The Dodge Charger and Challenger are going out with a literal truckload of special editions, and it appears Chrysler is also planning a special send off for the 300. While the company is keeping details under wraps, they confirmed a “2023 model [year] special edition Chrysler 300” will be announced at a later date. There’s no word on specifics at this point, but it’s only natural to assume the model will serve as a final tribute to the once popular sedan.
Besides announcing the mysterious special
edition, Chrysler introduced the 2023 300 which features a very minor update.
In particular, the SafetyTec Plus Group is now available on the entry-level 300
Touring and it adds an assortment of driver assistance systems including
adaptive cruise control with stop and go, automatic high-beam headlights, and
full-speed forward collision warning with active braking. The package also
includes rain-sensing windshield wipers, LaneSense lane departure warning with
lane keep assist, and ParkSense front and rear.
The Chrysler 300 is notable for riding on a rear-wheel
drive architecture and offering both V6 and V8 engines. The former produces up
to 300 hp and 358 Nm of torque, while the
5.7-liter HEMI V8 cranks out 363 hp and 534 Nm of
torque. The latter engine enables the model to accelerate from 0-96
km/h in less than six seconds.
While the 2023 model year is expected to
be the last for the current Chrysler 300, officials have previously hinted at a
possible electric successor.
