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Chrysler 300C SRT8. Right from America

Chrysler 300C SRT8. Price: 2767728 RUB. On sale: since the autumn of 2007
Even changing America to Austria, Chrysler 300C remained a true American. It is a large, comfortable, equipped with a powerful engine. SRT version, in addition to the above, absorbed the age-old experience of creating sports cars Chrysler
Test pilot
Maxim Egorov, 24 years old, car journalist, driving experience 6 years, personal car - Volkswagen Tiguan
There are such cars that it is enough only to pronounce their name, how 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 misunderstood that the only difference from the standard option is to install a multi-liter engine. But more on that later.
Chrysler 300c is a truly American car, despite the production in the Austrian Graz. It is large, comfortable, and, importantly, the windscarette allows you to install one of the most powerful chrysler motors HEMI line. These engines began their story in the fifties. The uniqueness of the aggregates was that the combustion chamber was a hemispherical form, which made it possible to increase the power almost infinitely. But this was not enough to Americans. The work included the Street and Racing Technology division. Now you understand what SRT abbreviation means? The main task was to design a sports car without losing the main highlight of the comfort. Happened.
But enough about the past. The fresh Chrysler 300C SRT8 was installed with a capacity of 6.1 l with a capacity of 431 liters. with. Starting the motor and pressing the accelerator pedal is accompanied by a powerful roar of a tuned exhaust system, outgoing with two pipes. This is not done for beauty, but solely to increase power. In motion when mass in 1955 kg, 300C SRT8 lightningly responds to pressing the gas. Still, the moment reaches its maximum in 569 nm at 4,600 min-1, while the maximum power develops at 6000 min-1. As a result, the intensive set of velocity without losing thrust and any failures occurs until the limit of 265 km / h. The first after the start of 100 km / h SRT8 is gaining faster than five seconds.
From the sports car you are always waiting for greater informative on the steering wheel, but the Chrysler 300C SRT8 can not boast of this. Compensates this drawback good handling. With their serious dimensions of Chrysler, it is clearly followed by a given trajectory. The suspension, in comparison with the standard, has undergone significant changes. Installed other shock absorbers, springs, stabilizer. Only a small share remained from the Valley and Nepi Sedan. Of course, it was not possible to completely exclude rolls, but most likely it was not such a task. SRT8, as the usual 300C, is very well referred to passengers, giving them maximum comfort. Even the pronounced side side support is more decorative.
Most American brands are sining weak brakes. They are or low efficiency, or quickly overheat. SRT8, although it has American blood, but it does not sin shortcomings. Ordinary brake discs gave way to Brembo.
Laconic
The appearance of Chrysler 300C initially turned out to be so charismatic that they did not become srt8. Almost all changes are caused by technical necessity. The front bumper is changed to better cool the brake system. A spoiler is installed on the trunk lid, which increases the pressure force, and the forged wheels of the 20th radius contribute to better controllability. So the Americans are able not only to install powerful motors, but also to adjust the chassis appropriately. Chrysler 300C SRT8 is confirmed. Even despite the low-informative lightweight steering wheel, there are no problems with handling. A large and heavy sedan turns perfectly and follows a given trajectory. Once at the wheel of the SRT8 after the usual 300C, immediately and you will not believe that it is essentially the same car, but with a powerful engine. The only thing in the cabin would like more sports attributes, such as seats with greater side support, the steering wheel of a little smaller diameter. But, comparing what is, with the price, do not present any complaints.

Driving
SRT8 is radically different from the usual 300c. The car is perfectly balanced for a dynamic ride.
Salon
Salon without delights, but convenient and spacious.
Comfort
The main thing in the car is such a class space, here it is abound.
Security
Already in the basic configuration, the car is equipped with all systems of passive and active safety.
Price
For such a big and fast car, the price is justified.
 

Advantages and disadvantages
+ Good handling, efficient brakes, spacious salon.
- non-informative steering wheel.
 

Specifications

Brand 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 significantly increased the buyer's audience of American cars due to an extraordinary appearance and attractive price. And the sports version of the SRT8 finally dispelled the former stereotypes, proving that large Americans can ride quickly, well managed.

Author: Maxim Egorov
 
 

A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [October 2009]