Stellantis Media Site 2009 Chrysler 300 — Even More Power and Offers Improved Fuel Efficiency                                                Contact:                                                             Jodi                         Tinson                                                                                                Bryan                         Zvibleman                                                                                                                                                                                   2009 Chrysler 300 — Even More Power and Offers Improved Fuel Efficiency                                                                                                                                                           August 31, 2008,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               In addition to striking design, a refined interior, premium communication and entertainment features and an abundance of standard safety and security features, the 2009 Chrysler 300 offers improved fuel economy, while providing more horsepower and torque from a new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine.The 2009 all-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 models are now equipped with Active Transfer Case and Front-axle Disconnect. No other major manufacturer offers these two independent technologies together. The unique system seamlessly transitions between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with no driver intervention. When all-wheel drive is not required, the system automatically disconnects the front axle and opens the transfer case from the drivetrain to reduce friction and rotational mass. Automatic all-wheel-drive operation may be activated by outside temperatures, wheel slip or other predetermined conditions. All-wheel-drive mode can also be manually selected by shifting the gear selector to Auto Stick mode or by activating the windshield wipers for an extended period of time.Enabling the vehicle to switch between two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive improves fuel economy on all-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 models by up to one mile per gallon (mpg) on the highway, while still providing the outstanding performance and handling inherent in rear-wheel drive. To inform the driver when he or she is in two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates when the switch is made.The 2009 Chrysler 300C rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models both feature the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with a five-speed automatic transmission that produces 360 horsepower (268 kW) and 389 lb.-ft. (527 N•m) of torque. The 5.7-liter HEMI continues to offer fuel-saving Multi-displacement System (MDS) technology. MDS seamlessly turns off the fuel consumption in four of the cylinders when V-8 power is not needed, improving fuel economy by as much as 20 percent. To inform the driver when he or she is in four-cylinder mode, the EVIC now automatically displays “ECO” when the switch is made, providing drivers with the opportunity to modify their driving habits in order to achieve better fuel economy.In addition, the 2009 Chrysler 300 Limited and 300C feature a comfort-tuned suspension for a smoother ride. For those looking for a sport-tuned suspension, the Chrysler 300C Heritage offers the same performance steering, suspension and shocks as the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T.On the interior, classic styling cues of the Chrysler 300C have been extended to the entire lineup for 2009. The Chrysler 300 LX now features chrome door spears, chrome center console spears and cup holder rings, chrome instrument panel trim rings and satin silver instrument panel bezels. Standard light-emitting diode (LED) lighting on all models in front cup holders and standard LED map-pocket lighting on the Chrysler 300 Limited provide additional driver conveniences.The 2009 Chrysler 300 also features flexible trunk space with standard cargo nets, grocery bag hooks, trunk scuff plate and deck-lid liner. The Chrysler 300 Limited and 300C now also feature a new reversible trunk mat.New entertainment and communications options on the 2009 Chrysler 300 include standard uconnect tunes with AM/FM/6CD/DVD/MP3 radio on the Limited and 300C models.WHAT’S NEW FOR 2009Exterior:     Color: Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat replaces Steel Blue Pearl Coat     Antenna moves to rear window (all models)     Seventeen-inch machined aluminum wheels (now standard on Chrysler 300 LX)     New chromed grille and standard 20-inch chromed aluminum wheels (Chrysler 300C Heritage)Interior:     Upgraded interior accents include chromed door spears, chromed center console spears and cup holder rings, chromed instrument panel trim rings and satin silver instrument panel bezel (Chrysler 300 LX)    Flexible trunk space includes cargo net, grocery bag hooks, trunk scuff plate and trunk deck-lid liner (all models)     Reversible trunk mat (standard on Chrysler 300 Limited and 300C)     Front and rear floor mats (all