integrated spoiler     Taillamps     Body-side moldingsInterior:    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 colorPowertrain/Chassis:    Adaptive Cruise Control with special Electronic Stability Control (ESP) calibration     Tip start     Remote startDESIGNThe 2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8 features an all-new deck lid with an integrated spoiler and new taillamps for a freshened rear view. Other unique touches to the Chrysler 300C SRT8’s exterior include new bodyside moldings, body-color front and rear bumper inserts, body-color mirrors and door handles and unique SRT badging.For 2008, the Chrysler 300C SRT8 envelopes the driver and passengers in an even richer interior with a dark slate gray palette, revised instrument panel, new center console and LED lighting in the cup holders and door-map pockets.End-user technology figures prominently in the 2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8 with new features such as the SRT-exclusive Reconfigurable Display (RCD) in the cluster providing performance data, all-new Adaptive Cruise Control, Kicker premium surround- sound system and, all-new SIRIUS Backseat TV™. SIRIUS Backseat TV features three channels of respected children’s TV from the most well-known kids’ programming: Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network. SIRIUS Backseat TV operates via an in-vehicle satellite video receiver and two small roof-mounted antennas.Befitting its high-performance character, the 2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8 continues to provide power-adjustable front sport seats accented with performance suede inserts (matched in the rear seats), a power-adjustable pedal cluster, full instrumentation, automatic temperature-control system with dual-zone controls and infrared temperature sensing, and an electronic vehicle information center with 128 customer-programmable features.ENGINEERINGThe Chrysler 300C SRT8’s 425-horsepower (317 kW), normally aspirated, 6.1-liter HEMI produces 420 lb.-ft. (569 N•m) of torque. The HEMI power is channeled through a five-speed automatic transmission with specially calibrated, driver-selectable Auto Stick, which offers fully automatic or manual shifting selection.Chassis setup for the Chrysler 300C SRT8 is aimed at all-around performance, including SRT-tuned dampers, specially tailored spring rates and suspension bushings, and large-diameter anti-sway bars. Revised front and rear suspension knuckles contribute to a ride height that’s lowered one-half inch from the Chrysler 300C. In addition, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) has been tuned for the 2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8’s new standard Adaptive Cruise Control.The stopping performance results from a four-wheel, disc-brake system featuring performance calipers developed by Brembo, each equipped with four pistons for even clamping. Up front, the Chrysler 300C SRT8 has 360 mm x 32 mm vented rotors, and 350 mm x 28 mm vented rotors in the rear.PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS    Powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 producing 425 horsepower (317 kW) and 420 lb.-ft. (569 N•m) of torque, the Chrysler 300C SRT8’s powertrain represents a higher level of HEMI performance, with 85 additional horsepower – 25 percent more than the 5.7-liter HEMI        Chrysler 300C SRT8 offers the ultimate in American sedan performance, and builds on the momentum of Chrysler 300C and HEMI        The SRT formula infuses the 300C SRT8 with sophisticated ride and handling characteristics, suitable for conditions ranging from everyday traffic to spirited driving on challenging routes        The Chrysler 300C SRT8 is part of a broad lineup of Street and Racing Technology vehicles developed under the credo “Race inspired, street legal”SAFETY AND SECURITYPlease refer to the Safety Glossary for descriptions of the following features:     Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System     All-speed Traction Control System     Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)     Auto-reverse Sun Roof     Auto-reverse Windows     BeltAlert     Brake Assist     Brake/Park Interlock     Child-protection Rear Door Locks     Constant Force Retractors     Crumple Zones     Electronic Stability Program     Energy-absorbing Steering Column     Enhanced Accident Response System     Height-adjustable Seat Belts     HID Headlamps     HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver     Inside Emergency Trunk Release     Interior Head-impact Protection     LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)     Low-risk Deployment Air Bag     ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System     Power-adjustable Pedals     Remote Keyless Entry     Seat Belt Pretensioners     Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer     Side-impact Door Beams     Standard Side-curtain Air Bags     Tire Pressure Monitoring Display SystemCOLOR AVAILABILITY     Bright Silver Metallic     Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat     Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat     Inferno RedMANUFACTURING INFORMATION     2008 model year production start: August 2007     Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada     6.1-liter HEMI V-8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico     Five-speed automatic transmission: Indiana Transmission 1 in IndianapolisMARKET POSITIONThe Chrysler 300C SRT8 exemplifies the SRT formula of all-around performance at an attractive price, with expressive yet functional design, stunning performance and luxury refinement.DEMOGRAPHICS     Gender: 75 percent male/25 percent female     Age: 35-50     Median Annual Household Income: $100,000     Education: 45 percent to 60 percent college degrees     Household: 73 percent married; 16 percent with children at home     Occupation: 45 percent to 50 percent professional/technical/managerialMARKET ADVANTAGES     Offers the ultimate in American sedan performance     Powered by an SRT-engineered, 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 producing 425 horsepower (317 kW) and 420 lb.-ft. (569 N•m) of torque     Functional, performance-oriented styling     World-class ride and handling across a dynamic range     Race-inspired interior appointments     Benchmark braking     Benchmark performance at the best pricePRODUCT CHRONOLOGYModel Year 2007Exterior:    New colors: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat and Inferno RedInterior:     Optional Rear-Seat Video system, including Kicker Mobile Surround SoundPackages:    SRT Track Experience—StandardModel Year 2006Introduction of new high-performance version of the Chrysler 300 with new 6.1-liter HEMI® engine featuring performance-tuned ride and handling and premium amenitiesExterior:    Colors: Bright Silver, Brilliant Black, Silver Steel, new for 2006    Modified front fascia with integrated brake-cooling ducts    Rear deck spoiler    Body-color front and rear bumper inserts    Body-color mirrors    Body-color door handles    Unique SRT badging    High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlampsInterior:    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 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 coversChassis:    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)