2012 Chrysler 300S

2012 Chrysler 300S Specifications

2012 Chrysler 300S is boosted with powerful 6.4liters HEMI V-8 engine with an output of 465Hp Horse-power and a 347 kW at 6,000 rpm, With an Maximum torque of 630 Nm/465 lb-ft at 4,200 rpm.

Displacement cc : 392[6,424]
Bore x Stroke : 4.09 x 3.72 [103.9 x 94.5]
Fuel-Injection: Sequential,multi-port, electronic,return less,automatic features Fuel Saver mode.
Compression Ratio : 10:9:1
Output power : 465hp [347 kW] @ 6,000rpm
Max Torque : 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) @ 4,200rpm
Transmission : 5-Speed transmission.
Suspension: Front Independent SLA with high upper "A" arm, Coil spring over ADS Bilstein shock absorber, 30mm.stabilizer bar, lateral and diagonal lower links. Rear 5-link Independent with Coil spring, ADS Bilstein shock absorber and isolated suspension cradle, link type 18mm stabilizer bar

Tiers :
Front tires : 245/45R20
Rear tires : 245/45R20
Alloy-Wheel : Black chrome finish { 20 x9.0 }

"Good Things"

The famous RAPPER is seen driving 2012 Chrysler 300S through the street of Los Angeles while showing the signature of powerful Beats by Dr.Dre audio system available in the car.

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Report: Chrysler developing TR Ram Life Style Truck to compete with Honda Ridgeline

Does the world need a competitor to the Honda Ridgeline? While sales figures of Honda's half-truck would lead us to believe consumers aren't clamoring for such a vehicle (Honda only sold 16,142 Ridgelines in 2010, barely more than the 13,047 Dakota's Dodge moved), recent reports indicate that Chrysler seems to think otherwise.

We've known for some time that Dodge was considering a small urban-style pickup – ever since it showed off the Rampage Concept (shown above) at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show and then mentioned it again in Chrysler's rambling five-year plan announced in 2009 – but talk of the so-called Lifestyle Pickup had cooled off... until now.

According to wheels.ca, Chrysler suppliers were recently briefed on the automaker's future product plans, and a replacement for the unloved Dakota is on the docket. It's thought that Chrysler may build the vehicle in Windsor, Ontario atop its minivan platform, which lends credence to the Ridgeline comparison.

We have to wonder if the crossover platform employed by the latest (and very well-received) Durango might be a better bet, but we'll surely reserve judgement until something more concrete than these rumors begin to surface. We're also curious as to whether the small pickup would wear a Dodge or Ram badge. Stay tuned for more...

Source;
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/18/chrysler-developing-tr-ram-life-style-truck-to-compete-with-hond/

Chrysler ME Four Twelve

The spectacular quad-turbo, V-12 powered, mid-engine Chrysler ME Four-Twelve super car has roared onto the scene to shine as the most advanced Chrysler ever built.

AMG Powertrain and Ricardo Clutch Transmission for Unmatched 0-60 Performance
The heart of the ME Four-Twelve is its all-aluminum, quad-turbo, 6.0-liter V-12 engine. With electronic sequential multipoint fuel injection and a 9.0:1 compression ratio, the ME Four-Twelve’s AMG-developed engine delivers 850 bhp @ 5750 rpm, with 850 lb-ft. (1150 N-m) of torque between 2500 and 4500 rpm on premium unleaded fuel. The specific power output translates to 142 bhp/liter, and with a curb weight of just 2880 lbs. (1310 kg), the ME Four-Twelve has the weight-to-power ratio of 3.4 lbs/bhp – each of these sets new performance records and new benchmarks in the super car category.

And, befitting a machine that will play comfortably in the super car league, the performance of the ME Four-Twelve is stunning. In our projections and modeling, the ME Four-Twelve goes from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, 0-100 mph in 6.2 seconds and it will blister through the quarter mile in 10.6 seconds at 142.0 mph. The estimated top speed of the ME Four-Twelve is 248 mph (400 km/h). The vehicle is designed and packaged to achieve outstanding thermal performance under extreme operating conditions. Its large capacity, high-efficiency engine-cooling system allows this engine to retain optimum thermal performance – a key advantage in the super car arena.

The 7-speed Ricardo Double Clutch Transmission was developed specifically for this vehicle and features the latest double wet-clutch technology and electronic control strategy. The exclusive ME Four-Twelve transmission delivers uninterrupted torque to the rear wheels with 200 millisecond shift times.

Advanced Composite Structure, Cat-Quick Agility
The ME Four-Twelve’s advanced, carbon fiber bodywork was designed to mate to a carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque tub. Aluminum crush structures and chrome-moly sub-frames complete the ME Four-Twelve’s rigid support structure. Taking advantage of its impressive racecar-like structural rigidity, the ME Four-Twelve’s suspension, steering and brakes are engineered for super car performance. Overall, the vehicle’s structure – consisting of multiple materials - achieves an ultra lightweight design with outstanding vehicle rigidity and complies with all US federal regulations related to impact testing.

The suspension is comprised of double wishbones, aluminum control arms, horizontally-opposed coil-over dampers with electronically controlled compression and rebound tuning, stainless-steel push rods and a blade configured anti-roll bar.

