Chrysler 300C convertible 3926. Hemi, restored. This needs no introduction, considered by many to be the Granddaddy of the Muscle car and the first year. Used 2. 00. 5 Chrysler 3. Pricing Featuresmore about this model. The 2. 00. 5 Chrysler 3. Is that old or new Its true that much of pop culture has always loved whatever was cool one or two generations ago mdash the obvious example is intentional remakes of old songs, movies and clothing styles. But in many cases its hard to tell the new from the old mdash are those old Levis or new jeans made to look like old Levis Thats the exact feeling we get from the new Chrysler 3. It looks somewhat familiar, perhaps even retro, and yet its that intangible characteristic that makes it seem so fresh and new. Those who know their history will remember that even the name of this all new car is, you guessed it, old. Back in the day, the number 3. Chrysler 3. 00 was a reference to the cars horsepower. But its not just the name that seems familiar. The look, feel and overall behavior of the car also evoke another era while at the same time delivering modern features and quality. Slide behind the leather trimmed steering wheel and youll instantly notice that the gauges have a distinctly vintage look. The large round dials feature metallic trim rings, white faces with black numerals and the very font of the numbers communicate an old and classy image. Chrysler 300C Car And Driver' title='2005 Chrysler 300C Car And Driver' />Theres also plenty of luxury, but the 3. Chrysler calls a premium car. Simply put, that means the Chrysler 3. C is a car that may lack the opulence of a similar sized Audi or BMW models but offers more luxury than one might associate with other Chrysler products. The 3. 00, and especially the top of the line 3. C, easily outclasses anything else in the Chrysler lineup drive a Sebring then jump into a 3. The real question is what cars outside of the Chrysler lineup compete with the 3. FitmentChrysler 300 and 300C Rear Wheel Drive RWD 20052010, 300C SRT8 20052010. Will NOT fit 300M. Chrysler 300C SRT8 Charger Magnum Challenger Wheels Rims. These early Chrysler 300s ranked as Americas most powerful cars, and they grabbed the NASCAR manufacturer championships in 55 and 56. Boldly styled, the Chrysler 300 replaced the 300M for 2005, offering a choice of two V6 engines or, in 300C trim, a strong 340hp V8. While its look attracted a lot. C. If you consider price alone, the car is in odd company at best mdash consider the V6 powered versions and it gets even more interesting. The traditional competition for a car like the 3. C would be cars like the Buick Park Avenue Ultra, Lincoln LS, Pontiac Bonneville GXP and maybe even the Lincoln Town Car. But look closely and the 3. C offers a 3. 00 plus horsepower V8, rear wheel drive, tons of interior space, cutting edge exterior styling and a fairly plush interior for about the same price as a loaded VW Passat or Toyota Camry. Heres the bottom line no matter how you stack it, the 3. C outclasses every other car out there in terms of performance, value, style and the elusive it factor. In order to make a fair comparison to the impressive C, you have to consider cars like the BMW 5. Cadillac STS and the Lexus LS 4. As cheesy as it sounds to suggest the 3. C has no equal, it is true in some ways. The previously mentioned vehicles like the Buick Park Avenue and Lincoln LS are quickly dismissed and the others command a price premium that could easily pay for your teenagers first car mdash and a pretty nice one at that. So the 3. 