Chrysler 300C

The 2006 Chrysler 300C model features the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with Multiple Displacement System (MDS). MDS seamlessly turns off the fuel consumption in four cylinders of the HEMI engine when V-8 power is not needed, improving fuel economy by as much as 20 percent. This HEMI engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick.

With 340 horsepower (254 kW) and 390 lb.-ft. (525 Nm) of torque, the Chrysler 300C can go from zero to 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds.

Standard features on the rear-wheel-drive 2006 Chrysler 300C include all rear-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 with the Limited package standard features plus / replaced by the following: 18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels, Boston Acoustics six-speaker sound system with 276-watt digital amplifier with door trim badge, chrome, multi-function, power, heated foldaway mirrors with memory feature and driver's auto-dimming and auto-adjust in reverse, dual exhaust with bright tips, performance four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes, power tilt and telescoping steering column, premium leather interior trim, Satin Silver accent bezel on center console projector halogen headlamps with delay, rain-sensitive wipers, tortoise shell-style interior accents, trunk liner and a memory system for driver's seat, radio presets, steering column, display and pedals (if equipped).

The 2006 Chrysler 300C powered by the HEMI V-8 engine also is available as an all-wheel-drive model, which adds a front differential, transfer case and all-wheel-drive front suspension.



2006 Chrysler 300 Exterior Colors

Exterior colors for 2006 Chrysler 300 include Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Cool Vanilla, Magnesium Pearl Coat, Midnight Blue Pearl Coat, Satin Jade Pearl Coat and Silver Steel Metallic. First available on the Chrysler Signature Series in 2005, Linen Gold Metallic exterior paint replaces Deep Lava Red Metallic for the 2006 model year.



Manufacturing Information

Production of the 2006 Chrysler 300 began in April 2005 at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine is built in the Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico. The 2.7-liter V-6 and 3.5-liter High Output V-6 engines are built in the Kenosha Engine Plant in Kenosha, Wis. The four-speed and five-speed transmissions are built at the Indiana Transmission Plants I and II respectively, in Kokomo, Ind.

* Based on automotive awards won within initial year of model introduction.

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