2012 CHRYSLER 300 SEDAN FULL SPECIFICATION

2012 CHRYSLER 300 SEDAN  FULL SPECIFICATION

Knowing that we live in a world of mutuality and "you scratch my back and I'll scratch, we are not surprised by the unveiling of the first year Chrysler redesigned 2012 300 Sedan,

courtesy of Motor Trend . For the record, the new business model is supposed to break cover Detroit Auto Show in January. In any event, the top of the Chrysler Group itself has decided that the world is quite worthy of some images can be viewed MT in the gallery by clicking the link here. Take a look and tell us what you think about the management style of 300, again in the comments below.

Chrysler to develop new Fiat 500 electric vehicle for U.S.

Chrysler announced today that it will build an all-electric vehicle using the Fiat 500 platform. For those who don’t know the Fiat 500EV made its debut back in January at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show and the manufacturer promises that the vehicle will demonstrate the immediate benefits of the alliance between Chrysler Group and the Fiat Group.

The US edition will undergo further development at Chrysler hq in Auburn Hills, Michigan. "The alliance with Fiat presented new opportunities to merge Chrysler Group engineering knowledge with new platforms and the Fiat 500EV is an outstanding example of our efforts," said Chrysler engineering executive Scott Kunselman.

“The Fiat 500 is a small, lightweight platform perfect for integrating electric-vehicle technology.” added the same Kunselman.

Pricing for the Fiat 500EV will be “competitive with similar electric vehicles in the market.” Most automakers have all-electric vehicles planned over the next few years.





Press Release

Chrysler Group LLC to Develop New Fiat 500 Electric Vehicle for the
United States

• New Fiat 500EV demonstrates benefits of Chrysler Group and Fiat
  Group alliance
• Zero-emission Fiat 500EV provides an environmentally friendly,
  clean, quiet driving experience freeing customers from escalating fuel
  costs and costly oil changes
• Department of Energy provides up to $48 million grant toward test
  fleet of 140 Ram Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• PHEV technology to improve fuel economy up to 65 percent with up to
  20 mile electric-only driving range

Chrysler Group LLC today announced its plans to engineer and produce a
pure electric vehicle using the Fiat 500 platform. Shown earlier this year
at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, the Fiat 500EV
demonstrates the immediate benefits of the alliance between Chrysler Group
and the Fiat Group as well as the speed at which the two companies can work
together on advanced vehicle programs.

"The alliance with Fiat presented new opportunities to merge Chrysler
Group engineering knowledge with new platforms and the Fiat 500EV is an
outstanding example of our efforts," said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice
President Engineering-Chrysler Group LLC. "The Fiat 500 is a small,
lightweight platform perfect for integrating electric-vehicle technology."

The Fiat 500EV powertrain is comprised of three main systems; high power
electric powertrain module, advance lithium ion battery, and an EV control
unit to manage power flows. Beginning in 2012, Chrysler Group will
manufacture the Fiat 500EV for the United States market. All powertrain
engineering and vehicle development will take place at Chrysler Group
headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. Pricing will be announced closer to
launch, but will be competitive with similar electric vehicles in the
market.

Chrysler Group is the vehicle electrification center of competence for
both Chrysler Group and Fiat Group. The company is exploring ways to promote
zero-emission transportation and the development of an electric-vehicle
charging infrastructure through partnerships to be announced in the future.

Last year Chrysler Group announced the company's intention to build the
Fiat 500 with a combustion engine for North America. The vehicle will debut
in late 2010.

Ram Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Chrysler Group has been selected for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant
of up to $48 million as part of a $2.4 billion American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act DOE Vehicle Electrification program. Chrysler Group is
planning to build a total of 140 Ram PHEVs for a three-year demonstration
project that includes various geographic and climatic locations across the
United States.

"This initiative represents how government, automotive industry,
suppliers and key partners are reaching common goals and demonstrates how
rapidly this type of advanced technology can be brought to market," said
Paolo Ferrero, Senior Vice President-Powertrain, Chrysler Group LLC.
"DOE-support for domestic advanced technology is an important enabler for
Chrysler Group and its key suppliers in order to understand and test
customer acceptance and the capability of PHEV systems in a variety of
real-world conditions."

