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As the king of the lineup, the 2012
Chrysler 300 SRT8 adds high-performance hardware to the elegant
proportions and head turning design of the Chrysler 300C to provide
the ultimate combination of world-class luxury, power and handling.
With an estimated 465 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, the 300
SRT8 is targeted at customers that seek heart pounding, adrenaline
filled excitement, but don’t want to sacrifice comfort and
innovative features to get it.
The Street and Racing Technology (SRT)
performance engineering team builds upon the all-new 2011 Chrysler
300 sedan already executed for a world-class luxury experience, to
deliver Chrysler’s most powerful and best handling model ever.
Projected performance numbers include 0-60 mph acceleration in the
high 4-second range; quarter mile in high 12 second range; 0-100-0
mph in less than 16 seconds, top speed of 175 mph and stopping power
from 60-0 mph in 120 feet.
Owners of any Chrysler Group SRT vehicle receive one day of
professional driving instruction from the Richard Petty Racing
School as part of the SRT Track Experience, designed to maximize
their driving knowledge and skills on the street or track. Sessions
are held throughout the year at selected tracks.
The return of the 300 SRT8 to the Chrysler lineup in 2012 evokes a
strong comparison to the original high-performance production car of
its time – the 1955 Chrysler 300. Known for simple, strong lines,
excellent engineering, high levels of luxury and outstanding
performance with the first modern American V-8 engine to produce 300
horsepower, the first Chrysler 300 (C-300) was styled by Virgil
Exner, who radically redesigned the entire Chrysler line and created
what they called "The Forward Look" in 1955. Without much chrome on
the sides, his designs were simple, but strong. Exner is credited
with creating the illusion of fast, forward movement.
The Chrysler C-300 won on both the road course and the “flying mile”
at Daytona in 1955. In 1956, the Chrysler 300B model won both events
again. In fact, the Chrysler 300s dominated NASCAR competition in
1955 and 1956, taking the overall championship in both years. A
legendary and luxurious performance car was born. The “letter cars”
quickly became the most desirable of the Chrysler lineup and became
known as the “Beautiful Brutes.”
Awe-inspiring powertrain -
Under the hood of the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, the new 6.4-liter HEMI
V-8 makes its debut in the Chrysler brand product lineup delivering
an estimated 465 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, up 40
horsepower and 45 lb.-ft. over the 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 it replaces.
For more information on the 2012 Chrysler 300c SRT8 HEMI
visit here.
Outstanding ride and handling -
New for 2012 is an Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS) system that is
tuned specifically for the Chrysler 300 SRT8 to offer a compliant
and comfortable ride. The ADS system also uses a wide range of
on-road and driver inputs - such as vehicle speed, steering angle,
steering speed, brake torque, throttle position and lateral and
vertical accelerations to automatically tune the suspension for
specific conditions when necessary. For more on the ride and
handling of the 2012 Chrysler 300c SRT8
visit here.
Safety and security - The
all-new 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 features more than 70 advanced safety
and security features, including standard Keyless Enter-N-Go and
electronic stability control (ESC) with segment-exclusive Ready
Alert Braking and Rain Brake Support safety features to improve
overall vehicle handling and performance. For more information on
the safety and security features of the 2012 Chrysler 300c SRT8
visit here.
Race inspired and functional
interior - The all-new interior environment combines world-class
luxury accommodations with performance-oriented technology and
appointments. For more information on the interior features of the
2012 Chrysler 300c SRT8
visit here.
Aggressive and functional exterior
with available Black Chrome Package - An exclusive new front
fascia has a modern, yet timeless appearance that is carried through
with the all-new grille and new Chrysler wing badge. The black
chrome upper and lower grille surrounds and rear valance strip are
part of the available Black Chrome Package. The 2012 Chrysler 300
SRT8 is one-half inch lower when compared to the base car and
features new SRT-exclusive side sill cladding painted in matching
body color for the “planted” look of a true sports sedan. The rear
includes a unique lower fascia with chrome accent bar, new 4-inch
round dual exhaust tips and a modified SRT8 decklid badge with new
black accent. Rounding out the Black Chrome Package are the black
chrome accent spear and exclusive black chrome wheels.
Source Of
Information: Chrysler Group LLC. |
