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Best looking Chryslers? Answer: Chrysler Hemi-C concept circa2000
Joe Pfeiffer wrote:
> Steve > writes: >> Again, nothing after '75 even comes CLOSE to making my all-time list anyway. > > I suppose I need to get off my chest that I actually like the > first-generation Cordoba, the last few years of C-bodies, and the > R-body New Yorker. I realized as soon as I typed that that SEVERAL bodies that were in production in 75 remained so through at least 78. Newport/New Yorker (in one of their finest incarnations), B-body 'Doba, and a few others. So I revise it to say nothing after 83 (I'll fess up that I kinda like the J-body Cordoba and the 81-83 J-based Imperial, too). |
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Best looking Chryslers?
Daniel J. Stern wrote:
> On Mon, 4 Aug 2008, Lloyd wrote: > >> What do you think are the best looking Chryslers since 1965? > > Entire Chrysler-brand line as well as Imperial for '65 > '65 Barracuda > '66-'67 Charger > '67 and '69 Valiant > '67-'69 Barracuda > '70-'72 Dart > I would express shock that its really Dan who is even posting here again... but with a list like that its GOTTA be him ;-) |
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Best looking Chryslers? Answer: Chrysler Hemi-C concept circa 2000
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>, Lloyd > wrote: > I never liked the 300M styling. The Intrepid, Concorde, LHS, and > Vision were all good looking, but the 300M had about 5 different > shaped openings in the front (headlights, grille, fog lights, lower > grille), none of which blended with any of the others. Plus the deck > was too short and the grille too little. Me either. A few times a 300 has parked beside my '95 LH. Oh my, what a contrast, a truck front end attached to a window squashed car, beside a lovely looking car. No contest. |
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Best looking Chryslers? Answer: Chrysler Hemi-C concept circa 2000
Lloyd > wrote:
> I never liked the 300M styling. > the 300M had about 5 different shaped openings in the front > (headlights, grille, fog lights, lower grille), none of which > blended with any of the others. Josh S wrote: > Me either. > A few times a 300 has parked beside my '95 LH. > Oh my, what a contrast, a truck front end attached to a window > squashed car, beside a lovely looking car. No contest. You're both a bunch of bone-heads. We're talking about the LH-300M, not the Fischer Price LX-300. The 300 Hemi-C concept was NOT a stock 300m front-end. I guess Lloyd never bothered to look at these pics: Front view: http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/chr..._hemi_m_06.jpg Rear view: http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/chr..._hemi_m_02.jpg And if he bothered to read the page, he'd see the following (below). This was going to be the next evolution of the LH body style, complete with V-8 and RWD (but naturally the FWD V6 would still be the base option). This is what a 2-door LH car would have looked like. Then Daimler comes along and ****s Chrysler up completely. ---------------- DaimlerChrysler today unveiled the Chrysler 300 Hemi(R) C, a four-passenger V-8 rear-wheel drive convertible, at the 2000 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The quintessential Chrysler, this concept combines contemporary design,elegance, luxury and legendary Hemi-power. 'This vehicle explores a direction we might take if we were to return to an all-American V-8, rear-wheel drive luxury performance car such as the famed '57 Chrysler 300 C convertible,' said Tom Gale, Executive Vice President -Product Development and Design. 'The epitome of motoring elegance and affordable luxury, the Chrysler 300 Hemi C concept adds the heritage only this company can offer: a powerful V-8 Hemi engine.' The prototype all-aluminum 353 cubic inch (5.7-liter) pushrod V-8 engine features hemispherical combustion chambers and two spark plugs per cylinder. Its estimated power of 353 horsepower and 353 lb.-ft. of torque is delivered to the rear wheels via a robust four-speed automatic transmission. The powerful V-8 Hemi engine has improved fuel efficiency and emissions through seamless automatic deactivation of four of the eight cylinders during highway driving and deceleration. A hydraulically shifted lost-motion feature deactivates the valves while the motor management system interrupts ignition and fuel supply to those cylinders. The system maintains full engine performance for acceleration and overtaking. The concept's independent suspension has modified MacPherson struts in front and an aluminum five-link coil-over-shock rear set-up. For increased body stiffness and crisp ride and handling characteristics, a unique structural door latch design is being developed for the Hemi