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Spy Shots: 2012 Chrysler 300C

 
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2012 Chrysler 300C spy shots

A brand new version of the Chrysler 300C is coming early next year, kicking off a product renaissance at Chrysler that will include a score of new or updated models over the next 48 months.

The Auburn Hills-based automaker has already previewed its upcoming 2012 Chrysler 300 and now for the first time we have spy shots of an undisguised version of the new car, taken while it was on a photo shoot.

The 2012 Chrysler 300C is claimed to be up to 19 percent more fuel-efficient than the current model and to set it apart from the competition it will also feature new levels of connectivity and entertainment. Its mechanicals will be shared with the redesigned 2011 Dodge Charger, which is due for release towards the end of this year.

Power will come from Chrysler’s latest iteration of the Pentastar V-6 or a Hemi V-8 with cylinder deactivation. A high-performance SRT8 model, complete with the new 6.4-liter Hemi from the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, should also be launched.

Safety features will include ‘Rear Cross Path’ and ‘Blind Spot Monitoring’ systems to warn drivers of unseen vehicles, electronic stability control, an energy-absorbing steering column, a rear-sill reinforced body structure.

Expect the 2012 Chrysler 300 to make its debut in the first half of next year, possibly with a showing at this month's 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.


HI-RES GALLERY: 2012 Chrysler 300C spy shots




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  1. By Da11ap3 Posted: 10/29/2009 2:46pm PDT

    well, it looks like Chrysler is making the same car twice.
     
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  2. By Kris Posted: 10/30/2009 1:29am PDT

    "well, it looks like Chrysler is making the same car twice. "
    Yeah, but the headlights are a little different. lol
    That's innovation!
     
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  3. By  karl Posted: 1/29/2010 12:45pm PST

    Why completely change a car that every american luxury company went and copied? All they did was update their look for 2011. They didnt have to change a thing and I'd still buy one. But every auto maker updates their models looks every few years so its to be expected.
     
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  4. By  best 2gb pro duo Posted: 2/7/2010 11:15pm PST

    "OMG, why do people still say it's a 1990s E-class platform. It is NOT. Electrical, seats, steering column, and transmission, and some smaller parts were shared. Plus, the suspension design was shared, and that's it. It's not a platform share."
     
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  5. By ThreeOhOhGuy Posted: 4/22/2010 5:53pm PDT

    All you're seeing in the 'spy shots' is a current model 300C SRT8 with a camo bra on it. Not the 2011 model, sorry.
     
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  6. By Didwantone Posted: 7/16/2010 10:17am PDT

    Looks like they may be on there way to ruiningg it by committee
     
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  7. By sperlin e Posted: 8/10/2010 6:17pm PDT

    looks like chrysler's new 300 is going to be a drop dead gorgeous beast. once the wraps are lifted it'll be car of the year again.
     
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  8. By stephen00 Posted: 8/11/2010 2:26am PDT

    now all the 300C needs is the 8 speed auto and the vM motori 3.0V6 diesel and should get 45 or 50mpg the current Mercedes v6 diesel in 300C gets 26mpg city 42mpg highway
     
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  9. By NoNameDenton Posted: 8/11/2010 9:20am PDT

    The 6.4 liter Hemi V8 is going to be a beast in the new 300
     
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  10. By broombro1 Posted: 8/12/2010 7:55am PDT

    I agree with stephen. If the 300 had a deisel engine standard, chrysler would be selling more cars than they could make.
     
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  11. fb_1205638152 avatar Arthur Dunning III Posted: 9/7/2010 8:01pm PDT

    best 2gb pro duo wrote: "OMG, why do people still say it's a 1990s E-class platform?"
    I think it's because of the fact that the rear suspension came from the E-Class vehicles, nevermind that the front suspension came from the S-Class vehicles.
     
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  12. fb_1205638152 avatar Arthur Dunning III Posted: 9/7/2010 8:08pm PDT

    ThreeOhOhGuy wrote: "All you're seeing in the 'spy shots' is a current model 300C SRT8 with a camo bra on it."
    Are you sure? For one thing, the rear doors are different from the current model. It's possible they're using a current 300C SRT8 as an engineering mule, but I think it's unlikely.
     
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  13. fb_33701777 avatar Will Cheval Jr. Posted: 11/5/2010 7:57am PDT

    I think they strayed a little too much when it came to the concept picture. The rear looks a little too much like a Cadillac DTS to me...The side profile makes this car look VERY big...A also see far too much chrome...Chrome doesn't make a car look more luxurious...Less is more...
     
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  14. By Bill Burke Posted: 11/5/2010 8:10am PDT

    How do you improve on the best looking full sized sedan in the world? You tweek it, you improve its core essentials, interior, drive train, suspension and driving dynamics. You focus on the market upscaling of the product. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED CHRYSLER, IN SPADES!!!!
     
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  15. By Jenny Posted: 11/5/2010 8:53am PDT

    Autoblog had these pictures on their website yesterday and they claim they got it from KGP photography. Motorauthority has the EXACT same pictures and claims ownership. Someone is not telling the truth...
     
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  16. fb_227301196 avatar Julian Jasniewski Posted: 11/5/2010 9:38am PDT

    300C... C stands for chrome?
     
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  17. By Tricia Manning Posted: 11/5/2010 10:02am PDT

    That's the ugliest car I have ever seen, there is nothing appealing about it.
     
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  18. By Hemihead Posted: 11/5/2010 5:59pm PDT

    Although I don't hate what I'm seeing for the new 300C I think it could have been better even with the money that they had. I think that the rendering at the top of the page on this internet site should have been what they are showing now. http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=159202
     
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