The Chrysler 300C epitomized chill erstwhile it was resurrected successful 2005 with rear-wheel drive, a HEMI V8, and an upscale design. Now, astir 20 years later, the institution is saying farewell to the 300 with a constricted variation 300C that builds connected the bequest of the old SRT variant.

Starting nether the hood, the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 makes a triumphant instrumentality and it’s sporting 485 hp (362 kW / 492 PS) and 475 lb-ft (644 Nm) of torque. That’s a sizable leap implicit the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, which churns retired a much humble 363 hp (271 kW / 368 PS) and 394 lb-ft (534 Nm) of torque.

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While it’s not the Hellcat that galore fans were hoping for, it enables the 2023 Chrysler 300C to rocket from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) successful 4.3 seconds. If drivers support their ft planted, the exemplary volition tally the 4th mile successful 12.4 seconds and yet deed a apical velocity of 160 mph (257 km/h).

The motor is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which is geared for “maximum performance” and tin displacement successful a specified 160 milliseconds. Buyers volition besides find a limited-slip differential and a four-piston Brembo braking strategy with reddish calipers. They’re joined by an adaptive damping suspension and an progressive exhaust that pumps the dependable of the roaring V8 done 2 sizable tips.

The 300’s plan has withstood the trial of clip and Chrysler isn’t messing with occurrence arsenic the high-performance exemplary has a comparatively low-key appearance. However, determination are a fewer telltale clues including a tri-color 300C badge connected the grille. It’s joined by a rear spoiler and 20-inch forged wheels that are wrapped successful all-season show tires. Elsewhere, determination are darkened lighting units, achromatic chrome trim, and a constricted colour palette that includes Gloss Black, Velvet Red, and Bright White.

While the car eschews its erstwhile trademark tortoise shell-inspired trim, buyers volition find achromatic leather beforehand seats with heating and ventilation arsenic good arsenic embossed 300C logos. They’re joined by metallic opposition stitching, c fibre trim, and soft achromatic accents. We tin besides spot alloy pedals and an 8.4-inch infotainment strategy with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.

We tin expect to larn afloat details person to its motorboat adjacent spring, but Chrysler confirmed the exemplary volition travel equipped with a heated steering instrumentality arsenic good arsenic an assortment of operator assistance systems. Among the second are Advanced Brake Assist, Lane Departure Warning Plus, and Full Speed Collision Warning Plus.

Chrysler is currently accepting reservations and pricing starts astatine $55,000 earlier destination ($1,695). That’s beauteous tenable and fans amended enactment accelerated arsenic lone 2,000 units volition beryllium offered successful the United States. It volition beryllium adjacent rarer successful its location state of Canada, wherever conscionable 200 units volition beryllium available.

This communicative has been updated with unrecorded photos from the Detroit Auto Show floor. You can travel our sum of NAIAS here.

Photos Mike Gauthier / Carscoops and Chrysler