models)Electrical:     uconnect tunes with AM/FM/6CD/DVD/MP3 radio featuring touch screen (standard on Chrysler 300 Limited)     Automatic headlamps and Automatic Temperature Control (now standard on Chrysler 300 Touring)     LED map-pocket lighting (standard on Chrysler 300 Limited)     LED-illuminated front cup holders (all models)     Normal cruise control added to adaptive cruise control (Chrysler 300C)     EVIC automatically informs driver when in two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD models)     EVIC automatically informs driver when using fuel-saving MDS technology by flashing “ECO” message (Chrysler 300C)Powertrain/Chassis:     New-generation 5.7-liter HEMI engine with fuel-saving MDS technology and Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) generates increased horsepower (360 horsepower) and torque (389 lb.-ft.) (Chrysler 300C)     New axle ratio of 2.65:1 (Chrysler 300C)     All-wheel-drive models equipped with innovative Active Transfer Case and Front-axle Disconnect to maximize performance and fuel economy     New axle ratio of 3.06:1 (Chrysler 300 AWD)     Comfort-tuned suspension (Chrysler 300 Limited and Chrysler 300C with 18-inch wheels)     Chrysler 300C Heritage features same performance steering, suspension and shocks as Dodge Charger R/T DaytonaSafety and Security:     Updated Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) warning message now appears as “LO TIRE” (all models)DESIGNInterior styling cues from the Chrysler 300C have been extended to the entire lineup for 2009 with the Chrysler 300 LX receiving chromed door spears, chromed center console spears and cup holder rings, chromed instrument panel trim rings and satin silver instrument panel bezels. Standard LED lighting on all models in front cup holders and standard LED map-pocket lighting on the Chrysler 300 Limited provide additional driver convenience.The 2009 Chrysler 300 now features flexible trunk space with standard cargo nets, grocery bag hooks, trunk scuff plate and deck-lid liner. The Chrysler 300 Limited and 300C now come standard with a reversible trunk mat.On the exterior, the 2009 Chrysler 300C Heritage edition receives an updated colored chrome grille. The mesh-patterned grille is lined with silver chrome along the outside edges.ENGINEERINGThe 2009 all-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 models are now equipped with Active Transfer Case and Front-axle Disconnect. No other major manufacturer offers these two independent technologies together. The unique system seamlessly transitions between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with no driver intervention. When all-wheel drive is not required, the system automatically disconnects the front axle and opens the transfer case from the drivetrain to reduce friction and rotational mass. Automatic all-wheel-drive operation may be activated by outside temperatures, wheel slip or other predetermined conditions. All-wheel-drive mode can also be manually selected by shifting the gear selector to Auto Stick mode or activating the windshield wipers for an extended period of time.Enabling the vehicle to switch between two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive improves fuel economy on all-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 models by up to one mpg on the highway, while still providing the outstanding performance and handling inherent in rear-wheel drive. To inform the driver when he or she is in two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates when the switch is made.Three powertrain options are available in the 2009 Chrysler 300 lineup, offering outstanding performance, fuel economy, quietness and durability.The rear-wheel-drive 2009 Chrysler 300 LX is equipped with a 2.7-liter V-6 engine providing 178 horsepower (133 kW) @ 5,500 rpm and 190 lb.-ft. (258 N•m) of torque @ 4,000 rpm. The 2009 Chrysler 300 LX with the 2.7-liter engine achieves an estimated 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.A 3.5-liter High Output V-6 engine featured on the rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 Touring and Chrysler 300 Limited models provides 250 horsepower (186 kW) @ 6400 rpm and 250 lb.-ft. (340 N•m) of torque @ 3800 rpm. The 2009 Chrysler 300 Touring rear-wheel-drive models with 3.5-liter engine achieve an estimated 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel-drive models achieve an estimated 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.The 2009 Chrysler 300C rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models feature the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with a five-speed automatic transmission that generates an estimated 360 horsepower (268 kW) and 389 lb.