Chrysler Group will provide further evidence of its
rapid-fire new product offensive in Europe and other
international markets when it reveals the new Chrysler 300C
Touring Concept at the 60th International Motor Show (IAA) in
Frankfurt on Tuesday, September 9.
The new Chrysler 300C Touring concept is the wagon version
of the Chrysler 300C sedan concept, which was revealed earlier
this year at the New York International Auto Show. The Chrysler
300C sedan concept will make its European show debut alongside
the new Touring version at the IAA.
The Touring concept expands the Chrysler 300C model range
and shares most of the design, powertrain, chassis, equipment,
interior appointments and technical specifications of the sedan
concept. Adding all-wheel drive, a high level of versatility
and roomy comfort for driver and passengers – matched with the
ride and handling of a European sports sedan – the new Touring
will enable the Chrysler brand to compete in the European E
segment where around 40 per cent of sales are wagon
derivatives.
A production version of the Chrysler 300C Touring concept
will be available exclusively outside of North America late
next year, further solidifying the Chrysler brand’s premium
position in the market.
With an entirely new shape based on the company’s all-new
rear-drive architecture, the striking concept sedan – and now
the wagon – continue the Chrysler brand’s proud “letter series”
tradition, but in a thoroughly modern way.
These two Chrysler 300C concepts also mark the return of the
HEMI® engine to the Chrysler brand after more than 30 years.
The legendary engine design that powered Chrysler’s “letter
series” cars in the 1950s has been re-engineered and reborn as
a modern, high-performance and durable powerplant known as the
all-new 5.7-litre HEMI V-8. The HEMI fitted to the 300C
vehicles is very fuel competitive in its class and produces
more power and torque than any Chrysler brand passenger car
engine since the 426 HEMI of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
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