Engine: 5.7-liter overhead-valve hemi-head V8 with Multi-Displacement cylinder deactivation

Engine Options: 178-hp 2.7-liter V6; 250-hp 3.5-liter V6; 340-hp 5.7-liter V8; 425-hp 6.1-liter V8

Transmission: 5-speed automatic with AutoStick manual-shift feature

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: two-stage front airbags with passenger weight sensors, anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Optional Safety Equipment: front and rear curtain-style head protection airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, self-sealing tires, tire-pressure monitor, rear obstacle detection

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Model Tested: Chrysler 300C ($35,395)

Standard Equipment: leather seats and trim with tortoise shell accents, heated power-adjustable front seats with position memory, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls, power adjustable pedals; dual zone automatic climate control, AM-FM stereo with single CD, audio input jack and six Boston Acoustics speakers, electronic vehicle information center, Sirius satellite radio with 12-month subscription, auto-dimming rearview and driver's outside mirror, universal garage-door opener, solar control glass, fog lights, 18-inch alloy wheels

Options as Tested: Protection Group II ($1,080) includes curtain style head-protection airbags, rear park assist, self-sealing tires, UConnect, auto-dim rearview mirror wit microphone, and cabin air filtration; Navigation and Sound Group II ($2,290) includes DVD-based GPS navigation system, 368-watt audio output with six speakers plus subwoofer AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3 with six-CD changer; Luxury Group II ($1,490) includes heated rear seat and outside mirrors with turn signals, courtesy lamps and auto-dimming on passenger side

Destination Charge: 675

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 340 @ 5000

Torque: 390 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 15/23

Wheelbase: 120 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 196.8/74.1/58.4 inches

Track Front/Rear: 63.1/63.1 inches

Turning Cycle: 38.9 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.7/55.9/41.8 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.0/55.9/40.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 15.6 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, short-long arm with coil springs and stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 5.6 inches

Curb Weight: 4097 pounds

Towing Capacity: 2000 pounds

Tires: P225/60R18 self-sealing

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS and Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 19.0 Gallons