00. C looks good on paper and as much as we love a great value, the real test is in the driving experience. And heres where that is it old or new thing comes in. While thoroughly modern, the 3. C has a distinct old school feel from behind the wheel mdash and we mean that in a good way. One such throwback is the long hood. It gives the car a real substantive feel. As in older American cars from the 5. Our test car did not include the optional rear parking sensors, but we think they would be money well spent. If youre used to blasting into the parking lot at the local mall around 3. In addition, the cars short overhangs can make it hard to judge how close you are to another vehicle or, say, a parking garage support post. But as you back out of that space, and swing the front end around, there is this haunting flashback feeling like youre piloting an old Cadillac, or perhaps a 6. Chrysler 3. 00. On the open road, the car retains the old world charm, as it is always obvious that there is a lot of car around you. Acceleration is pleasingly of another era as well. Sure, many cars today offer impressive 0 to 6. With the 3. 00. C, Chrysler has resurrected the quiet confidence of a smooth American V8 that doesnt need to shout, Here I am. Theres no turbo jolt or high revving variable valve timing to wring out, just a subtle rumble and an urgent thrust. The modern Hemi engine found in this 3. C as well as the Dodge Magnum uses a cylinder deactivation system to selectively turn off certain cylinders when the car is cruising in an effort to improve fuel economy. The operation was invisible to us and wed be hard pressed to tell you when or if the system kicked in. That Hemi V8 is standard on the C. It displaces 5. 7 liters and makes 3. The Chrysler 3. 00. C isnt so quick as to elicit a jaw dropping wow, but an aggressive squeeze of the accelerator brought out one of those unintentional smiles from several of our editors. The five speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly and without drama. Every now and then, wed swear a downshift should have come sooner but the transmission overall is very good and almost invisible. The shift it yourself feature is nice, but the car just doesnt lend itself to manual control the way an Audi or BMW might. Thankfully, the yesteryear references melt away as soon as you pitch the C into a corner. There is a fair amount of body roll when cornering at speed, but its controlled well enough that we would feel just fine labeling the C as sporty. Unlike American iron of decades past, you wont have to scrape asphalt off the door handles after aggressive cornering. When cruising down the turnpike, the ride is smooth and, as expected, refined. On harder surfaces or freeways with expansion joints, the ride can get a little busy, but were sure its that underlying stiffness that gives the car decent handling. Its no Corvette, but the big car does handle well with an almost European flavor mdash just dont expect BMW sharpness. Could this be thanks to the German design of its underpinnings Perhaps, but no matter the origin, we cant argue with the results. The car delivers decent handling, a supple ride and a quiet interior at speed. Brakes are firm and offer excellent feedback, and when the ABS is engaged, it makes little noise. If we have a complaint about the overall driving dynamics of the car, its that wed hope for a little more exhaust sound. At idle, there is a bit of V8 burble out back. But once you get into the car, the doors close with a solid thunk and very little engine noise or any kind of noise makes its way into the cabin. Sure, this is intentional on Chryslers part so as to maintain the cars premium status, but a little more of a rumble would really reinforce the 3. Cs authoritative Hemi engine. As we noted earlier, the interior is a wonderful blending of old and new with retro looking instruments and completely modern digital displays for trip, climate and audio information. When simply looked upon as a modern car, the 3. C offers all the comfort, style and features youd expect from a near luxury car. In fact, the 3. 