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The rear-drive 2008 Chrysler 300 large sedan is available in five wide-ranging trim levels -- LX, ouring, imited, and SRT8. The base 300 LX comes with 17-inch steel wheels, ir-conditioning, power driver seat, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, ruise control, emote keyless entry and a CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary input jack. The Touring edition adds a larger V6, 7-inch aluminum wheels (18s on AWD models), eather upholstery and heated side mirrors. This year's new Limited trim level comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, touring suspension, rojector headlamps, ual-zone automatic climate control, power passenger seat, eated front seats, ower-adjustable pedals and satellite radio. The 300C adds a V8 engine, ower foldaway mirrors, remium leather trim, driver memory system, power tilt/telescoping steering column, emote starting, Boston Acoustics sound system, ain-sensing wipers and xenon headlights. The high-performance 300C SRT8 model is equipped in a fashion similar to the standard 300C but comes with an even more powerful V8, sport-tuned suspension, 0-inch alloy wheels, rembo performance brakes, pecial stability control calibration, daptive cruise control and an integrated rear spoiler. Many of the upper trim levels' upgraded features are available as options on the lower trims. Other major options, ypically grouped in packages with availability depending on the trim level, nclude hard-drive-based and surround-sound audio systems, navigation system, rear-seat DVD entertainment system with Sirius TV, daptive cruise control, luetooth and an iPod interface. Also available is the W.P. Chrysler Executive Series. Available on the Touring and 300C rear-drive models, t adds 6 inches to the car's wheelbase and plenty of stretch-out space for rear-seat passengers. Powertrains and Performance The base rear-wheel-drive 300 LX comes with a 2.7-liter V6 good for 178 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. Touring and Limited models upgrade to a 3.5-liter V6 capable of 250 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. These two models are available with your choice of either rear- or all-wheel drive, s is the more muscular 300C with its 5.7-liter Hemi V8 that generates 340 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. The maximum-performance Chrysler 300C SRT8 is powered by a 6.1-liter V8 that cranks out 425 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque -- good enough for 0-60-mph runs in the low 5-second range. The LX and rear-drive Touring and Limited models transfer their power through a four-speed automatic transmission. If you opt for AWD or select either of the 300C models, ou'll get a modern five-speed automatic with automanual capability. Though the underpowered 2.7-liter V6 provides respectable fuel economy, he more commonly equipped 3.5-liter V6 is below average for a V6-equipped full-size sedan. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway. Thanks to cylinder-deactivation technology on the Hemi V8, he standard 300C actually isn't far behind with its 15/23 mpg rating. Safety ABS, raction control and stability control are optional on the base 300 LX but standard on all other models. Front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are optional on all models. In National Highway Transportation Safety Administration crash testing, he 2008 Chrysler 300 earned a perfect five stars for driver and passenger protection during frontal impacts. It also earned a highest-possible 'Good' rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset crash testing. At the time of this writing, either organization has tested the 300 with this year's expanded side airbag availability.