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Project E490 - Chrysler tinkers with the 300C SRT8 Touring
13th March, 2007 | ||||
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Straight from the believe it or not files comes a story about the Chrysler
300C SRT8 Touring, which sells in very low numbers in Australia. Remembering
the Valiant Charger from the 1970s, in particular the high performance E49,
Chrysler's local operation has put together a 300C SRT8 Touring “E490”. It is
a local project that highlights the style and performance of the 300C SRT8. The
project is being conducted in conjunction with Mopar genuine performance parts,
Alpine Electronics and XPH Wheels. The E490* customer evaluation vehicle represents the range of enhancements
that customers make to their 300C’s. A small team of enthusiastic Chrysler Group
employees have in a limited time gained the support of many suppliers to produce
a low key customised vehicle that is distinctive. The Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, DaimlerChrysler
Australia-Pacific, David McCarthy said “I have always been a huge fan of the
300C and the introduction of the SRT8 Touring gave us an opportunity to do
something special. It was too good an opportunity to let go by! The SRT8 Touring
combines the evocative style of the 300C with the versatility that a wagon
provides. E490* is a vehicle that reflects the performance heritage of Chryslers
past as well as our present range. We are living up to our Chrysler motto that
‘Inspiration comes standard’." "With the co-operation of Alpine we had the opportunity to showcase the type
of in car entertainment that is available for relatively small outlays ($6,380
RRP). When this is allied to the sports exhaust and Mopar cold air intake E490
is car that delivers serious aural pleasure. This is a very aural car” The Manager Field Support, Service and Parts, Chrysler Group, Craig Rosevear
said “I am a Chrysler revhead from wayback. The E490* is probably the most
exciting thing that I have personally been involved in for many years." "The 300C is an awesome car and the SRT8 takes it just that bit further. We’ve
wanted to do something like this for years and now we have. It’s a real buzz to
be able to utilise our assets in this way. E490* embodies the true spirit of the
Chrysler Group.” Project E490*…prototype indicative pricing Chrysler 300C SRT8 Touring - $74,990 * Project E490 - Please note that this is a customer evaluation vehicle
and has not as yet been approved for public sale.
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