C concept. Fourteen-inch ventilated front and rear disc brakes with four-piston calipers, 19-inch front wheels and tires and 20-inch rear wheels and tires amply live up to the Chrysler 300 Hemi C's estimated performance. Reflecting its Hemi heritage, the vehicle will sprint to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and clock a top speed of 160 mph. In a thoroughly modern way, the Chrysler 300 Hemi C design pays homage to the legendary '57 300 C. Terrific proportions, a monocoque profile with pronounced wheel flares and a seemingly endless hood are some of its design characteristics. Said Joe Dehner, Senior Design Manager and responsible for the exterior design: 'It is as if we stretched the body around the V-8 Hemi engine. The concept's rear-wheel drive set-up allowed for a minimal front overhang, while the front fender air exhaust ports and the centrally placed chrome twin exhaust pipes signal its performance. And similar to the world's best-selling convertible, the Chrysler Sebring, this concept is a true four-seat convertible.' Elegance and affordable luxury are reflected by the concept's clean, sleek and athletic lines. The sculpted hood focuses attention on the high-placed Chrysler winged badge and enlarged 300M-style chrome grille. A center peakline runs from the front to the rear and works with the raked chrome bodyside moldings to give the Chrysler 300 Hemi C its chiseled appearance. Dehner's loving attention to detail is shown in the front and rear light units that provide a visual link to the 300M, the sculpted chrome door handles and the center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL) wrapped around the Chrysler winged badge. The Chrysler 300 Hemi C interior is in harmony with its refined exterior. Mimicking the chrome bodyside molding, a wedged California walnut molding links the instrument panel to the hard-cover tonneau with integrated automatic roll-over bar. An understated monochromatic taupe-based color palette and purposeful use of chrome enhances the elegant atmosphere in the concept car. Adjustable pedals guarantee a comfortable seating position for short and tall drivers. 'The design and execution of this interior emphasize craftsmanship,' said Lance Wagner, Senior Design Manager and responsible for the Chrysler 300 Hemi C interior. 'That is apparent in the California walnut application on the steering wheel, the chrome details, the leather-tailored seats, the one-touch power top and tonneau cover and the location and fabrication of the Chrysler winged badges, the ignition in the instrument panel and the gated gear shift.' The concept comes equipped with a driver 'Infotronic' system. This unique feature includes a global positioning system, a trunk-mounted 'plug-and-play' laptop computer, Internet access for real-time weather and traffic information and e-mail. A fingerprint scanner hooked up to a tiny camera provides added security, important in any vehicle and especially in a soft top convertible. The vehicle will not function if the driver's fingerprint and picture don't match the system's information. The Infotronic system is directed by voice commands or through its liquid crystal display in the instrument panel. Voice commands also control the vehicle's audio, climate control, diagnostics, phone and security systems and the driver's home security system. 'The straight-line power of the '50s and '60s has been replaced by a balance of crisp handling and sophisticated performance,' said Gale. 'Yet the Chrysler 300 Hemi C still reflects the same philosophy and pedigree of those early letter series cars.' The Chrysler 300 Hemi C concept is custom painted with a Frosted Mocha Pearlcoat finish and rolls on custom Goodyear tires. Source - Chrysler Press In 1955, Chrysler introduced the C300. The 'C' stood for coupe and the 300 was the horsepower rating of the original Hemi engine equipped with , two four barrel carbs, solid lifters, special manifolds, and enlarged dual exhausts. This vehicle gave the Chrysler Corporation a performance and sporty image, a much needed persona in this post World War II era. Many European manufacturers, such as Jaguar and MG, had introduced high powered, small, responsive sports cars. American manufacturers countered with the Chevrolet Corvette and the Ford Thunderbird. The Chrysler 300 was a performance car with a contemporary 'Forward Look' designed by ex-Studebaker stylist Virgil Exner. The design was void of the popular chrome sides which was prevalent during this era. It was simple but aggressive gentleman's car. The Chrysler 300 was outfitted with a hemispherical (Hemi) combustion chamber 5.4 litre V-8 that produced 300 horsepower and matted to a performance modified two-speed 'PowerFlite' automatic gearbox. The body came from the New Yorker; rear quarter moldings were compliments of