-ft. (527 N•m) of torque. The 5.7-liter HEMI continues to offer fuel-saving MDS technology. MDS seamlessly turns off the fuel consumption in four cylinders when V-8 power is not needed, improving fuel economy up to 20 percent. To inform the driver when he or she is in four-cylinder mode, the EVIC now automatically displays “ECO” when the switch is made, providing drivers with the opportunity to modify their driving habits in order to achieve better fuel economy. The 2009 Chrysler 300C all-wheel-drive achieves an estimated 16 mpg city, 23 highway, and rear-wheel-drive models achieve an estimated 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.In addition, the 2009 Chrysler 300 Limited and 300C feature a comfort-tuned suspension for a smoother ride. For those looking for a sport-tuned suspension, the Chrysler 300C Heritage offers the same performance steering, suspension and shocks as the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T.ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGYThe 2009 Chrysler 300 lineup offers the latest entertainment and communication technology available in the automotive industry while maintaining simplicity, safety, freedom and flexibility behind the wheel.    Available uconnect phone featuring Bluetooth® technology to provide voice-controlled wireless communication between the occupants’ compatible mobile phones and the vehicle’s onboard receiver     Available uconnect tunes featuring a 30-gigabyte hard drive for ripping up to 6,700 songs from CD or Universal Serial Bus (USB) memory devices in a compressed format (MP3, Advance Audio Coding (AAC) or Windows Media Audio (WMA) files) for playback directly from the vehicle’s audio system, photo uploading for home screen personalization and the ability to display movies when the vehicle is in Park (as permitted by state regulations)     Available uconnect gps combines the features of uconnect phone and uconnect tunes with navigation system and real-time traffic updates     Available rear-seat DVD Video Entertainment System® (VES), conveniently located under the center console armrest cover provides easy access to rear-seat passengers     Available uconnect studios with optional SIRIUS Backseat TV,TM featuring three channels of family television programming and SIRIUS Satellite Radio with more than 130 channels of the best music, entertainment and information available coast to coastRear-seat DVD Video Entertainment SystemThe rear-seat VES is cleverly packaged under the center console armrest cover and is easily accessible to rear-seat passengers. The system includes a seven-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, a remote control and two wireless headsets. The hinged LCD screen may be fully stored into the console armrest cover or flipped up for viewing. Auxiliary audio and video plug-in jacks are included on the faceplate so that rear-seat passengers may view video directly from a video camera, play games from a video game console or play music directly from a portable MP3 player.uconnect studiosAvailable uconnect studios with SIRIUS Backseat TV™ features three channels of children’s television programming, including Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network. Rear-seat passengers will be able to watch shows such as Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob SquarePants,” Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana,” and Cartoon Network’s “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends.”SIRIUS Backseat TV operates through an in-vehicle satellite video receiver and two small roof-mounted antennas. Programming, in addition to the channel name, program title and rating, are displayed on the vehicle’s rear-seat video screen. For added flexibility, rear-seat passengers may enjoy SIRIUS Backseat TV while front-seat occupants listen to uconnect studios’ SIRIUS Satellite Radio. The system may be operated from either the rear-seat entertainment remote or the radio head unit in the front instrument panel. In addition, when the vehicle is in Park, programming may be displayed on the uconnect tunes or uconnect gps screen (if equipped) for front-seat viewing.PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTSRedefining the classic American automobile     Chrysler redefined the classic American automobile with the Chrysler 300     The Chrysler 300 continues the Chrysler brand’s proud “letter series” tradition in a thoroughly modern way     With stunning, noble proportions, Chrysler 300 signaled an entirely new design direction for the Chrysler brand when first introduced in March 2004 as a 2005 model-year vehicle     Unsurpassed comfort and spaciousness, the Chrysler 300 has the interior space of a front-wheel-drive package in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle     Chrysler 300 offers leading technology at a mid-market priceIt’s got a new HEMI!     Chrysler 300C offers exceptional performance with the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine that generates 360 horsepower (268 kW) and 389 lb.