Press Kit: 2007 Chrysler 300, What's New for '07

ENGINEERING

Craig Love, Vice President – Rear-Wheel Drive Platform Team: “We’ve added new innovations and modern technologies to the 2007 Chrysler 300, such as Adaptive Cruise Control, SmartBeam Headlamps and supplemental turn signal mirrors, which are sure to delight the customer and keep the Chrysler 300C fresh in 2007.

“Advancements in technology enable a rear-wheel-drive large car to perform with all-season capability. By driving continuously through all four wheels, the Chrysler 300’s all-wheel-drive system provides excellent cornering balance under all driving conditions, and better traction in snow and wet-weather surfaces. The benefit to customers is a sure-footed driving experience.”

Three powertrain options are available in the 2007 Chrysler 300 lineup, which offer outstanding combinations of performance, fuel economy, quietness and durability.

The rear-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 is equipped with a 2.7-liter V-6 engine providing 190 hp and 190 lb.-ft. of torque. The 3.5-liter High Output V-6 engine provides 250 hp and 250 lb.-ft. of torque, and is featured on the rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 Touring models and Limited package. The rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive 2007 Chrysler 300C models feature the modern 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine equipped with Multi-displacement System (MDS). MDS seamlessly turns off the fuel consumption in four cylinders when V-8 power is not needed, improving fuel economy as much as 20 percent. With 340 hp and 390 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2007 Chrysler 300C can go from zero to 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds.

Offered for the first time on a Chrysler Group vehicle is Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). ACC increases driving convenience by allowing the driver the ability to set a specific following distance from other vehicles on the road, in addition to setting a cruising speed. Available on the 2007 Chrysler 300 Limited package and Chrysler 300C model, the ACC will detect vehicles in the Chrysler 300’s path, determine their speed and automatically maintain the following distance by braking or accelerating. This allows the use of cruise control in light traffic without having to continuously adjust settings.

Also new on the 2007 Chrysler 300C are available supplemental signal mirrors with courtesy puddle lamps. The driver- and passenger-side exterior mirrors feature bright, blinking light-emitting diodes (LEDs) when the turn signal is engaged, providing additional notice to vehicles traveling behind the car. Courtesy puddle lamps provide extra ground lighting to help make entry and exit from the vehicle safer and easier. The puddle lamps work in conjunction with the interior lighting and keyless entry system.