the Windsor. The two piece grille came from the Imperial. An improved suspension was implemented to provided sporty and responsive handling. The base price was $4,055. Sales of the C300 were fueled by its success on the stock car circuit. The C300 dominated the sands of Daytona Beach, Florida where it won the stock production class and took home the Tom McCahill trophy. From 1955 through 1957 it was the fastest American car. In 1959, a 300D driven at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats by Norm Thatcher set a new Class E speed record of 156.387 mph. During the same year, Brewster Shaw achieved a quarter-mile time of 16 seconds with a trap speed of 94 mph at Daytona Beach, Florida. For 1956, Chrysler increased the displacement of its Hemi engine to 5.8 liters and changed the name to 300B. With 355 horsepower, the V8 engine had one horsepower per cubic inch, an achievement that very few manufacturers were able to claim. The letters continued to climb the alphabet annually until the 300L of 1965 (the letter I was skipped). They became known as the 'letter cars'. In 1959, the 392 hemi was replaced with the 413 cubic-inch Golden Lion wedge-head design engine. In 1962, the 300 Sport series became available along side the 300H. The 300, without a letter designation was continued until 1971. In 1970, the 300 Hurst was produced, built by Chrysler and modified by the Hurst Company. The modifications included two-tone paint, special striping, spoiler on the deck lid, and wheels. The 300 name was again revived in 1979 as the 300 Special Edition, but endured a short life span. It was based on the Cordoba platform and available only in white with red leather interior. Even with eleven years of production, less than 17,000 were produced. The bodystyle's available were either a two door hardtop or convertible. The convertible was not available during 1955, 1956, and 1963. In the early 2000's, Chrysler revived the model name with the 300M. For most 300 enthusiasts, it is a good attempt, but far from the original 300's. The original 300's, as argued by some MOPAR enthusiast, is considered to be the first muscle cars. Although they were fast, they were also large and luxurious, qualities that muscle cars did not typically process. The 300 did get American moving on the fast track to the horsepower and performance revolution, and looked good while doing it. 2000 Chrysler 300 Hemi C Year 2000 Make Chrysler Model 300 Hemi C Engine Location Front Drive Type Rear Wheel Production Years for Series 1999 - 2004 Combined MPG 0.00 Introduced At 2000 Detroit, MI Performance 0-60 mph 5.9 seconds. Top Speed 160 mph | 257.4 km/h Similar top speeds Engine Engine Configuration V Cylinders 8 Engine Hemi Aspiration/Induction Normal Displacement 5.70 L | 347.8 cu in. | 5700.4 cc. Horsepower 350.00 HP (257.6 KW) Torque 353.00 Ft-Lbs (478.7 NM) HP / Liter 61.4 BHP / Liter Transmission Information Gears 4 Transmission Automatic |
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Best looking Chryslers? Answer: Chrysler Hemi-C concept circa 2000
In article >, MoPar Man >
wrote: > DaimlerChrysler today unveiled the Chrysler 300 Hemi(R) C, a > four-passenger V-8 rear-wheel drive convertible, at the 2000 North > American International Auto Show in Detroit. > > The quintessential Chrysler, this concept combines contemporary > design,elegance, luxury and legendary Hemi-power. > > 'This vehicle explores a direction we might take if we were to return to > an all-American V-8, rear-wheel drive luxury performance car such as the > famed '57 Chrysler 300 C convertible,' said Tom Gale, Executive Vice > President -Product Development and Design. Since you love the 300 why don't you see your Chrysler dealer and get a deal. I was just in to my Chrysler dealer today and saw piles of 300 & 300Cs waiting for someone to love them. Unfortunately no buyers in sight. |
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Best looking Chryslers? Answer: Chrysler Hemi-C concept circa 2000
Me Dummy wrote:
> Since you love the 300 why don't you see your Chrysler dealer and > get a deal. > I was just in to my Chrysler dealer today and saw piles of 300 & > 300Cs waiting for someone to love them. You are a Dummy, aren't you? The 300 Hemi-C concept shown at several auto shows in the year 2000 was never made as a production car. For christ sake people, have a look at these pics before you confuse that 300 Hemi-C concept with the rolling abortion that is the current production model 300: http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/chr..._hemi_m_06.jpg http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/chr..._hemi_m_02.jpg |
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Best looking Chryslers? Answer: Chrysler Hemi-C concept circa 2000
I've always liked the M. great use of the LH bodies.