The Ram PHEV features Chrysler Group's 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with a two mode
hybrid transmission and a 12KwHr lithium ion battery. The vehicle is capable
of up to 20 miles of zero-emission, pure-electric range without the need for
gasoline. An overall fuel economy improvement more than 65 percent is
expected for average drive cycles. Chrysler Group has partnered with
Electrovaya Inc. to supply the advanced lithium Ion batteries for the Ram
PHEV test fleet.

The DOE grant will expedite the development of vehicle-electrification
technology. More than 21 Chrysler Group partners across the U.S., including
utility companies, government agencies and Universities will independently
test the Ram PHEV and provide valuable data for the advancement of the
technology.

In 2008, Chrysler Group announced the company's intention to bring a Ram
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) to market. After closely evaluating the
response to hybrid pickups in the marketplace, the company could not
formulate an appropriate business case and has decided to cancel development
work on the 2011 Ram HEV.

Chrysler Group's alliance with Fiat Group brings new platforms and
technologies that allow the company to create an improved long-term product
strategy with greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Chrysler
Group's five-year plan has an uncompromising product schedule, including a
progressive vehicle electrification strategy.

Chrysler to develop new Fiat 500 electric vehicle for U.S.

Chrysler announced today that it will build an all-electric vehicle using the Fiat 500 platform. For those who don’t know the Fiat 500EV made its debut back in January at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show and the manufacturer promises that the vehicle will demonstrate the immediate benefits of the alliance between Chrysler Group and the Fiat Group.

The US edition will undergo further development at Chrysler hq in Auburn Hills, Michigan. "The alliance with Fiat presented new opportunities to merge Chrysler Group engineering knowledge with new platforms and the Fiat 500EV is an outstanding example of our efforts," said Chrysler engineering executive Scott Kunselman.

“The Fiat 500 is a small, lightweight platform perfect for integrating electric-vehicle technology.” added the same Kunselman.

Pricing for the Fiat 500EV will be “competitive with similar electric vehicles in the market.” Most automakers have all-electric vehicles planned over the next few years.





Press Release

Chrysler Group LLC to Develop New Fiat 500 Electric Vehicle for the
United States

• New Fiat 500EV demonstrates benefits of Chrysler Group and Fiat
  Group alliance
• Zero-emission Fiat 500EV provides an environmentally friendly,
  clean, quiet driving experience freeing customers from escalating fuel
  costs and costly oil changes
• Department of Energy provides up to $48 million grant toward test
  fleet of 140 Ram Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• PHEV technology to improve fuel economy up to 65 percent with up to
  20 mile electric-only driving range

Chrysler Group LLC today announced its plans to engineer and produce a
pure electric vehicle using the Fiat 500 platform. Shown earlier this year
at the 2010 North American International Auto Show, the Fiat 500EV
demonstrates the immediate benefits of the alliance between Chrysler Group
and the Fiat Group as well as the speed at which the two companies can work
together on advanced vehicle programs.

"The alliance with Fiat presented new opportunities to merge Chrysler
Group engineering knowledge with new platforms and the Fiat 500EV is an
outstanding example of our efforts," said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice
President Engineering-Chrysler Group LLC. "The Fiat 500 is a small,
lightweight platform perfect for integrating electric-vehicle technology."

The Fiat 500EV powertrain is comprised of three main systems; high power
electric powertrain module, advance lithium ion battery, and an EV control
unit to manage power flows. Beginning in 2012, Chrysler Group will
manufacture the Fiat 500EV for the United States market. All powertrain
engineering and vehicle development will take place at Chrysler Group
headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. Pricing will be announced closer to
launch, but will be competitive with similar electric vehicles in the
market.

Chrysler Group is the vehicle electrification center of competence for
both Chrysler Group and Fiat Group. The company is exploring ways to promote
zero-emission transportation and the development of an electric-vehicle
charging infrastructure through partnerships to be announced in the future.

Last year Chrysler Group announced the company's intention to build the
Fiat 500 with a combustion engine for North America. The vehicle will debut
in late 2010.

Ram Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Chrysler Group has been selected for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant
of up to $48 million as part of a $2.4 billion American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act DOE Vehicle Electrification program. Chrysler Group is
planning to build a total of 140 Ram PHEVs for a three-year demonstration
project that includes various geographic and climatic locations across the
United States.

