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Chrysler 300C SRT8. Originally from America
Chrysler 300C SRT8. Price: 2767728 rub. On sale: since the fall of 2007 Even changing America to Austria, Chrysler 300C remained a true American. It is large, comfortable, equipped with a powerful engine. The SRT version, in addition to all of the above, has absorbed the centuries -old experience in creating sports cars Chrysler
Test pilot
Maxim Egorov, 24 years old, automobile journalist, driving experience 6 years, personal car - Volkswagen Tiguan
There are such cars that it is enough to pronounce their name, as everything immediately becomes clear. One of them is Chrysler 300C SRT8, which is rightfully considered the most powerful representative of this family. It would be wrong to believe that the only difference from the standard option is to install a multi -liter engine. But more on that later.
Chrysler 300C a truly American car, despite production in the Austrian grace. It is large, comfortable, and, importantly, the engineering space allows you to install one of the most powerful Chrysler engines Hemi. These engines began their history in the fifties. The uniqueness of the units was that the combustion chamber was hemispherical, which made it possible to almost infinitely increase power. But this seemed a little to the Americans. The work of Street and Racing Technology included in the work. Now you understand what the abbreviation SRT means? The main task was to construct a sports car without losing the main highlight of comfort. Happened.
But enough about the past. On the fresh Chrysler 300C SRT8, a 6.1 liter engine with a capacity of 431 liters was installed. With. Starting the motor and pressing the accelerator pedal is accompanied by a powerful roar of a tuned exhaust system that goes out of two pipes. This is not done for beauty, but solely to increase power. In motion with mass in 1955 kg 300C SRT8, it sprinkles with lightning speed to press gas. Still, the moment reaches its maximum of 569 Nm at 4600 min-1, while the maximum power develops at 6000 min-1. As a result, an intense set of speed without loss of traction and any failures occurs up to the limit of 265 km/h. The first after the start of 100 km/h SRT8 is gaining faster than five seconds.
You always expect more information on the steering wheel from a sports car, but Chrysler 300C SRT8 cannot boast of this. Compensates this drawback good controllability. With its serious dimensions, Chrysler clearly follows a given trajectory. The suspension, in comparison with the standard, has undergone significant changes. Other shock absorbers, springs, stabilizer were installed. Only a small share remained from the Waky and clumsy sedan. Of course, the rolls could not be completely excluded, but most likely, such a task was not. SRT8, like a regular 300C, is very good at passengers, giving them maximum comfort. Even the pronounced side support of the seats is more decorative. Most of the cars of American brands sin with weak brakes. They are either low efficiency, or quickly overheat. SRT8, although it has American blood, does not sin with the shortcomings of the ancestors. Conventional brake discs gave way to Brembo.
Laconic
The appearance of Chrysler 300c was originally so charismatic that they did not begin to wise with SRT8. Almost all changes are caused by technical necessity. The front bumper is changed for better cooling the brake system. A spoiler is installed on the lid of the trunk that increases the clamping force, and the forged wheels of the 20th radius contribute to better handling. So Americans are able to not only install powerful engines, but also in accordance with the chassis accordingly. Chrysler 300C SRT8 is confirmation. Even despite the uninformative light steering wheel, there are no problems with controllability. A large and heavy sedan turns perfectly and follows a given path. Once driving SRT8 after a regular 300C, you will not immediately believe that this is essentially the same car, but with a powerful engine. The only thing in the salon would like more sports paraphernalia, such as seats with greater lateral support, a steering wheel of slightly smaller diameter. But, comparing what is, with a price, you can’t make any complaints.
Driving SRT8 is radically different from the usual 300C. The car is perfectly balanced for dynamic driving.
Salon
The salon is without frills, but convenient and spacious.
Comfort
The main thing in the machine of this class is space, there are plenty of it here.
Safety
Already in the basic configuration, the car is equipped with all passive and active safety systems.
Price
For such a large and fast car, the price is justified.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Good handling, effective brakes, spacious interior.
- Non -informative steering wheel.
Specifications
Mark and model - Chrysler 300c SRT8
Dimensions - 5015x1880x1462 mm
Engine - gasoline, 6063 cm3, 431 hp/ 6000 min -1
Transmission - automatic, 5 -speed
Dynamics - Max 265 km/h; 5 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Audi S6, BMW M5.
Our opinion
Chrysler 300C has significantly increased the purchasing audience of American cars due to extraordinary appearance and attractive price. And the sports version of the SRT8 finally dispelled the previous stereotypes, proving that large Americans can ride quickly, well control.
Author: Maxim Egorov
Source: Magazine 5 wheel [October 2009]