http://pub13.bravenet.com/photocente...736F4B4682.jpg http://pub13.bravenet.com/photocente...07E4DA4D21.jpg here's a stock photo of the 2000 concept. http://pub13.bravenet.com/photocente...052B14CF4D.jpg isee some of the Current LX body 300 in this thing..... http://pub13.bravenet.com/photocente...AA482424F6.jpg "MoPar Man" > wrote in message ... > Me Dummy wrote: > >> Since you love the 300 why don't you see your Chrysler dealer and >> get a deal. >> I was just in to my Chrysler dealer today and saw piles of 300 & >> 300Cs waiting for someone to love them. > > You are a Dummy, aren't you? > > The 300 Hemi-C concept shown at several auto shows in the year 2000 was > never made as a production car. > > For christ sake people, have a look at these pics before you confuse > that 300 Hemi-C concept with the rolling abortion that is the current > production model 300: > > http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/chr..._hemi_m_06.jpg > http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/chr..._hemi_m_02.jpg |
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Best looking Chryslers? Answer: Chrysler Hemi-C concept circa2000
MoPar Man wrote:
> Lloyd > wrote: > >> I never liked the 300M styling. >> the 300M had about 5 different shaped openings in the front >> (headlights, grille, fog lights, lower grille), none of which >> blended with any of the others. > > Josh S wrote: > >> Me either. >> A few times a 300 has parked beside my '95 LH. >> Oh my, what a contrast, a truck front end attached to a window >> squashed car, beside a lovely looking car. No contest. > > You're both a bunch of bone-heads. We're talking about the LH-300M, not > the Fischer Price LX-300. > No, I think they're talking about the 300M The 300M is just as fugly the 300 HemiC (LX), but in different ways. My main problem with the 300M is that it was unnaturally shortened from the other LH vehicles. The bobbed trunk looked like someone cut the clay model of a Concorde off with a wire, slapped some bland taillamps on it, and then said "go to production! The front end was only a little less appalling- hood pinched too short, weirdly compressed grille opening, bug-eyed headlamps (projectors like the LHS/Concorde LXI had would have been better), etc. At least with the LX 300, you can get a v8 and rear drive. |
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Best looking Chryslers? Answer: Chrysler Hemi-C concept circa 2000
rob wrote:
> here's a stock photo of the 2000 concept. > http://pub13.bravenet.com/photocente...052B14CF4D.jpg Tell me THAT isin't a gorgeous car... Speak up Lloyd - I can't hear you. > I see some of the Current LX body 300 in this thing... > http://pub13.bravenet.com/photocente...AA482424F6.jpg I'm pretty sure I saw that concept car at the '99 Detoit auto show - along with a great-looking Charger concept car: http://www.supercars.net/cars/425.html http://www.supercars.net/Pics?v=y&s=...Concept1 .jpg |
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Best looking Chryslers? Answer: Chrysler Hemi-C concept circa 2000
Steve wrote:
> No, I think they're talking about the 300M Lloyd is (but he's knocking the Hemi-C concept as looking TOO similar to the 300m, which it doesn't). > No, I think they're talking about the 300M Josh is not. Josh S wrote: > Oh my, what a contrast, a truck front end attached to a window > squashed car, beside a lovely looking car. No contest. "A truck front end attached to a window squshed car" That's the description of the current LX-body 300's. > The 300M is just as fugly the 300 HemiC (LX), but in different ways. You need glasses. > My main problem with the 300M is that it was unnaturally shortened > from the other LH vehicles. The 300M had a design target of 5 meters in length because that was seen as the largest realistic car length for UK and European export market (except Daimler didn't have the balls to market the 300m in Europe, since they were running Chrysler at the time. I do remember seeing the odd 300m in several European countries back in the 2001 - 2004 time frame though. They were used in the Netherlands as taxis.) If you wanted a full-size vehicle, then you could still buy the LHS (practically an identical car back in '99 to the 300m - except longer). I personally have no issues with the length of the 300m - I simply don't need the extra length and it makes it easier to garage. Besides, the seats fold down so you can put long items in it if you really have to (like 8-foot poles or 2 x 4's). > The bobbed trunk looked like ... It's got the best-looking rear end of any V-6 car made in the last 8 years. > The front end ... The front end is distinctive, clean and sharp compared to every other sub-32k car made in the last 8 years. > At least with the LX 300, you can get a v8 and rear drive. And a few hundred extra pounds of dead weight. > At least with the LX 300, you can get a v8 and rear drive. Both of which are largely irrelevant if not disadvantageous to a significant segment of the market. That said, you will notice that the Hemi-C concept had RWD and a V8. I own a '67 Dodge Monaco and '73 Satellite (both V8-RWD, both in storage). When I bought my '00 300m (the first FWD car I've EVER owned) there were few V-8, RWD cars being sold (the Lincoln LS being one example). After driving the 300m for the past 8.75 years, I probably would not replace it with a RWD car as my daily driver for all 4 seasons. Because I have to contend with at least 4 solid months of snow, there is no way I would go back to a RWD car - and I'd never buy an AWD car either. If I didn't have to contend with snow, I'd happily buy a RWD car. |
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