"This initiative represents how government, automotive industry,
suppliers and key partners are reaching common goals and demonstrates how
rapidly this type of advanced technology can be brought to market," said
Paolo Ferrero, Senior Vice President-Powertrain, Chrysler Group LLC.
"DOE-support for domestic advanced technology is an important enabler for
Chrysler Group and its key suppliers in order to understand and test
customer acceptance and the capability of PHEV systems in a variety of
real-world conditions."

The Ram PHEV features Chrysler Group's 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with a two mode
hybrid transmission and a 12KwHr lithium ion battery. The vehicle is capable
of up to 20 miles of zero-emission, pure-electric range without the need for
gasoline. An overall fuel economy improvement more than 65 percent is
expected for average drive cycles. Chrysler Group has partnered with
Electrovaya Inc. to supply the advanced lithium Ion batteries for the Ram
PHEV test fleet.

The DOE grant will expedite the development of vehicle-electrification
technology. More than 21 Chrysler Group partners across the U.S., including
utility companies, government agencies and Universities will independently
test the Ram PHEV and provide valuable data for the advancement of the
technology.

In 2008, Chrysler Group announced the company's intention to bring a Ram
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) to market. After closely evaluating the
response to hybrid pickups in the marketplace, the company could not
formulate an appropriate business case and has decided to cancel development
work on the 2011 Ram HEV.

Chrysler Group's alliance with Fiat Group brings new platforms and
technologies that allow the company to create an improved long-term product
strategy with greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Chrysler
Group's five-year plan has an uncompromising product schedule, including a
progressive vehicle electrification strategy.

Chrysler kicks off prolongation of Pentastar V6 engine, before wellknown as “Legendarybird”

Chrysler launched production of its all-new 3.6-liter 'Pentastar' (Phoenix) V-6 engine today at its Trenton, Michigan South Engine Plant. Chrysler first introduced the engine at the New York Auto Show last year, announcing that it would launch in the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - a vehicle expected to hit showrooms in the second quarter of 2010. The engine will ultimately replace seven different V-6 engines currently in the Chrysler Group lineup, resulting in less-costly and more efficient engine production.

Design this all aluminum, 60-degree, dual-overhead cam (with non-static valve timing) powerplant to see lots of use in a near-term destiny – Chrysler boasts that the Pentastar V6 will replace 7 stream V6 engines. In the brand-new Grand Cherokee, a Pentastar will put out 280 horsepower The 22-percent enlarge during 6,400 rpm and 260 pound-feet of torque (an 11-percent alleviation at 4,800 rpm.

Just as importantly, Chrysler tells us that the newborn engine module be 11 proportionality more render economical than the organisation it replaces, and it module separate on either lawful 87-octane fuel or E85. This kinsfolk of engines equal a $730 meg investment, and the 822,000-square-foot Trenton artefact module be healthy to display more than 400,000 engines per year.




Press Release

Chrysler Group LLC Celebrates Production Launch of Pentastar V-6 Engine
at All-new Trenton, Mich., Facility

• Governor, Wayne County Executive, Mayor and UAW join employees for
  celebration


• All-new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 to replace seven current V-6 engines,
  resulting in flexibility, efficient operations and significant cost savings
  to the company


• Michigan becomes center of Chrysler Group's powertrain offensive


• Nearly $1 billion in powertrain investments in Michigan since 2007

Auburn Hills, Mich., Mar 19, 2010 - With Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm
and other local officials in attendance, Chrysler Group LLC celebrated the
launch of its all-new Pentastar V-6 engine at an event today at the Trenton
(Mich.) South Engine Plant (TSEP).

In addition to the Governor, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Trenton Mayor
Gerald Brown, UAW Chrysler Department Assistant Director Tim Bressler and other
local officials joined Chrysler Group executives and Trenton South employees in
recognizing the importance of the plant and the new engine in the future success
of the Company.

"The Pentastar engine is a cornerstone of Chrysler's efforts to re-invent its
business model with strong, brand-focused, world-class quality products," said
Scott Garberding, Head of Manufacturing, Chrysler Group LLC. "The new Trenton
South plant demonstrates the Chrysler Group's commitment to supporting economic
development in Michigan. It also acknowledges the support of the International
UAW and our outstanding workforce for helping us create an engine plant that can
compete with the best in the world. Their efforts will help establish Trenton
South as a premier manufacturer of fuel-efficient engines in support of the
Company's future growth."

