2015 Chrysler 300

Chrysler  first introduced the 300 back in 1955 as a high-performance luxury car  built in very limited numbers. Often regarded as a forerunner to the muscle cars  of the 1960s and 1970s, the initial 300 "letter series" was produced with coupe  and convertible  body styles and powered by V-8 engines displacing up to 6.8 liters. Discontinued in 1965, the nameplate returned briefly in 1970 and 1979, before being revived with the sedan  we’re familiar with today. The modern-day 300 debuted in 2004 with a range of V-6 and V-8 powerplants, including a diesel for European markets. Built on Chrysler’s rear-wheel-drive LX platform which features components from the W211-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class,  the 300 was redesigned for the 2011 model year. As we venture into 2015, Chrysler introduced mid-cycle refresh for the second-gen 300 at the 2014 Los Angeles Show. 
Much like the 2015 Charger,  the revised 300 gains a significantly altered front fascia, featuring a larger grille and brand-new headlamps. The rear end is equally new, while the interior boasts the most refined materials ever to grace a 300. Although the two available engines remained unchanged for 2015, the 5.7-liter, HEMI V-8 received the company’s much-praised eight-speed automatic transmission. Read all about after the jump.

Exterior

Around back, the LED taillights received a unique signature, while the black valance and the prominent spoiler add a touch of sportiness to the sedan.

The 2015 300 gets a refreshed front fascia consisting of a much larger grille with a new mesh and revised LED headlamps. Down bellow, a chrome Mobius strip outlines the lower grille, which extends outward to embrace the reshaped LED foglamps.
Around back, the LED taillights received a unique signature, while the black valance and the prominent spoiler add a touch of sportiness to the sedan. The same high waistline and muscular shoulder lines are noticeable from the side. Additionally, seven new wheel designs are available for 2015, ranging from 17 to 20 inches in diameter.
Chrysler seems to have managed to recapture some of the 300’s original design, after failing to do the same with the pre-facelift, second-generation model.

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase	120.2 Inches (3,052 MM)
Track, Front	63.4 Inches (1,611 MM)
Track, Rear	63.8 Inches (1,620 MM)
Overall Length	198.6 Inches (5,044MM)
Overall Width	75.0 Inches (1,902 MM)
Overall Height	58.4 Inches (1,484.4 MM)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)	0.320

Side-by-side comparison

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Interior

Novelties also include a standard seven-inch display, the company's newest Uconnect system, and a brand-new, three-spoke steering wheel.

Updates continue inside the cabin, where higher-quality materials can be spotted all around, along with more wood and aluminum inserts, as well as a reshaped center console with a clean and classy design. The electronic gearshift lever is gone from the automatic models, replaced by the rotary selector found in the smaller Chrysler 200. Novelties also include a standard seven-inch display, the company’s newest Uconnect system, and a brand-new, three-spoke steering wheel.
Also contributing to the car’s more refined interior are the new cabin themes inspired by four American cities — La Jolla (California), Manhattan (New York), Detroit (Michigan), and Sausalito (California). The La Jolla Indigo/Linen combo is exclusively available for the 300 C Platinum, while the Detroit Black/Ambassador Blue is reserved to 300S models. The Sausalito Black/Linen goes into the 300 Limited and 300C, while the Manhattan Black theme is available across the entire lineup.

Interior Dimensions

Front
Head room (In./MM)	38.6 (981)
Legroom (In./MM)	41.8 (1,061)
Shoulder room (In./MM)	59.5 (1,510)
Hip room (In./MM)	56.2 (1,428)
Seat travel (In./MM)	Driver — 10.6 (270) Passenger — 8.66 (220)
Recliner angle range, deg.	Power — 70.7 Manual — 70
EPA front row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	55.6 (1.573)
Rear Seat
Head room (In./MM)	37.9 (963)
Legroom (In./MM)	40.1 (1,019)
Knee clearance (In./MM)	3.9 (99)
Shoulder room (In./MM)	57.7 (1,465)
Hip room (In./MM)	56.1 (1,425)
EPA second row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	50.7 (1.4)
Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	106.3 (3.0)
EPA Luggage Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)	16.3 (0.5)

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Drivetrain

There's is a bit of news in the drivetrain department though, as Chrysler gifted the V-8-powered 300 with its eight-speed Torqueflite automatic.

There’s nothing new under the hood for the 2015 model year, as both engines carry over unchanged. The same 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 cranks out 292 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of the torque in the base model, while the tried-and-true 5.7-liter, HEMI V-8 motivates the higher trim versions by means of 363 ponies and 394 pound-feet of torque.
There’s is a bit of news in the drivetrain department though, as Chrysler gifted the V-8-powered 300 with its eight-speed Torqueflite automatic. Previously, V-8 models were fitted with six-speed transmissions. With the new unit, 300C and 300C Platinum models are still capable of reaching 60 mph from a standing start in less than six second, but the automaker has yet to provide precise performance information.

Drivetrain Specifications

Engine	3.6-LITER PENTASTAR DOHC 24-VALVE V-6	5.7-LITER HEMI® V-8
Type and Description	60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled	90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable-cam timing (VCT)
Displacement	220 cu. in. (3,604 cc)	345 cu. in. (5654 cc)
Bore x Stroke	3.78 x 3.27 in. (96.0 x 83.0 mm)	3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers	Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction	Aluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads	Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	10.5:1
Power (SAE net)	292 HP @ 6,350 RPM (81.1 bhp/liter) 300 HP @ 6,350 RPM (83.3 bhp/liter) – 300S only	363 HP @ 5,200 RPM (63.7 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)	260 LB-FT @ 4,800 RPM 264 LB-FT @ 4,800 RPM– 300S only	394 LB-FT @ 4,200 RPM
Max. Engine Speed	6,400 rpm (electronically limited)	5,800 rpm (electronically limited)

Prices

The 2015 Chrysler 300 beings from $31,395, which means the sticker for the base model remains unchanged compared to the previous year. The 300S and 300C fetch an additional $500 at $34,895 and $37,895, respectively, while the range-topping 300C Platinum retails from $42,395.

Model	Price
300 Limited	$31,395
300S	$34,895
300C	$37,895
300C Platinum	$42,395