Final Chrysler 300C revealed before it retires next year

Following its tragic retirement from the Australian market earlier this year, the big and bold Chrysler 300C sedan is now preparing to wave goodbye to its home North American market, but the big four-door muscle car won’t be going quietly.

Yes, Chrysler has officially called time on its aged rear-drive large car, which will be sent off in style with the release of 2200 (2000 for the US, 200 for Canada) MY23-plated examples, all fitted with the raucous 6.4-litre HEMI V8.

There’s no comeback for the 350kW/637Nm Chrysler 300 SRT, which continues to serve NSW highway patrol duty, but the same big-bore bent eight will churn out 362kW/644Nm in the last 300C, propelling it to 100mph (97km/h) in a claimed 4.3 seconds.

If drivers keep their foot into it, Chrysler says the final 300C will lay down a 12.4sec quarter-mile time and top out at 256km/h.

An eight-speed automatic transmission takes care of gear shifting duties while red four-piston Brembo brakes, a 3.09 ratio limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers and an active exhaust headline the rest of the mechanical upgrades.

The more aggressive nature of these final 300Cs is underlined by the black exhaust outlets, new grille badging, black 20-inch alloy wheels, darkened chrome exterior trim and headlight bezels on the exterior, while the cabin features black ‘Laguna’ leather seat trim embossed with the new logo, silver stitching and carbon-fibre trim.

A premium 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system, smartphone mirroring and a heated steering wheel as well as heated and ventilated front seats headline the standard creature comforts beyond the aforementioned chassis and interior goodies.

“We’re celebrating the Chrysler 300 and its iconic legacy in the automotive world,” Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell said.

“The Chrysler 300 changed the automotive world in so many ways, and we will carry that spirit of ingenuity forward as we transform Chrysler with a fully electrified future and breakthrough customer experiences.”

Needless to say the last 300Cs won’t be coming to Australian showrooms but in the off chance any locals want to nab one and import it rather than secure a used Aussie-delivered variant, US pricing starts at an even $US50,000 ($A74,303) plus on-roads.

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