2011 Chrysler 300C

[Buick61]

Originally Posted by Taglane

This photoshopped picture has been around for months. It was on MT's Cover I believe.

Odd that I got it from Car and Driver, then.

[MyImpalaSS]

Originally Posted by Sal Collaziano

I'm not sure I've seen that one before - but I'm pretty sure it's not going to look anything like that. The latest renditions I saw were very close to the current model - but nicely updated.. I love the picture, though...

They need to come up with a whole new design, not just a refresh. The current desing is getting a little long in the tooth.

[MyImpalaSS]

Originally Posted by KITT222

When the 300C came out the first and only thing that came to mind was "Yet another gangters-mobile that is going to appear in every music video on MTV next to the Escalade for years to come" I really dont think that there is a real need for a car like that.

The 300C isn't a gangsters-mobile. Its' two platform mates the Magnum and Charger are as you see them in many videos.

[GMfan1111]

Originally Posted by MyImpalaSS

They need to come up with a whole new design, not just a refresh. The current desing is getting a little long in the tooth.

Your not the only one who thinks that. Sergio Marchione apparently didn't like it either and according to sources has ordered a redesign for the front and rear ends. That's why the new 300C/charger hasn't appeared yet in tester form. Last I heard the new Durango is still a go as is and should be appearing in the winter when it begins testing. But Personally I expect the 300C/Charger to appear in the wild sometime next year

[Taglane]

Originally Posted by Buick61

Odd that I got it from Car and Driver, then.

Ah It could've been. I have subscriptions to Automobile, MT, R&T, C&D, so its hard to keep track.

[hawaiitahoe]

Originally Posted by KITT222

When the 300C came out the first and only thing that came to mind was "Yet another gangters-mobile that is going to appear in every music video on MTV next to the Escalade for years to come" I really dont think that there is a real need for a car like that.

Honestly, Irrelevant.

The 300c has great styling (current) and one can argue that it has aged well, much more than say an impala. I love both cars dont get me wrong but ya'll gotta stop doggen on chrysler designs especially when it has proven itself in popularity, chrysler designs have a different class feel and its just great.

300c on page 1 looks sickly, i love that imperial too!

[PAULSTS1]

Originally Posted by Buick61

You are thinking of this:

Ever since I was a kid, I promised myself someday I would own an Imperial. I remember that concept and with some freshening it could be done if finances permit. Chrysler is the only company which will offer RWD full sized vehicles so I believe it's a market that can't lose.

The Charger is my favorite F/S design, but the Challenger my conquest!

[Exploder]

Probably the only car on my future list.

Some people on the Chrysler 300 forums complained about this design, but I like it. At least it still looks like a 300, same body shape, profile and all. If the 2011 Grand Cherokee is any indication the new 300 should be great.

Produce the 200C and Chrysler will have something going for it again. Maybe even produce the Imperial, since Hyundai is bringing out the Equus...and voila.

[jry]

Originally Posted by Exploder

Probably the only car on my future list.

Some people on the Chrysler 300 forums complained about this design, but I like it. At least it still looks like a 300, same body shape, profile and all. If the 2011 Grand Cherokee is any indication the new 300 should be great.

Produce the 200C and Chrysler will have something going for it again. Maybe even produce the Imperial, since Hyundai is bringing out the Equus...and voila.

As long as the quality goes up.

[ChevroletRevived]

I haven't seen that picture before, but it does look similar to the 300C image released in Chrysler's "Viability Plan" to the government.

[PA Dweller]

Originally Posted by jry

As long as the quality goes up.

With Fiat in control how likely is that?

[JBsZ06]

For the press that has seen the 2011 300 c and the Charger say its the most beautiful cars...........

[Bravada]

With Fiat in control how likely is that?

Actually, very likely. Fiat have taken their own quality from the abyss to acceptable levels and keep improving. I think that Chrysler can learn more from Fiat than the Japanese - the latter have just been doing the same for the past few decades and are actually slipping, Fiat has experience in not only building quality product, but more importantly - quality improvement.

[Danko]

Front is okay but the rest will fall short. It needs the FINS from '57 AND the new 392 they have been working on (the '57 also had a famous 392 hemi that was and still is used by many dragsters). This style would make a nice wagon if they don't add fins and the wheels are nice but Cheapo will not use them, of course.............. Chrysler is also falling very short with the number of gears in their trans. I read they are considering an eight-speed auto. Sure........ Right........ Un-huh.........

[mikmak]

When mrs. mak first saw a 300C (SRT8 no less) she said it looked like an old mans car. I lol'd.

Seriously though, as Buick61 said, it has saved Chrysler's bacon (to some extent). There is little in the way of competition, so keeping it fresh should be a no brainer, they just need to eek out some extra efficiency.