00 probably offers more features than you would expect for the price. The leather is soft, an area Chrysler has overlooked in the past, and the materials have both a high quality look and feel. Wed love it if the center stack was trimmed with real aluminum or other metal, but were the first to admit that the metallic looking plastic is the most convincing substitute weve seen in any car. Chrysler Vehicle Identification Number. CHRYSLER1st Position CAR LINEBBarracuda. CChrysler. DMonaco. JChallenger. LDart. PFury. RSatellite. VValiant. WCharger. Coronet. YImperial. Position PRICE CLASSGDodge Taxi. HHigh. KPolice. LLow. MMedium. PPremium. SSpecial. TTaxi. 3rd 4th Positions BODY TYPE2. Dr Sed. 23. 2 Dr HT2. Dr Sports HT or Hatchback. Dr Sed. 43. 4 Dr HT4. Seat SW4. 63 Seat SW5th Position ENGINE TYPEB6 1. BCC6 2. 25 3. 71. BCE6 Cyl Special. G8 3. 18 5. 22. BC1. HP 1. J8 3. BC2. 00. HPK8 3. BCL8 3. 60 5. BC2. 45. HP 2. M8 4. BCN8 4. 00 6. 64. BC2. 05. HPP8 4. BC2. HP 2. T8 4. BC2. 30. HPU8 4. BC2. 50. HP 2. Z8 Cyl Special. HP on Roadrunner. HPer Double Link Timing Chain. Position MODEL YEAR4. Position ASSEMBLY PLANT8th thru 1. Positions SEQUENCE NUMBERA sequential serial number assigned by the vehiclemanufacturer. CHRYSLER1st Position CAR LINECChrysler. DMonaco. LDart. PGran Fury. RFury. SCordoba. VValiant. WCoronet. XCharger. YImperial. 2nd Position PRICE CLASSGDodge Taxi. HHigh. KPolice. LLow. MMedium. PPremium. SSpecial. TTaxi. 3rd 4th Positions BODY TYPE2. Dr Cpe. 22. 2 Dr Special Cpe. Dr HT2. 92 Dr Special Cpe. Dr Sed. 43. 4 Dr HT4. Seat SW4. 63 Seat SW5th Position ENGINE TYPEC6 2. BCE6 Cyl Special. G8 3. 18 5. 22. BCJ8 3. BC1. 90. HPK8 3. BCL8 3. BC2. 30. HP 1. M8 4. BC1. 65. HPN8 4. BC1. HPP8 4. BC2. 35. HP 1. T8 4. BC2. 15. HPU8 4. BC2. 60. HP 1. Z8 Cyl Special Order. HPer Double Link Timing Chain. Position MODEL YEAR5. Position ASSEMBLY PLANT8th thru 1. Positions SEQUENCE NUMBERA sequential serial number assigned by thevehicle manufacturer. CHRYSLER1st Position CAR LINECChrysler. DMonaco. HVolare. LDart. NAspen. PGran Fury. RFury. SCordoba. VValiant. WCharger. Coronet. XCharger SE2nd Position PRICE CLASSHHigh. KPolice. LLow. MMedium. PPremium. SSpecial. Positions BODY TYPE2. Dr Special Cpe. 23. Dr HT2. 92 Dr Special Cpe. Dr Sed. 43. 4 Dr HT4. Seat SW4. 63 Seat SW5th Position ENGINE TYPEC6 2. BCE6 Cyl Special. G8 3. 18 5. 22. BCJ8 3. BC1. 90. HPK8 3. BCL8 3. BC2. 30. HP 1. M8 4. BCN8 4. 00 6. 64. BC1. 85. HPP8 4. BC2. HP 1. T8 4. BC2. 50. HPU8 4. BC2. 60. HP 1. Z8 Cyl Special. HPer Double Link Timing Chain. Position MODEL YEAR6. Position ASSEMBLY PLANT8th thru 1. Positions SEQUENCE NUMBERA sequential serial number assigned by thevehicle manufacturer. CHRYSLER1st Position CAR LINECChrysler. Ben 10 Protector Of Earth Gba Rom. DRoyal Monaco. FLe. Baron. GDiplomat. HVolare. NAspen. PGran Fury. RFury. SCordoba. WMonaco. XCharger SE2nd Position PRICE CLASSHHigh. KPolice. LLow. MMedium. PPremium. SSpecial. Positions BODY TYPE2. Dr Special Cpe. 23. Dr HT2. 92 Dr Special Cpe. Dr Sed. 43. 4 Dr HT4. Seat SW4. 63 Seat SW5th Position ENGINE TYPEC6 2. BCD6 2. 25 3. 72. BCE6 Cyl Special. G8 3. 18 5. 22. BCJ8 3. BC1. 70. HPK8 3. BCL8 3. BC2. 30. HP 1. N8 4. BC1. 90. HPP8 4. BC2. HP 1 2. T8 4. BC1. HPU8 4. BC2. 60. HP 1. Z8 Cyl Special. HPer Double Link Timing Chain. Dual Exhaust. 6th Position MODEL YEAR7. Position ASSEMBLY PLANT8th thru 1. Positions SEQUENCE NUMBERA sequential serial number assigned by thevehicle manufacturer. CHRYSLER1st Position CAR LINECNewport. New Yorker. FLe. Baron. GDiplomat. HVolare. MHorizon. NAspen. RFury. SCordoba. WMonaco. XCharger SEMagnum XEZOmni. Position PRICE CLASSHHigh. KPolice. LLow. MMedium. PPremium. SSpecial. Positions BODY TYPE2. Dr Special Cpe. 23. Dr HT2. 