2009 LX and LY models: Features and Changes

[smoove7410]

Any news of a hard top convertible down the road?

[Casey]

i wonder if whatever they do to bump a 6.1 to 500hp can be done to previous 6.1s.... but i wonder how they could increase power 75 horse without more displacement from the motor. the 5.7 going from 340 to 370ish seems more reasonable than 425 to 500 without a larger motor. i could be wrong, or maybe there is something in these motors being held back, that we havent been able to access yet.

[thematrixhasu]

Originally Posted by thematrixhasu

The only problem is you have to create a new appeal for the car while also keeping your current client base.

This is what needs to be done, keep the external measurements the same add the two mode hybrid hemi on the 300c (the one on the aspen durango prototype) then also give it vvt and mds while also giving it the new 5.7 with 370 hp, so your miles per gallon would be around 24 mpg city because of the hybrid system. Then do the interior over more colors more options and keep the external big box look but refine it similar of how (GM took the old cts and refined the same look but made the new cts.) give it all led lighting which cost less. Then to keep manufacturing cost down, do like acura come with everything but two options all (C's should have a roof, wheels, airbags etc, the only option should be nav or no nav that way you save price. Then add 1500 to the price tag and there you go.

You have to add 1500 to the price tag to make up for the new two mode hemi hybrid with the new 5.7 with vvt and mds. Add 1500 to every 300c, Charger RT, Magnum RT, Grand Cherokee limited, Aspen Limited and Durango Limited. That way it will justify the use in all vehicles and keep manufacturing cost down. I'm sure the system is expensive but spread out over the entire line should bring cost down significantly. The engine bays in all the vehicles are big enough if they keep the cars measurements the same. In doing this you separate the C,RT,and Dur and Aspen limited from the SE, SXT, touring and base models greatly while also improving the company profits and gaining a great deal of demand for a 370 hp 24mpg (city) vehicle for 38000 and 39500 with navigation. Perfect. All options should be included, less manufacturing cost, Less parts cost for Chrysler, Less trouble and heart ache for the consumer. Now you might pay alittle more for the vehicle then you wanted to but With the fuel savings and options included I believe the customer and company can find a happy medium.

THIS IS MY LETTER TO CHRYSLER ON THE NEXT 300 MODEL, WHAT EVER THE LETTER BECOMES , SHOULD BE 300D

CHRYSLER I KNOW YOUR READING THIS PAY ATTENTION.


VVT= variable valve timing
MDS= Multi displacement System
Two mode hybrid:The all-new Chrysler Group HEMI Hybrid will offer our customers the best of both worlds: renowned performance and significantly improved fuel economy,” said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President – Product Development, Chrysler Group. “With the new HEMI-powered Chrysler Aspen Hybrid, we are delivering the ultimate combination of fuel efficiency, overall performance and capability in a premium full-size SUV.”

The new 5.7-liter HEMI Hybrid is expected to deliver an overall fuel economy improvement of more than 25 percent, including an improvement of nearly 40 percent in the city.
The HEMI powerplant, in hybrid form, will continue to feature Chrysler Group’s Multi-displacement System (MDS), which allows the engine to seamlessly alternate between four-cylinder mode when less power is needed and V-8 mode when more power is in demand. For the fifth year in a row — and every year since its 2003 re-introduction — Chrysler Group’s famous 5.7-liter HEMI engine has earned a place on Ward's 10 Best Engines list.
Two-mode Hybrid
Chrysler Group’s two-mode hybrid powertrain — jointly developed by DaimlerChrysler, General Motors and the BMW Group — represents a major automotive industry milestone due to the unprecedented fully integrated combination of electric motors with a fixed-gear transmission.

As a result of the low- and high-speed electric continuously variable transmission (ECVT) modes, the system is commonly referred to as the two-mode hybrid. However, the sophisticated fuel-saving system also incorporates four fixed gear ratios for high efficiency and power-handling capabilities in a broad variety of vehicle applications. The new Chrysler Aspen Hybrid and Dodge Durango Hybrid vehicles can be powered either by the electric motors or by the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine – or a combination of the two. During the two ECVT modes and four fixed-gear operations, the hybrid system can use the electric motors for boosting and/or regenerative braking. When full power is needed, the system automatically adjusts for passing, driving steep grades or hauling a trailer. The result is trend-setting hybrid technology that provides superior fuel economy, performance and load-carrying capability.

