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Chrysler 300C SRT-8

While the standard 300C is a dramatic-looking four-door with gutsy performance, the SRT-8 is a real supersaloon

Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Aggressive SRT oozes style

By Owen Mildenhall

August 2006

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Blistering performance aside, the SRT-8 drives like the standard car. Its biggest flaw is its slow steering, which requires plenty of input, but returns a surprising amount of feedback
Like your muscle cars to have more style? Another Chrysler Group model has just got some SRT therapy. While the standard 300C is a dramatic-looking four-door with gutsy performance, the SRT-8 is a real supersaloon.

Using a tuned version of the same 6.1-litre V8 engine fitted to the Jeep the Chrysler gets an extra 5bhp, taking the total to 425bhp. The flagship 300C sprints from 0-60mph in five seconds flat, and can hit a BMW M5-beating 168mph. Thanks to its size, the powerplant still feels relatively unstressed, and delivery of all that pace is smooth and relentless.

Blistering performance aside, the SRT-8 drives like the standard car. Its biggest flaw is its slow steering, which requires plenty of input, but returns a surprising amount of feedback.

The 300C’s chassis will leave keen drivers wanting a more involving drive, but the Chrysler offers a good blend of performance and comfort. At any speed, the SRT-8 feels heavy, but it oozes style, and no other luxury saloon can provide as much performance for the price.

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FIRST OPINION

    When it comes to performance-per-pound, the 300C SRT-8 is tough to beat, and it has the looks to match its supercar pace. Slow steering and a lack of chassis finesse will stop it becoming an all-time great, but Chrysler should be applauded for offering so much for so little. Just make sure you set aside enough cash to cover the thirsty V8’s fuel bills.

 

AT A GLANCE

    Engine: 6.1-litre V8, 425bhp
    Price: £39,040
     
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