Chrysler Group's all-new flex-fuel Pentastar V-6 is the most advanced V-6 engine
in the company's history. This new line of V-6 engines will contribute to an
overall fuel-efficiency improvement of more than 25 percent across the Chrysler,
Ram Truck, Jeep® and Dodge product lineup. More refined and fuel-efficient, the
Pentastar engine will ultimately replace seven current Chrysler Group V-6
engines and utilize advanced technologies from the Fiat alliance such as
Multiair, direct-injection and turbocharging.

The first application of this engine will be in the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand
Cherokee, due out in the second quarter this year.

The start of production at Trenton South represents one piece of the Chrysler
Group's revamped powertrain strategy. In December 2009, the Company announced
that it would invest $179 million in its Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA)
plant in Dundee, Mich., to produce the 1.4-liter, 16-valve Fully Integrated
Robotized Engine (FIRE). Together, these two plants - with a combined investment
of nearly $1 billion - position Michigan at the center of Chrysler Group's
powertrain offensive.

"With the start of production here in Trenton and the recently announced
investment in Dundee, Chrysler Group has helped affirm Michigan's position as
the world's leader in automotive innovation and excellence," said Gov. Granholm.
"These projects further demonstrate that Michigan has the competitive business
climate, infrastructure and talented workforce to compete in the global
marketplace."

Chrysler Group announced a $730 million investment in the Pentastar program when
it broke ground on the all-new 822,000-square-foot facility in May 2007. The
plant will have an annual manufacturing capacity of more than 400,000 engines.

"Three years ago, Chrysler Group demonstrated its confidence in its workforce by
investing in its powertrain operations," said the UAW's Bressler. "Today, the
UAW members at Trenton are excited to participate in building the next
generation of high quality, fuel-efficient engines for Chrysler's great lineup
of vehicles and thereby, ensuring the Company's future success."

Chrysler kicks off prolongation of Pentastar V6 engine, before wellknown as “Legendarybird”

Chrysler launched production of its all-new 3.6-liter 'Pentastar' (Phoenix) V-6 engine today at its Trenton, Michigan South Engine Plant. Chrysler first introduced the engine at the New York Auto Show last year, announcing that it would launch in the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - a vehicle expected to hit showrooms in the second quarter of 2010. The engine will ultimately replace seven different V-6 engines currently in the Chrysler Group lineup, resulting in less-costly and more efficient engine production.

Design this all aluminum, 60-degree, dual-overhead cam (with non-static valve timing) powerplant to see lots of use in a near-term destiny – Chrysler boasts that the Pentastar V6 will replace 7 stream V6 engines. In the brand-new Grand Cherokee, a Pentastar will put out 280 horsepower The 22-percent enlarge during 6,400 rpm and 260 pound-feet of torque (an 11-percent alleviation at 4,800 rpm.

Just as importantly, Chrysler tells us that the newborn engine module be 11 proportionality more render economical than the organisation it replaces, and it module separate on either lawful 87-octane fuel or E85. This kinsfolk of engines equal a $730 meg investment, and the 822,000-square-foot Trenton artefact module be healthy to display more than 400,000 engines per year.




Press Release

Chrysler Group LLC Celebrates Production Launch of Pentastar V-6 Engine
at All-new Trenton, Mich., Facility

• Governor, Wayne County Executive, Mayor and UAW join employees for
  celebration


• All-new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 to replace seven current V-6 engines,
  resulting in flexibility, efficient operations and significant cost savings
  to the company


• Michigan becomes center of Chrysler Group's powertrain offensive


• Nearly $1 billion in powertrain investments in Michigan since 2007

Auburn Hills, Mich., Mar 19, 2010 - With Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm
and other local officials in attendance, Chrysler Group LLC celebrated the
launch of its all-new Pentastar V-6 engine at an event today at the Trenton
(Mich.) South Engine Plant (TSEP).

In addition to the Governor, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Trenton Mayor
Gerald Brown, UAW Chrysler Department Assistant Director Tim Bressler and other
local officials joined Chrysler Group executives and Trenton South employees in
recognizing the importance of the plant and the new engine in the future success
of the Company.