-ft. (527 N•m) of torque and features fuel-saving MDS technology providing as much as a 20 percent improvement in fuel economyBest of both worlds – the security of all-wheel drive with the spirit and handling of rear-wheel drive     New for 2009, all-wheel drive Chrysler 300 models are equipped with Active Transfer Case and Front-axleDisconnect – an active “on-demand” system disconnecting the front axle from the drivetrain until all-wheel drive becomes necessary     System allows the vehicle to switch between two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, increases fuel economy on all-wheel-drive Chrysler 300 models by up to one mpg on the highwaySafety and security     Technologies such as Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Brake Assist, All-speed Traction Control and four-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), have reached new levels of advancement to control rear-wheel-drive vehicles in a way that is transparent to the driverCustomer convenience technology     Available Boston Acoustics audio systems including a six-speaker 276-watt amplifier system or an eight-speaker 5.1 Matrix surround-sound amplifier including subwoofer     Available uconnect tunes featuring a 30-gigabyte hard drive for ripping up to 6,700 songs from CD or USB memory devices in a compressed format, photo uploading for home screen personalization and the ability to display movies when the vehicle is in Park (as permitted by state regulations)     Available uconnect phone featuring Bluetooth technology to provide voice-controlled wireless communication between the occupants’ compatible mobile phones and the vehicle’s onboard receiver     Available uconnect gps combines the features of uconnect phone and uconnect tunes with navigation system and real-time traffic updates     Available rear-seat Vehicle Entertainment System® (VES) with seven-inch LCD screen     Available uconnect studios with optional SIRIUS Backseat TV,TM featuring three channels of family television programming and SIRIUS Satellite Radio with more than 130 channels of the best music, entertainment and information available coast to coast2009 CHRYSLER 300 MODEL LINEUP2009 Chrysler 300 LX (RWD)Standard Features     Rear-wheel-drive configuration     2.7-liter V-6 engine —178 horsepower (133 kW) and 190 lb.-ft. (258 N•m) of torque     Four-speed automatic transmission     17-inch aluminum wheels     P215/65R17 all-season ride tires     18-gallon fuel tank     Air conditioning     Cabin air-filtration system     AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio with an auxiliary audio input jack and four speakers     Analog clock     Chromed door spears, chromed center console spears and cup holder rings, chromed instrument panel trim rings and satin silver accent bezel on center console     Driver- and passenger-adjustable lumbar support     Driver-side, one-touch-down power windows     Fixed, power mirrors     Front and rear premium floor mats     Glove box lamp     Illuminated visor mirror     LED-illuminated cup holders     Low-risk deployment air bags     Manual tilt- and telescoping-steering column     Oil change alert     Outside temperature display     Power eight-way driver’s seat     Power four-wheel disc brakes     Power locks     Rack-and-pinion steering     Rear 60-40 split seat with armrest and cup holder     Rear window defroster     Remote keyless, illuminated entry     Sentry Key® engine immobilizer     Speed control with instrument panel indicator light     Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) “LO TIRE” warning lamp     Trunk cargo nets, grocery bag hooks, trunk scuff plate and deck-lid linerOptional Features/Packages     Bodyside molding     Engine block heater     ESP with Brake Assist, All-speed Traction Control and four-wheel ABS     Supplemental side air bags2009 Chrysler 300 Touring (RWD)Standard FeaturesIn addition to the standard features on the Chrysler 300 LX, the Chrysler 300 Touring adds/replaces the following:     3.5-liter High Output V-6 engine — 250 horsepower (186 kW) and 250 lb.-ft. (340 N•m) of torque     Automatic headlamps     Body-color heated mirrors and bodyside moldings with bright insert     Dual-zone automatic temperature control     ESP with Brake Assist, All-speed Traction Control system and four wheel ABS     Fog lamps     Leather-trimmed seats, steering wheel and shift knob     uconnect studios with SIRIUS Satellite Radio2009 Chrysler 300 Touring (AWD)In addition to the standard features available on the Chrysler 300 Touring rear-wheel-drive model, the all-wheel-drive model adds/replaces the following:     18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels     P225/60R18 all-season touring tires     19-gallon fuel tank     Active Transfer Case with Front-axle Disconnect     Five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick     Performance disc brakes     Two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive display (included in EVIC)Optional Features/PackagesThe Chrysler 300 Touring models (RWD/AWD) offer the following optional features/packages:     Comfort/Convenience Group including heated front seats, power passenger seat, power adjustable pedals and express-up/-down power front windows     Protection Group including supplemental side-curtain and seat-mounted air bags and uconnect phone with Bluetooth technology, auto-dimming rearview mirror and iPod interface     Sun roof with express-open and -close, anti-pinch operation     Walter P. Chrysler Executive Series long-wheelbase package adds six inches to the standard wheelbase and includes eight-way power front-passenger seat, heated front seats, express-up/-down