September 3, 2003

Chrysler 300C Touring concept to be shown at Frankfurt show

Detroit, Michigan - The Chrysler Group will reveal the new Chrysler 300C Touring Concept at the 60th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on Tuesday, September 9.

The new Chrysler 300C Touring concept is the wagon version of the Chrysler 300C sedan concept, which was revealed earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show. The Chrysler 300C sedan concept will make its European show debut alongside the new Touring version at the IAA.

The Touring concept expands the Chrysler 300C model range and shares most of the design, powertrain, chassis, equipment, interior appointments and technical specifications of the sedan concept. Adding all-wheel drive, a high level of versatility and roomy comfort for driver and passengers - matched with the ride and handling of a European sports sedan - the new Touring will enable the Chrysler brand to compete in the European E segment where around 40 per cent of sales are wagon derivatives.

A production version of the Chrysler 300C Touring concept will be available outside of North America late next year.

These two Chrysler 300C concepts also mark the return of the Hemi engine to the Chrysler brand after more than 30 years. The engine design that powered Chrysler's "letter series" cars in the 1950s has been re-engineered and reborn as the new 5.7 litre Hemi V8.

Chrysler says the Hemi engine in the 300C vehicles produces more power and torque than any Chrysler brand passenger car engine since the 426 HEMI of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

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