"The Pentastar engine is a cornerstone of Chrysler's efforts to re-invent its
business model with strong, brand-focused, world-class quality products," said
Scott Garberding, Head of Manufacturing, Chrysler Group LLC. "The new Trenton
South plant demonstrates the Chrysler Group's commitment to supporting economic
development in Michigan. It also acknowledges the support of the International
UAW and our outstanding workforce for helping us create an engine plant that can
compete with the best in the world. Their efforts will help establish Trenton
South as a premier manufacturer of fuel-efficient engines in support of the
Company's future growth."

Chrysler Group's all-new flex-fuel Pentastar V-6 is the most advanced V-6 engine
in the company's history. This new line of V-6 engines will contribute to an
overall fuel-efficiency improvement of more than 25 percent across the Chrysler,
Ram Truck, Jeep® and Dodge product lineup. More refined and fuel-efficient, the
Pentastar engine will ultimately replace seven current Chrysler Group V-6
engines and utilize advanced technologies from the Fiat alliance such as
Multiair, direct-injection and turbocharging.

The first application of this engine will be in the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand
Cherokee, due out in the second quarter this year.

The start of production at Trenton South represents one piece of the Chrysler
Group's revamped powertrain strategy. In December 2009, the Company announced
that it would invest $179 million in its Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA)
plant in Dundee, Mich., to produce the 1.4-liter, 16-valve Fully Integrated
Robotized Engine (FIRE). Together, these two plants - with a combined investment
of nearly $1 billion - position Michigan at the center of Chrysler Group's
powertrain offensive.

"With the start of production here in Trenton and the recently announced
investment in Dundee, Chrysler Group has helped affirm Michigan's position as
the world's leader in automotive innovation and excellence," said Gov. Granholm.
"These projects further demonstrate that Michigan has the competitive business
climate, infrastructure and talented workforce to compete in the global
marketplace."

Chrysler Group announced a $730 million investment in the Pentastar program when
it broke ground on the all-new 822,000-square-foot facility in May 2007. The
plant will have an annual manufacturing capacity of more than 400,000 engines.

"Three years ago, Chrysler Group demonstrated its confidence in its workforce by
investing in its powertrain operations," said the UAW's Bressler. "Today, the
UAW members at Trenton are excited to participate in building the next
generation of high quality, fuel-efficient engines for Chrysler's great lineup
of vehicles and thereby, ensuring the Company's future success."

Dodge Ram Power Wagon Spy

We just told you that that Chrysler will be launching four new "Moparized" vehicles later this month, and our spies have already caught one of these new vehicles – the Dodge Ram Power Wagon – on the streets of southeast Michigan.


Unlike the Power Wagon that's just now hitting dealers, this is a totally unique package, featuring a single-cab configuration with a short, style-side bed. The huge off-road tires and exaggerated wheel arches lead us to believe that this is Chrysler's answer to the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor (if only in concept form), and our spies tell us that this prototype "made hair-raising sounds" as it drove by, leading us to believe that the 383-horsepower Hemi V8 is underhood.


We can't wait to see the production version on March 27 at the 44th Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. If these spy shots are anything to go off of, it looks like it'll be serious fun for desert storming.



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Alfa Romeo Not Planning Multiair V-8 Engine

The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, despite its extremely limited production, certainly counts as both rear-wheel drive and V-8-powered. But rumors of an Alfa based on the Chrysler LX platform have been stirring for some time now, opening the door to a more mass-market top-level sedan.


According to the report, an Alfa source told Autocar that, "No front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive Alfa Romeo will use a engine larger than a V6." That is rather conclusive on the point, but it also infers two things: first, that there are more rear-wheel drive Alfa Romeos in the works; and second, that V-8s might find homes under their hoods.


News emerging from Europe this week says new Chrysler corporate cousin Alfa Romeo won't be developing a V-8 engine anytime soon, though a quick read in between the lines may shed some light on the issue. Tapping into the corporate parts bin to bring Fiat Multiair technology to Chrysler engines, including the Pentastar V-6, may be a real possibility, as well.


Likewise, the limitation to the V-6 engine for the front- and all-wheel-drive models means that tapping into the Multiair variable intake valve programming system found on the MiTo hatchback's four-cylinder unit could improve efficiency and output to levels that would make a V-8 unnecessary in those applications.


Fiat does, however, have access to Chrysler's forthcoming 3.6-litre Pentastar V6, which it could equip with its new Multiair valve train to improve efficiency. Chrysler's powertrain division is now being run by Fiat's product engineering boss Paolo Ferrero.
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