CAR has driven the new Chrysler 300C in CRD V6 diesel form to see if it’s a credible rival to German exec expresses like the Audi A6 and BMW 5-series.

The 300C CRD's top speed is 141 mph, but we stayed at legal speeds except for a few uphill autoroute stretches, where the big sedan easily rocketed to 120 mph before we backed off.

The Chrysler 300C has won more than its fair share of admirers since it exploded into view in 2005. It seems that those with a taste for the alternative have bought into the bad-boy American bruiser.

Chrysler 300C CRD Touring - The Verdict. It's got American quantities of chrome and shiny wood inside, but Limey drivers shouldn't let that put them off Chrysler's 300C, says David Wilkins.

Chrysler 300C CRD. By David Morley. April 26, 2008 — 10.00am. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. ... But just lately, fashion has smiled on the big Chrysler 300C.

Can Chrysler's 300C executive saloon justify its £40,000 asking price?

Find all of our 2006 Chrysler 300C Reviews, Videos, FAQs & News in one place. Learn how it drives and what features set the 2006 Chrysler 300C apart from its rivals. ... CRD: Sedan : 3.0L Diesel 5 SP ...

The Chrysler 300C looks tough, but is it strong enough, asks John Maslen The executive saloon market is a tough place to be at present with declining sales and some quality competition.

Chrysler 300C (2005 – 2010) handling and engines. Engines range from 3.0 V6 CRD to 6.1 SRT-8; Readers report Real MPG to be between 13–38 mpg; You get leather upholstery, 8-way heated electric memory ...

'This is what a Rolls-Royce should have felt like between 1970 and 2000' Borrowing the new Chrysler 300C 3·0 CRD for a week felt like going out with someone who doesn't seem to be your type and ...

2007 Chrysler 300C CRD. Robert Cumberford Writer Nov 09, 2006. See 1 Photo. Saint-Genis, France - It's always nice to get a gift from your rich German uncle.