Car business class "Chrysler 300M" (Chrysler 300M): specifications, tuning

In the mid-90s, the American automaker Chrysler introduced the concept to the public, which became known as Eagle Jazz. It was this car that became the predecessor of such a luxury sedan as the Chrysler 300M. His debut took place in Detroit, in 1998. And in his appearance, you could actually catch some similarities with the concept, which became known 3 years ago. However, the exquisite appearance was not the only feature of this sedan.

Exterior

The length of the "Chrysler 300M" reaches five meters, in height - 1422 mm, and in width - 1980 mm. The wheelbase is quite impressive - 2870 mm. Ground clearance only 13 centimeters.

Externally, this car seems incredibly huge, but it's only at first glance, because it has an impressive length and a swept body. But the machine looks impressive. Attention attracts everything: a low roof, expressive optics, a large area of glazing (both front and rear), a long hood, a large forage and massive overhangs. Each element gives the appearance of the car sportiness and swiftness.

Salon

If you look inside the car, you can immediately understand that this is a true business class. Everything looks expensive and presentable. Only high-quality materials are used in decoration, and ergonomics is thought through to the smallest detail. By the way, the interior still looks modern and relevant.

On the torpedo you can see 3 ventilating deflectors and neat audio and climate control control units. The dashboard consists of four white circles with black indicators.

Particularly pleasing comfortable seats. They are wide, comfortable, moderately soft and are also regulated in 8 directions. The only thing they lack is a pronounced lateral support.

Three passengers will feel comfortable behind them. Places and spaciousness will be enough for everyone, in many respects thanks to the overall wheelbase and the length of the model.

Another worth noting is the trunk. Its volume is 530 liters. True, he also has a minus, which is a small loading aperture. Oversized things put in the compartment will not work.

What's under the hood?

"Chrysler 300M" is not only an attractive and comfortable business sedan, but also quite powerful and dynamic. Its characteristics justify sports design.

The base Chrysler 300M was equipped with a 203-horsepower 2.5-liter engine. This gasoline V-shaped atmospheric "six" dispersed the sedan to 210 km / h. A mark of 100 km / h the arrow of the speedometer reached 10.2 seconds after the start of the movement. By the way, this motor was offered in tandem with a 4-speed "automatic".

It is worth noting that the engine "Chrysler 300M" pretty solid fuel consumption. About 10.2 liters of gasoline goes for 100 kilometers in a mixed cycle.

True, the buyer could purchase a car with a more powerful engine under the hood. Its volume was 3.5 liters, and the power - 252 hp. Up to 100 kilometers the car with such a motor was accelerated in 7.8 seconds, and its speed limit was equal to 225 km / h. The consumption of this car, naturally, was more - about 12 liters in a mixed cycle.

Controllability

Talking about what the "Chrysler 300M" features, you can not fail to note the smoothness of the course and the controllability of the car. For a machine that weighs almost 2,000 kilograms, it is ideal. The only negative - a somewhat slow reaction to the sharp movements of the wheel. But no rolls in the corners, and the trajectory of this car holds. On the way, the car rides very confidently, especially the comfortable and soft suspension. Even large pits are smoothed out imperceptibly, which is the usual urban irregularities. However, if you drive this car on hard asphalt seams or rails, then you can feel the vibration in the steering wheel.

In general, do not test this model on bad roads. It, of course, is assembled soundly and can boast of good quality, but its clearance is only 13 centimeters. We need to remember this. And in any case, do not ride off-road, and if necessary, it is better to do it at minimum speeds.

And one more small nuance is the brakes. They are disk, ventilated, but they have to get used to. Quickly stop such a dimensional and dynamic car they can not, so the driver needs to brake in advance.

Equipment

This car, like every business-class car, has a fairly extensive list of equipment. There is an alarm system, CZ, ABS, EBD, immobilizer, Airbag, multifunctional steering wheel with power steering, cruise and climate control, on-board computer, electric adjustment of glasses, mirrors and seats, as well as their heating.

But that is not all. Also offered alarm with feedback, ESC, xenon headlights, navigator, light alloy 12-inch discs and factory tint. In general, everything that can only be used in this car is.

Cost

This topic should also be noted with attention, talking about the Chrysler 300M. The price of this car in America is 3-4 thousand dollars in our time. Initially, it cost more, naturally. In Russia, this model can now be found in ads for sale, and at a fairly modest price.

What it will be depends on the year of production, the equipment and the engine installed under the hood. For example, for 350 thousand rubles you can buy a model in excellent condition, produced in 2000, with a 3.5-liter engine. For this amount a person will receive a car in the maximum configuration with ASR, ABS, hydraulic booster, adjustable and heated seats, remote control, CZ and other pleasant additions. You can find options and cheaper, for example, for 200, 250 thousand rubles. But then it is advisable to check the car on the service station before buying, so that in the course of operation there is no unpleasant surprise like that the car was a bat, welded, etc. Still, the car is not new, you should be careful.

Owner Comments

The business class has always been in high esteem among motorists. Naturally, the majority, having a certain amount of money, makes a choice in favor of "Mercedes", "Audi" or BMW. That's only in Russia these machines are unlikely to get someone to surprise, but you want an originality, which Chrysler has plenty. So many people, after thinking, decided to buy this particular car.

"Chrysler 300M" reviews are only positive, largely due to its engine. Reliable and unpretentious in maintenance, it works quietly, which also pleases. Car enthusiasts say that on this car you can drive silently and dynamically, if you do not dial more than 2-2.5 thousand turns. Many more praise overclocking. It's impressive: you do not expect such dynamics from a car of 5 meters in length and weighing two tons.

Another advantage - an incredibly convenient setting of the gas pedal. As the driver presses on her, so the car will go. In the management of this car is really very convenient, especially pleases the checkpoint. Adaptive "machine" is adjusted to the style of driving. If a person goes rather slowly without gaining speed, then the gearbox switches to higher gears earlier, so that too much fuel is not wasted. Years later, these cars have a fairly solid consumption: around the city - about 15-17 liters (including traffic jams), along the highway - about 9-10.

Improving the car

Many people, having bought this or that car, feel a healthy desire to improve it, and it can be understood. The Chrysler 300M is no exception. Tuning often touched him.

The so-called lambo doors are considered to be especially popular. That is, those that open vertically. I must say that in this business sedan, like Chrysler, it looks good and justifies itself. Just to entrust the procedure for installing these doors you need a professional. In the absence of proper experience it will not be possible to improve, but to spoil the car.

Many more are installing a new aerodynamic body kit, which also makes the model more attractive and spectacular. Some change the console, the lining, make inserts under the tree, so that it looks more solid.

But the most difficult tuning is technical, namely, engine forcing. The motor of the "Chrysler" is powerful, but some drivers would like to make the figures even more impressive. If you want and skillful hands, you can increase the number of "horses" and up to 300. However, forcing is a whole complex of measures, during which you will have to replace pistons, connecting rods, valves and many other details. Trust this business only professionals need.