power front windows, uniquely calibrated ESP, longer electrical wiring harness and a Walter P. Chrysler Executive Series badge.Options available on the 2009 Chrysler 300 Touring Walter P. Chrysler Executive Series model include:     Power adjustable pedals     Protection Group including uconnect phone with Bluetooth technology and iPod connection, cabin air-filtration system, theft alarm and self-sealing tires     Sound Group including uconnect tunes with six-speaker 276-watt amplifier Boston Acoustics sound system     Rear-seat VES® featuring uconnect studios with SIRIUS Backseat TV    uconnect gps with AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 radio, navigation system and real-time traffic updates featuring touch screen and voice recognition2009 Chrysler 300 Limited (RWD)Standard FeaturesIn addition to the standard features on the Chrysler 300 LX and 300 Touring models, the Chrysler 300 Limited adds/replaces the following:     18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels     P225/60R18 all-season tires     Comfort-tuned suspension     Driver and passenger express-up/-down power front windows with auto-reverse sensing system     Eight-way power passenger seat     Heated driver and front-passenger seats     LED-illuminated map pockets     Power adjustable pedals     Projector headlamps     Reconfigurable Display Group including compass, HomeLink universal home security system transceiver, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with reconfigurable display in instrument cluster, trip computer and steering wheel-mounted audio controls     uconnect tunes with AM/FM/6CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 radio and touch-screen operation     Reversible trunk mat     Six-speaker 276-watt amplifier Boston Acoustics sound system     Theft alarm with panic button on key fob2009 Chrysler 300 Limited (AWD)In addition to the standard features available on the Chrysler 300 Limited rear-wheel-drive model, the Chrysler 300 Limited all-wheel-drive model adds/replaces the following:     19-gallon fuel tank     Active Transfer Case with Front-axle Disconnect     Five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick     Performance disc brakes     Two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive display (included in EVIC)Optional Features/PackagesThe Chrysler 300 Limited models (RWD/AWD) offer the following optional features/packages:     uconnect gps with AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 radio, navigation system and real-time traffic updates featuring touch screen and voice recognition     Protection Group including supplemental side-curtain and seat-mounted air bags and uconnect phone featuring Bluetooth technology with auto-dimming rearview mirror and iPod interface     Rear-seat VES® featuring uconnect studios with SIRIUS Backseat TV    Sun roof with express-open and -close, anti-pinch operation2009 Chrysler 300C (RWD)Standard FeaturesIn addition to the standard features on the Chrysler 300 LX, Touring and Limited models, the Chrysler 300C adds/replaces the following:     New-generation 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine — 360 horsepower (268 kW) and 389 lb.-ft. (527 N•m) of torque     Fuel-saving MDS technology — improving fuel economy up to 20 percent     Five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick     18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels     19-gallon fuel tank     160-mph speedometer     P225/60R18 all-season touring tires     Boston Acoustics six-speaker, 276-watt amplifier and door-trim badge     Chromed door handles     Chromed, multi-function, power, heated foldaway mirrors with memory feature and driver’s auto-dimming and auto-adjust in Reverse     Dual exhaust with bright tips     “ECO” display (included in EVIC)     Memory system for mirrors, steering column, pedals, driver’s seat and radio     Performance four-wheel-disc ABS     Power adjustable pedals with memory     Power tilt- and telescoping-steering column with memory     Premium leather interior trim     Rain-sensing windshield wipers     Remote Start     Self-sealing tires     SmartBeam® headlamp control system     TPM with premium display     Tortoiseshell-style interior accents on steering wheel, shifter bezel, door pulls and passenger-side instrument panel     HomeLink universal home security system transceiver2009 Chrysler 300C (AWD)In addition to the standard features available on the rear-wheel-drive Chrysler 300C, the Chrysler 300C all-wheel-drive model adds/replaces the following:     Active Transfer Case with Front-axle Disconnect     Two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive display (included in EVIC)Optional Features/PackagesThe Chrysler 300C models (RWD/AWD) offer the following optional features/packages:     Genuine California Walnut wood trim     Sun roof with express-open and -close, anti-pinch operation     uconnect gps with AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 radio, navigation system and real-time traffic updates featuring touch screen and voice recognition     Rear-seat VES® featuring uconnect studios with