A car equipped with an American V8 engine looks like this
V8s may be harder to find these days, but there are still some available from American brands.
We hear that Chrysler is developing a full-size electric family sedan that will once again bear the 300 name, incorporating design elements and technology. Amazing Halcyon Concept.
The previous 300 (pictured below) was notable for its culturally cool muscular grace. It was powered by the available Hemi V8 engine and was powerful. As for its significance, when Chrysler was on the brink of bankruptcy in 2008 and removed the light bulbs from its vacant offices in Detroit to cut electricity costs, the Next Generation 300 was one of the few vehicles that continued development. The Halcyon demonstrates Chrysler’s continued belief in the possibility of an elegant, albeit futuristic, sedan, but also functional, perhaps thanks to next-generation stow-and-go seats. (The concept seat is stored in the rear trunk area.)
why is it important
Chrysler’s thin portfolio will receive a major boost from a seemingly timeless 300-inspired sedan that has been dubbed the poor man’s Bentley. chrysler 300 full size sedan Production was discontinued in December 2023 as Stellantis closed its Brampton, Ontario, Canada factory to renovate its facilities for future electrification. The plan was to replace it EV based on Chrysler Airflow Concept That concept has been revised many times, as has the corporate strategy and schedule for new Chrysler models. Stellantis is currently considering a crossover for 2027, and the possibility of a sedan revival after that.
Platform and powertrain
Chrysler brought back the nameplate in 1999 with the front-wheel-drive 300M and returned to rear-wheel drive in 2004 with the 300C, powered by a 5.7-liter Hemi V8. 2005 motor trend car of the year. Returning to the STLA Large platform means we can accommodate all drivetrains, including internal combustion engines, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, extended range hybrids, and battery electric vehicles. The original plan was for all future Chrysler models to be electric-only, but with consumers still slow to embrace pure EVs, hybrids could also be an option. The Hemi is very famous, but the latest Hurricane 3.0-liter turbocharged I-6 engine is smoother, fits the premium status this car is aiming for, and offers more power.
Another option is the Ram 1500’s eTorque powertrain, which combines a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 with a hybrid battery system. The sedan is expected to have all-wheel drive. STLA Large offers both 400-volt and 800-volt electrical architectures for up to 400 miles of range. 300 is also used. STLA Smart Cockpit, STLA Brain Connectivity and software-defined vehicle features include STLA AutoDrive, and self-driving features include STLA AutoDrive. The platform can also accommodate all body styles in case Chrysler balks and opts for a coupe-like crossover instead of a sedan.
Estimated price $65,000
Scheduled release date Fall 2028
Photo courtesy of Chrysler, Avavari