The ME Four-Twelve braking system features massive 15.0-inch (381 mm) ventilated carbon ceramic composite disc brake rotors with six-piston aluminum mono block calipers for superior braking performance during all driving conditions. The composite discs are sixty-five percent lower in weight than comparable cast iron rotors. This results in significantly reducing unsprung mass and improving shock damping response.
ME Four-Twelve wheels are cast aluminum: 19×10-inch front and 20×12.5-inch rear. Michelin high-performance radials are 265/35ZR19 in the front and 335/30ZR20 in the rear.
Ultimate Chrysler Engineering and Design Statement – to the Last Aerodynamic Detail
At just 44.9 inches tall, 78.7 inches wide and 178.8-inches long, the two-seat, mid-engine ME Four-Twelve has a striking presence – poised as if ready to pounce. The ME Four-Twelve carbon fiber body work has that “chiseled all from one piece” look, honed from hours of development in the Chrysler Group wind tunnel in Auburn Hills, Mich.
The computer controlled active rear spoiler articulates rearward 100 mm to increase down-force to a total of 925 lbs. (421 kg) at 186 mph (300 km/h), while achieving a competitive coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.358. This results in unwavering stability at the ultra-high speeds of which ME Four-Twelve is capable. All body openings have been optimized to achieve maximum thermal performance. In addition, large vented front and rear wheel houses reduce lift as well as active and passive aerodynamic devices that have been implemented to provide stable vehicle performance at all speeds. Those devices include:
A front fascia splitter for increased frontal down-force
A fully developed underbody with integral rear diffuser to reduce lift and provide additional rear down-force
Formations in the belly pan forward of each wheel to aid in reducing lift
The decklid rear “ski-slope” formation improves rear down-force
Large rear grille integrated into the fascia helps ventilate air through the engine compartment
Cubic section at the leading edge of the front fascia helps air attach to the underbody and reduces lift

A Tasteful and Purposeful Interior Environment
Chrysler brand beauty and elegance has been blended with the function and form that are essential in the ultimate super car. For example, ME Four-Twelve’s interior shows the carbon fiber structure of the body tub throughout, used for its light-weight attributes but refined in texture to fulfill the Chrysler brand promise. In addition, leather-covered sport seats, a tilt steering wheel, automatic climate control and a premium audio system are housed in a vehicle that is just as at home on the highway as it is on the race track. About creating exciting, desirable automobiles. And, as such, it’s not really a concept car but is, in fact, a prototype that will be road-ready by summer.”

Automakers fear domino effect from GM, Chrysler failure

Sorry, more doomsday BS.

Honda executives tell Trade Minister fallout from financial woes could hurt supply chain

Bruce Campion-Smith Ottawa bureau chief

OTTAWA–The collapse of North American auto giants General Motors and Chrysler could drag down other automakers, International Trade Minister Stockwell Day warns.

Day had met executives from Honda during a trade mission to Japan and reported yesterday they shared his concerns about the potential domino effect from the fallout of the sector's financial woes.

"The supply chain in North America really serves all of the automakers and if the main company goes down, it will pull supply chains down with it. That will affect other automakers whose position might not be so precarious," Day said yesterday in a conference call from Nagoya, Japan.

"If – again, underlining the `if' – if there started to be failure, that would affect all auto companies," Day said. "It's important that the industry survives, because what hurts one could hurt the other."

Ottawa and Queen's Park have said interim loans of $3 billion for GM of Canada Ltd. and $1 billion for Chrysler Canada will be advanced to assist the companies with their restructuring plans.

Honda has survived the recession better than most but even it has been facing "worldwide challenges," Day said. "This is one of the most difficult times Honda has faced.... They're doing their best to stay efficient," he said.

"Companies like Honda are ... relatively well capitalized and can ride out a storm for a while."
Earlier this week, federal Industry Minister Tony Clement prepared Canadians for the possible bankruptcy of GM or Chrysler.

"There used to be a phrase in the auto sector, `too big to fail,'" Clement said. "I don't think that phrase exists anymore."

Source;
http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/616625

Chrysler threatens to pull out of Canada

Updated: Wed Mar. 11 2009 10:50:07 PM
ctvtoronto.ca

Chrysler LLC says it may no longer be able to operate in Canada unless Ottawa loans the company billions of dollars and workers agree to massive wage cuts.

Chrysler president and vice chairman Tom LaSorda told MPs Wednesday the company is seeking US$2.3 billion from the Canadian government -- roughly a quarter of what it's asking from the White House.

He also said Canada's tax agency must agree to not demand more cash or collateral in a tax fight with the company. The Canada Revenue Agency is withholding $300 million in tax rebated and has put a $500-million lien on Chrysler's Brampton plant.

"The current success and long-term viability of Chrysler's manufacturing operations in Canada is very much dependent on (those) three critical factors," he told a committee hearing.

"Chrysler LLC cannot afford to manufacture products in a jurisdiction that in uncompetitive relative to other automotive jurisdictions."

New Democrat MP Joe Coartin, a member of the parliamentary committee that heard LaSorda's comments, dismissed them as little more than posturing.

"The bottom line is that Chrysler does not function in the United States without Canada," he said.

Chrysler Canada and its parent company, Chrysler LLC, have had their sales hammered by the economic downturn. Its sales were down 27 per cent in February compared to last year and it has asked Ottawa for a $1 billion in emergency loans as it works on its restructuring plan.

LaSorda said his company's labour costs are $70 an hour in wages and benefits for both current workers and retirees. He says it needs to be cut by $20 to be competitive.

Just last week, Chrysler announced it would be cutting 1,200 jobs in Windsor, Ont., by eliminating the third shift at its minivan assembly plant.

The Windsor plant produces the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans and has about 4,450 hourly workers. It is the company's only supplier on minivans as two other minivan plants have been shut down in the U.S.

LaSorda said that the company could move the Windsor plant to either of the other sites they previously shut down.

The Dodge Grand Caravan was Canada's No. 3 best selling vehicle in February.

Analysts say Chrysler is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. On top of the most recent job cut announcements, it has slashed about 32,000 jobs to staunch the financial bleeding, and has cut production levels by 30 per cent.

With a report by CTV's Graham Richardson in Ottawa




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http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090311/chrysler_caw_090311/20090311?hub=Toronto