| Conventional wisdom holds that the Chrysler 300 owes its success to its boisterous, larger-than-life styling, and a lot of owners will confess to being drawn to the big sedan’s standout sheetmetal. But the 300 also offers fine steering and an excellent blend of ride and handling, as you’d expect from a vehicle that employs major suspension components from the Mercedes E-class sedan of the mid-’90s. Under its hood buyers can choose from mild and wild Hemi V-8s, with up to 425 horses coupled to a five-speed automatic with manual control. Also available are a pair of smooth V-6s for delivering a more sedate blend of mileage and performance. The 300 has a huge back seat (even huger in the new-for-’07 long-wheelbase versions), a capacious trunk, and fold-down rear seats to provide cargo utility. The cabin is structurally rigid, free of road-induced vibrations, and impressively quiet. Finally, this goodness comes at prices that make the 300 a standout in today’s crowded automotive landscape. Whether you judge a car by its looks, speed, practicality, quality, or value, the 300 remains the best big mainstream sedan on the market. VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear- or 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan BASE PRICE: $24,555–$41,095 ENGINES: DOHC 24-valve 2.7-liter V-6, 190 hp, 190 lb-ft; SOHC 24-valve 3.5-liter V-6, 250 hp, 250 lb-ft; pushrod 16-valve 5.7-liter V-8, 340 hp, 390 lb-ft; pushrod 16-valve 6.1-liter V-8, 425 hp, 420 lb-ft TRANSMISSIONS: 4-speed auto, 5-speed auto with manumatic shifting DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 120.0–126.0 in
Length: 196.8–202.8 in
Width: 74.1 in
Height: 57.9–58.4 in
Curb weight: 3750–4300 lb FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city driving: 14–21 mpg | 
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