SIRIUS Backseat TV    Luxury Group II including adaptive cruise control, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, heated rear seats, supplemental turn signal mirrors with courtesy puddle lamps, HID headlamps and California Walnut wood trim     Protection Group II including side-curtain and seat-mounted air bags, air filtration, uconnect phone with Bluetooth technology, iPod connection and ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System     Heritage Group (late availability) including updated bright chromed grille, supplemental side curtain air bags, luxury leather-trimmed bucket seats, power multi-function fold-away exterior mirrors, luxury front and rear floor mats, heated second-row seats, body-color molding with bright insert, 300C Heritage badging, seven-speaker Boston Acoustics sound system with subwoofer, performance steering, wood- and leather-wrapped steering wheel and 20-inch aluminum chrome wheels. Options available on the Chrysler 300C Heritage Edition include:            Adaptive Cruise Control           W.P. Chrysler Executive Series long-wheelbase package, which adds six inches to the standard wheelbase and includes uniquely calibrated ESP and longer electrical wiring harness. Options available on the Chrysler 300C Executive Series include:            Luxury Equipment Group II including California Walnut wood trim, auto-dimming passenger-side exterior mirror, heated rear seats and supplemental signal mirrors with courtesy puddle lamps         Protection Group II including uconnect phone featuring Bluetooth technology, iPod connection, cabin air-filtration system and ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System         Rear-seat VES® featuring uconnect studios with SIRIUS Backseat TV        Sound Group II, including eight-speaker Boston Acoustics sound system with 368-watt amplifier with 5.1 Matrix surround-sound processing         California Walnut wood trim         Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps         uconnect gps with AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 radio, navigation system and real-time traffic updates featuring touch screen and voice recognition      SAFETY AND SECURITYThe Chrysler 300 has more than 40 safety and security features. Please refer to the Safety and Security Glossary in the Safety and Technology section for descriptions of the following available features:     Adaptive Cruise Control with Normal Cruise Control     Advanced Multi-stage Air Bag System     All-speed Traction Control System     Auto-dimming Interior and Exterior Rearview Mirrors     Auto-reverse Sun Roof     Auto-reverse Windows     BeltAlert     Brake Assist     Brake/Park Interlock     Child-protection Rear Door Locks     Constant-Force Retractors (CFR)     Crumple Zones     Electronic Stability Program (ESP)     Energy-absorbing Steering Column     Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)     Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)     Height-adjustable Seat Belts     HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver     Inside Emergency Trunk Release     Interior Head-impact Protection     Knee Bolsters     LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)     Low-risk Deployment Air Bags     ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System     Power Adjustable Pedals     Projector Headlamps     Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers     Remote Keyless Entry     Remote Start     Seat Belt Pretensioners     Security Alarm with Panic Button     Self-sealing Tires     Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer     SmartBeam® Headlamp Control     Supplemental Side-curtain and Seat-mounted Air Bags     Supplemental Turn Signal Mirrors with Courtesy Puddle Lamps     Tilt- and Telescoping-Steering Column     Tire Pressure Monitor Systems     uconnect phone featuring Bluetooth technology     uconnect gps Navigation System with Voice-Recognition     Xenon High-intensity Discharge (HID) HeadlampsCOLOR AVAILABILITY     Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat     Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat     Clearwater Blue Pearl Coat     Cool Vanilla Clear Coat     Dark Titanium Metallic Clear Coat     Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat (new)     Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat     Light Sandstone Metallic Clear CoatMANUFACTURING INFORMATION     2009 model year production start: August 2008     Production location: Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada     Walter P. Chrysler Executive Series long-wheelbase modification: Accubuilt, Inc. in Lima, Ohio     5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine: Saltillo Engine Plant in Saltillo, Mexico     3.5-liter V-6 engine: Kenosha Engine Plant in Kenosha, Wis.     2.7-liter V-6 engine: Kenosha Engine Plant in Kenosha, Wis.     Five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick: Indiana Transmission Plant II in Kokomo, Ind.     