Chrysler 300

The **Chrysler 300** is a full-size car produced by Stellantis North America and its predecessor companies. It was offered as both a four-door sedan and a station wagon in its first generation (2005–2010) and continued as a sedan in subsequent generations (2011–2023). The model line shared components with vehicles from Daimler-Benz during its development.

## First generation (2005–2010)

The first generation of the Chrysler 300 was introduced as a modern interpretation of the 1955 Chrysler C-300 and officially launched as the 2005 model. It was built on the Chrysler LX platform and had ties to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class for its structural elements and certain components. The 300 was initially available in different trims, including the base model, Touring, Limited, and the higher-performance 300C, which featured a 5.7 L Hemi V8 engine. The SRT-8 variant, introduced in 2005, was the high-performance model, equipped with a 6.1 L Hemi V8 that delivered 425 horsepower.

A station wagon version, known as the 300C Touring, was offered in markets outside North America, sharing its rear bodywork with the Dodge Magnum. Diesel engines were also available in some international markets, including Europe and Australia.

## Second generation (2011–2023)

The second generation of the Chrysler 300 debuted in 2011, maintaining the rear-wheel-drive layout and many foundational elements of the first generation. It featured a revised platform called the LD, an evolution of the LX. The engine lineup included the 3.6 L Pentastar V6 and the 5.7 L Hemi V8, while a 6.4 L Hemi V8 was available in the SRT model. The SRT-8, launched in 2011, could reach 0–60 mph in about 4 seconds and included performance features like Brembo brakes and sportier suspension tuning.

The second-generation 300 was offered with all-wheel drive in some models and was available with both standard and luxury trims, including the 300C, 300S, and Touring. A diesel option was available in Europe and Australia. The 300 was marketed in Europe as the Lancia Thema until 2014.

## Markets

The Chrysler 300 was sold worldwide, the car was especially popular in North America, but it was also marketed in other regions, including Europe, where it was sold as Lancia Thema from 2011 to 2014, in the United Kingdom and Ireland it was sold as The Chrysler 300C, the car was also sold in Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.

## Discontinuation

In 2022, Stellantis confirmed that the Chrysler 300 sedan would be discontinued after the 2023 model year due to declining sales and the company’s strategy to prioritize electric vehicle development over fossil fuel-powered models. The 300 was set to be replaced by a Chrysler-badged all-electric vehicle, previewed by the Chrysler Airflow EV concept.

Production officially ended on December 8, 2023, with the final unit being a Velvet Red 300C.

## Infobox (automobile)

- **name**: Chrysler 300
- **image**: 2016 Chrysler 300 Limited AWD front 4.22.19.jpg
- **aka**: Lancia Thema (Europe; 2011–2014)
- **manufacturer**: Chrysler (automotive brand), Chrysler
- **production**: February 1, 2004– December 2023
- **model years**: 2005–2023
- **class**: Executive car, Full-size car  (E-segment, E)
- **layout**: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, Front engine, automobile layout, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
- **predecessor**: **For Chrysler 300:**
Chrysler 300M
Chrysler Concorde
Chrysler Intrepid (Canada)
**For Lancia Thema:**
Lancia Thesis (Europe)


## Infobox (automobile)

- **image**: Chrysler 300C .jpg
- **name**: First generation
- **aka**: Chrysler 300C
- **caption**: Chrysler 300C
- **production**: January 28, 2004–2010
- **model years**: 2005–2010
- **assembly**: Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Brampton Assembly)
Graz, Austria (Magna Steyr; 2005–2010)
Beijing, China (Beijing Benz; 2006–2009)
- **body style**: 4-door notchback sedan (car), sedan
5-door station wagon (not in North America)
- **platform**: Chrysler LX platform
- **transmission**: 4-speed _Ultradrive#42RLE, 42RLE_ automatic transmission, automatic
5-speed _5G-Tronic, W5A580_ automatic
- **height**:
SRT8:
- **weight**: 3,721–4,046 lb (1,688–1,835 kg)
- **wheelbase**:
 (Executive Series)
- **engine**: 2.7 L _Chrysler LH engine, EER_ V6 engine, V6
3.5 L _Chrysler SOHC V6 engine, EGG_ V6
5.7 L _Chrysler Hemi engine#5.7 / 345, EZB Hemi_ V8 engine, V8
6.1 L _Chrysler Hemi engine#6.1, ESF Hemi_ V8
3.0 L _Mercedes-Benz OM642, OM642 turbodiesel_ V6
- **related**: Dodge Charger (LX), Dodge Charger
Dodge Challenger (2008), Dodge Challenger
Dodge Magnum
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)
- **designer**: Ralph Gilles (2000)
Freeman Thomas (2000)
Tom Gale (2000)


## Infobox (automobile)

- **name**: Second generation (LD)
- **image**: Chrysler 300 C LD Bright White (8) (cropped).jpg
- **aka**: Lancia Thema (Europe; 2011–2014)
Chrysler 300C
- **production**: December 2010–December 9, 2023
- **model years**: 2011–2023
- **assembly**: Brampton, Ontario, Brampton, Canada (Brampton Assembly)
- **designer**: Lou Gasevski
- **body style**: 4-door notchback sedan (car), sedan
- **platform**: Chrysler LX platform, Chrysler LD platform
- **transmission**: 5-speed _5G-Tronic_ Automatic transmission, automatic
 8-speed _ZF 8HP transmission, 8HP45_ automatic

8-speed 8HP70 automatic
- **engine**: 3.0 L _Chrysler Pentastar_engine#3.0 L, Pentastar_ V6 engine, V6 (China)
3.6 L _Chrysler Pentastar engine#3.6L, Pentastar_ V6 engine, V6
5.7 L _Chrysler Hemi engine#5.7 / 345, Hemi_ V8
6.4 L _Chrysler Hemi engine#6.4 / 392 Apache, Hemi_ V8
3.0 L _List of VM Motori engines#A 630 DOHC, VM A630_ turbodiesel V6
- **related**: Dodge Charger (LD), Dodge Charger
Dodge Challenger (2008), Dodge Challenger
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211)
- **caption**: Pre-facelift