OK SO ADD STOP START TECHNOLOGY ALONG WITH AHS-C (Advanced Hybrid System) which is the new hybrid secret technology that might be coming in 09 or 10 on the new engine. It was confirmed by a friend of mine.

So with the new 5.7 vvt and mds along with ahs-c and stop start the new 2009 or 2010 300c will have 420 combined hp thats hybrid included, and get 23-25 mpg city and 26-30 mpg highway, Chrysler has a new hit on the way.
Damn the wait though

[OoTLink]

Any word on a 300c wagon?

[jwoo06]

what would be perfect is if they made a hybrid covertible, but i dont see that happening till '09 if at all......

[JeDiHemi]

i'd have to get rid of my hybrid and have it alongside princess... i guess i have mixed feelings about a hybrid 300 b/c it's a muscle car with the hemi, and if ppl want a hybrid, they should go buy one...

but, on the other hand, if it can sound like muscle, look like muscle, feel like muscle with as much horsepower as one, then maybe a hybrid version might not be so bad...

[Mills-SRT-Design]

I would guess that Chrysler takes the IMPERIAL concept as basic for a new 300C.

[JeDiHemi]

Originally Posted by Mills-SRT-Design

I would guess that Chrysler takes the IMPERIAL concept as basic for a new 300C.

possibly... but, chrysler scrapped and abandoned all interest in the imperial after researching the market, and deciding that it would be a very "careless and wreckless" decision to go forward with it. it was in some press release a few months ago...

[Ray526]

just joined the forum and have been going back and forth with the idea of putting 22"s on my 300. can anyone please give me any feedback on how the ride may change and if any mod have to be done if so. thanx in advance!

[UK CHRYSLER 300C]

Originally Posted by ResumeSpeed

2009 LX and LY models: Predicted features and changes
Last updated: April 30, 2007

Notes:
* This post will be continuously updated and/or corrected between now and until the 2009 models are released in the fall of 2008
* Much of the listed info is debuting exclusively here on 300CForums.com
* Some features may be optional and/or grouped in packages and available only on selected models■
* Some of the information posted here has not and will not be officially confirmed for quite some time
* Please do not make a vehicle buying decision based on information herein until it's officially announced


2009 Chrysler 300 Series (LX)

Estimated production startup (unless otherwise noted): July 2008

Models:

300 Base
300 Touring
300 Touring AWD
300 Limited
300 Limited AWD
300C
300C AWD
300C SRT8

Engines:

2.7L (300 base model only)
3.5L (300 Touring and Limited only)
5.7L (NEW MDS engine with VCT, 300C only)
6.1L (SRT8 only)


New Features:

300

300 Touring

300 Limited

300C
Ventilated front seats (?)
New "Keyless Go" ignition system

300C SRT8
New "Keyless Go" ignition system



2009 Dodge Charger (LX)

Models:

Charger SE
Charger SE AWD
Charger SXT
Charger SXT AWD
Charger R/T
Charger R/T AWD
Charger SRT8

Engines:

2.7L (SE only)
3.5L (SE, SXT only)
5.7L (NEW MDS engine with VCT, R/T only)
6.1L (SRT8 only)


New Features:


SE

SXT

R/T

SRT8:
New "Keyless Go" ignition system




2009 Dodge Challenger (LY)

(More info coming soon...)


Models:

Challenger SXT
Challenger R/T
Challenger SRT8


Engines:

3.5L (SXT only)
5.7L (NEW MDS engine with VCT, R/T only)
6.1L (SRT8 only)


Transmissions:

4-speed automatic (SXT only)
5-speed automatic (R/T, SRT)
6-speed manual (R/T?, SRT)


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only just noticed your thread,sorry if i'm repeating anything but itsays VTC engine,I take it this means Variable Camshaft Timing,I thought it was supposed to be too expensive and impossible for a hemi to have due to its configuration of pushrod assembly design in the cyl head,have they finally come up with the solution,if they have this monster should absolutley fly especially if Diablo get their hands on it,tell me im wrong so I dont have to buy another one.lol