Four-speed automatic variable-line pressure transmission: Kokomo Transmission Plant in Kokomo, Ind.MARKET POSITIONThe 2009 Chrysler 300 continues the return of the great American car. With strikingly beautiful styling, the Chrysler 300 combines elegance, confidence, power and value.TARGET DEMOGRAPHICS     Gender: 60 percent male/40 percent female     Median Age: 40-54 years old     Median Annual Household Income: $75,000     Education: 45 percent to 60 percent undergraduates/graduates     Household: 73 percent married; 16 percent have children living at home     Occupation: 40 percent to 50 percent professional/technology/managerMARKET ADVANTAGESStrikingly beautiful styling     Pays homage to the original Chrysler 300 in a modern wayIncredible performance     New-generation HEMI V-8 engine (360 horsepower and 389 lb.-ft of torque) with fuel-saving MDS technology     Three exceptional engine options – 2.7-liter V-6, 3.5-liter High Output V-6 and 5.7-liter HEMI V-8     The exhilarating feel of rear-wheel drive     Optional all-wheel drive for outstanding performance and stability with four-season tractionDynamic and controlled handling     Near perfect 50-50 weight distribution     ESP with Brake Assist and All-speed Traction Control     Independent short- and long-arm (SLA) front suspension     Independent five-link rear suspensionUnsurpassed comfort and spaciousness     Front-wheel-drive interior package in a rear-wheel-drive passenger car     Tailored driver adjustability for custom comfort     Stunningly affordable     Combination of elegance, power and performance at an exceptional valuePRODUCT CHRONOLOGY2008 MODEL YEAR     Colors: Clearwater Blue Pearl Coat, Dark Titanium Metallic Clear Coat and Light Sandstone Metallic Clear Coat replace Marine Blue Pearl Coat, Linen Gold and Silver Steel Metallic     Exterior refresh including front and rear fascias and grille and new bodyside molding, taillamp design and deck lid     Interior refresh including redesigned instrument panel, instrument cluster, center console and door trim panels     New interior color combinations of Dark Khaki/Light Graystone and Dark Slate Gray     New seat cloth material     Upgraded soft-touch surfaces on armrests, center console and door trim     New faux wood interior accents on Chrysler 300 Limited     New speed-control stalk location     iPod interface added to UConnect® Hands-free Communication System module     New radio options            AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio (standard)         AM/FM/6CD/DVD/MP3 radio (optional)         MyGIG® Multimedia Infotainment System with available navigation         Boston Acoustics eight-speaker 5.1 Matrix surround-sound amplifier including subwoofer (available on Chrysler 300C)           LED lighting in front cup holders and front- and rear-door map pockets (included in Luxury Package on Chrysler 300 Limited and standard on Chrysler 300C)     Available adaptive cruise control on Chrysler 300C     Available rear-seat Video Entertainment System (VES®) included one-year subscription to SIRIUS Backseat TV (available on Chrysler 300 Touring Executive Series, 300 Limited and 300C)     Available Remote Start on Chrysler 300 Limited     New 17-inch wheel covers on Chrysler 300 LX     New 17-inch machined-face aluminum wheels on Chrysler 300 Touring     “Fuel Saver Mode” display on 300C     Power adjustable pedals on the Chrysler 300 Limited     Side-curtain and seat-mounted air bags (standard on Chrysler 300 Great American Package and available on remaining models)     Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system warning lamp on Chrysler 300 LX     Luxury Group bundles sun roof; Boston Acoustics six-speaker, 276-watt amplifier speaker system; MyGIG® Infotainment System with AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 radio; California Walnut wood accent on steering wheel, door pulls and interior trim; Remote Start; LED-illuminated front cup holders and front- and rear-door map pockets; SmartBeam® headlamp control system and rain-sensing windshield wipers (available on Chrysler 300 Limited)     Luxury Group II bundles adaptive cruise control, mirrors with supplemental turn signals and puddle lamps, passenger-side auto-dimming mirror, heated rear seats and California Walnut wood trim (available on Chrysler 300C)2007 MODEL YEAR     Colors: Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Marine Blue Pearl Coat and Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat replace Magnesium Pearl Coat, Midnight Blue Pearl Coat and Satin Jade     New 18-inch chrome-clad wheels standard on 300 Limited, 300C and all all-wheel-drive models     New interior color combination of Khaki/Light Graystone replaces Deep Jade/Light Graystone     Automatic oil change alert     SmartBeam® intelligent headlamp system control available on 300 Limited and standard on 300C models     Low-risk deployment air bags     Self-sealing tires now standard on Chrysler 300C     New W. P. Chrysler Executive Series long-wheelbase package adds six inches and 10.2 cubic feet of interior space to 300 Touring and 300C rear-wheel-drive models     Luxury Group II bundles auto-dimming passenger-side exterior mirror; heated rear seats, and supplemental turn-signal mirrors with courtesy