Austria to build 300C!

[E55 KEV]

"Chrysler GROUP and Magna Steyr Enter Agreement for Chrysler 300C Production

Auburn Hills, Oct 27, 2004

Graz, Austria facility to support Chrysler 300C production for markets outside of North America

Production launch targeted for second quarter 2005

Magna agreement another example of Chrysler Group's Business Model Flexibility"

http://wwwsg.daimlerchrysler.com/SD7DEV/GMS/TEMPLATES/GMS_PRESS_RELEASE/0,2941,0-6-60892-1-1-text-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0,00.html

Of course the Europeans get a better car than we have. The suspension will be stiffer, 155mph speed limiter, z-rated tires, three headrest in back.

Even the V6 model is called 300C in Europe.

http://wwwsg.daimlerchrysler.com/GMS/CONTENT/IMAGES/792103c2005_308__mid.jpg

[AndyK]

Of course, the Euro 300C (with the Hemi) starts at $64,000. I'd expect some extra frills.

[Ramrod]

Of course, the Euro 300C (with the Hemi) starts at $64,000. I'd expect some extra frills.

How much of that extra cost is the taxes on the 5.7 L engine?

There is a reason so many engines are 2.0L

Ramrod

[E55 KEV]

Most German website list both prices. The German Chrysler sites does not state wheter the price is with or without VAT (Value Added Taxes).

List the 300C Hemi as 49,950 euro base price.

[jaheim]

The 300C will be built for European roads so it will have improved suspension and tires. It'll be interesting to see how many 300C's with 5.7L engines they will sell. Considering the high fuel cost it wouldn't make sense to buy a 300C with a 5.7 maybe thats why they have a smaller engine in the 300C,

[European Magnum Maniac]

1. VAT not included so 16% on Top!
2. Absolute the same car than in Usa just a different programming of the chip
3. 300C Touring AWD starts at 51000 Euro (appprox. 66000USD)
4. Nav and other Extras not included

Reason for that is that CHrysler are based in the MB Dealerchips and they dot like to cannibalize the MB sales