92 Dr Special Cpe. Dr Sed. 43. 4 Dr HT4. Dr Hatchback. 45. Seat SW4. 63 Seat SW5th Position ENGINE TYPEA4 1. BCC6 2. 25 3. 71. BCD6 2. 25 3. 72. BCE6 Cyl Special. G8 3. 18 5. 22. BCH8 3. BCJ8 3. 60 5. 94. BC1. 70. HPK8 3. BCL8 3. BC2. 30. HP 1. N8 4. BC1. 90. HPP8 4. BC1. HP 1. R8 3. EFIT8 4. BC1. 95. HPU8 4. BC2. HP 1. Z8 Cyl Special. HPer Double Link Timing Chain. CHRYSLER Cont. 6th Position MODEL YEAR8. Position ASSEMBLY PLANT8th thru 1. Positions SEQUENCE NUMBERA sequential serial number assigned by thevehicle manufacturer. CHRYSLER1st Position CAR LINEESt Regis. FLe. Baron. GDiplomat. HVolare. MHorizon. NAspen. SCordoba. TNewport. New Yorker. XMagnum. ZOmni. 2nd Position PRICE CLASSHHigh. LLow. MMedium. PPremium. SSpecial. 3rd 4th Positions BODY TYPE2. Dr Sed. 24. 2 Dr Hatchback. Dr Special Cpe. 41. Dr Sed. 42. 4 Dr Sed. Dr Hatchback. 45. Seat SW5th Position ENGINE TYPEA4 1. BCC6 2. 25 3. 71. BCD6 2. 25 3. 72. BCE6 Cyl Special. G8 3. 18 5. 22. BCH8 3. BCJ8 3. 60 5. 94. BC1. 70. HPK8 3. BCL8 3. BC2. 30. HP 1. R3. EFIZ8 Cyl Special. HPer Double Link Timing Chain. Position MODEL YEAR9. Position ASSEMBLY PLANT8th thru 1. Positions SEQUENCE NUMBERA sequential serial number assigned by thevehicle manufacturer. CHRYSLER1st Position CAR LINEESt Regis. FLe. Baron. GDiplomat. HVolare. JGran Fury. MHorizon. NAspen. SCordoba. TNewport. New Yorker. XMirada. ZOmni. 2nd Position PRICE CLASSEEconomy. HHigh. LLow. MMedium. PPremium. SSpecial. Positions BODY TYPE2. Dr Sed. 24. 2 Dr Hatchback. Dr Special Cpe. 41. Dr Sed. 42. 4 Dr Sed. Dr Hatchback. 45. Seat SW5th Position ENGINE TYPEA4 1. BCC6 2. 25 3. 71. BCD6 2. 25 3. 72. BCE6 Cyl Special. G8 3. 18 5. 22. BCH8 3. BCK8 3. 60 5. 92. BCL8 3. 60 5. 94. BC2. 30. HP 1. Z8 Cyl Special. HPer Double Link Timing Chain. Position MODEL YEARA1. Position ASSEMBLY PLANT8th thru 1. Positions SEQUENCE NUMBERA sequential serial number assigned by the vehiclemanufacturer. CHRYSLER1st Position COUNTRY1. United States. 2Canada. Position MAKEAImperial. BDodge. CChrysler. PPlymouth. 3rd Position VEHICLE TYPE3. Pass Car. 4th Position SAFETY SYSTEMBManual Seat Belts. Position CAR LINEJCordoba. Mirada. KAries. Reliant. LHorizon. Omni. TC3. MCaravelle. Diplomat. Le. Baron. RGran Fury. Newport. New Yorker. St Regis. YImperial. Position PRICE CLASS1. Economy. 2Low. 3Medium. High. 5Premium. 6Special. Position BODY TYPE1. Dr Sed. 22 Dr M Line2 Dr Special HT J Line3. Dr HT4. 2 2 Hatchback. Dr Sed. 74 Dr Sed. Dr Hatchback. 94 Dr SW8th Position ENGINE TYPEA4 1. BCB4 1. 35 2. 22. BCD4 1. 56 2. 62. BCE6 2. 25 3. 71. BCF6 2. 25 3. 71. BCHDG6 2. 25 3. BCH6 2. BCHDJ8 3. 18 5. EFIK8 3. BCL8 3. 18 5. 22. BCHDM8 3. 18 5. BCN8 3. BCHD9th Position CHECK DIGITA single number or the letter X used to verify theaccuracy of the VIN. Position MODEL YEARB1. Position ASSEMBLY PLANT1. Positions SEQUENCE NUMBERA sequential serial number assigned by thevehicle manufacturer. CHRYSLER1st Position COUNTRY1. United States. 2Canada. Position MAKEAImperial. BDodge. CChrysler. PPlymouth. 3rd Position VEHICLE TYPE3. Pass Car. 4th Position SAFETY SYSTEMBManual Seat Belts. Position CAR LINEBCaravelle CanadaGran Fury. CLe. Baron. Le. Baron Medallion. Town Country. DAries. Aries Custom. Aries SEFNew Yorker. GDiplomat Medallion. Diplomat Salon. MHorizon. Horizon Miser. TC3. TC3 Miser. TC3 Turismo. TC3 E Type. PReliant. Reliant Custom. Reliant SESCordoba. Cordoba LSV4. 00. LSXMirada. YImperial. ZOmni. Omni Miser. Omni E Type. Rampage. Charger 2. 2. 02. Miser. 6th Position PRICE CLASS1. Economy. 2Low. 3Medium. High. 5Premium. 6Special. Position BODY TYPE1. Dr Sed 1. 22 Dr Specialty HT4. Dr Hatchback. 52 Dr Conv. Dr Sed. 8th Position ENGINE TYPEA4 1. BCB4 1. 35 2. 22. BCD4 1. 56 2. 62. BCE6 2. 25 3. 71. BCF6 2. 25 3. 71. BCHDG6 2. 25 3. BCH6 2. BCHDJ8 3. 18 5. EFIK8 3. BCL8 3. 18 5. 22.