puddle lamps (available on 300C)2006 MODEL YEAR     Colors: Linen Gold Metallic Pearl Coat replaces Deep Lava Red     Eight-way power passenger seat with power recline (replaces six-way power passenger seat)     Cruise control instrument panel indicator light added     Optional DVD video entertainment system in center console (300 Touring, 300 with the Limited Package and 300C)     Audio input jack added to AM/FM/CD radio     Five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick mated to 3.5-liter V-6 engine     Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature added to four-speed automatic transmission     New Tire Pressure Monitor warning lamp (300 Touring, 300 Limited Package)     New Tire Pressure Monitor display (300C)     300 Touring new 17-inch machined-face aluminum wheel     Comfort/Convenience Group (300 Touring)     Power-adjustable pedals with memory standard equipment on 300C     SIRIUS Satellite Radio with a one-year subscription standard on 300 Limited Package and 300C     Chrysler 300 Touring Signature Series Package introduced in 2005/2006 model year     Chrysler 300 Great American Package introduced     Heritage Edition Package for Chrysler 300C introduced2005 MODEL YEARThe all-new Chrysler 300 was introduced in model year 2005 marking the brand’s return to rear-wheel drive and the return of the HEMI engine after 50 years.Features included:2005 CHRYSLER 300     17-inch wheels and tires     2.7-liter, DOHC, 24-valve 178-horsepower V-6 engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission     Advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags     Air conditioning     AM/FM/CD radio with changer controls, auxiliary audio input jack and four speakers     Analog clock     Driver and passenger adjustable lumbar support     Driver-side one-touch-down power windows     Glove box lamp     Illuminated vision vanity mirrors     Occupant Classification System (OCS)     One-touch, three-blink lane change signal standard     Outside temperature display     Power eight-way driver’s seat     Power four-wheel disc brakes     Power locks     Rack-and-pinion steering     Rear 60/40 split seat with armrest and cup holder     Remote keyless/illuminated entry     Sentry Key® engine immobilizer system     Solar Control Glass windshield     Speed Control     Tilt- and telescoping-steering column2005 CHRYSLER 300 TOURINGIncluded all Chrysler 300 standard features plus/replaced by:     17-inch seven-spoke machined aluminum wheels     3.5-liter, SOHC, High Output, 24-valve 250-horsepower V-6 engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission     All-speed Traction Control     Available all-wheel drive with five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick     Body-color power heated mirrors     Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Brake Assist     Fog lamps     Leather-trimmed seats, steering wheel and shift knob     Mini-carbon center-stack bezel accent     Power four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)     One-touch, three-blink lane change signal2005 CHRYSLER 300 LIMITED PACKAGEIncluded all Chrysler 300 Touring standard features plus/replaced by:     17-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels     Automatic headlamps     Cargo net     Driver and passenger one-touch up/down power front windows     Dual-zone automatic temperature control with infrared sensing     Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with up to 128 customer-programmable features including trip computer, compass, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver and electrochromic interior rearview mirror     Heated front seats     In-cluster reconfigurable display     One-touch, three-blink lane change signal standard     Power six-way passenger seat     Security alarm with panic button on key fob     Six-speaker audio system     Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls2005 CHRYSLER 300CIncluded all Chrysler 300 Limited standard features plus/replaced by:     18-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels     19-gallon fuel tank     5.7-liter HEMI 340-horsepower V-8 engine with Multi-displacement System (MDS) mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick     160-mph speedometer     Boston Acoustics six-speaker sound system with 276-watt digital (DSP) amplifier     Chromed exterior door handles and window trim     Chromed, multi-function, power, heated foldaway mirrors with memory feature and driver’s auto-dimming and auto-adjust in Reverse     Dual exhaust with bright tips     Memory system: dual driver seats, radio presets, steering column, display and pedals (if equipped)     One-touch, three-blink lane change signal standard     Performance four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with All-speed Traction Control and Electronic Stability Program with Brake Assist     Power tilt- and telescoping-steering column with memory     Premium leather interior trim     Projector halogen quad headlamps with delay     Rain-sensitive wipers     Tortoiseshell-style interior accents     Satin Silver center-stack accent bezel     Trunk deck-lid liner