Beautiful Brute Redux: 2006 Chrysler 300C Heritage Edition to Debut in L.A.

Chrysler will introduce a 2006 Chrysler 300C Heritage Edition that pays homage to the "Beautiful Brute," the 1957 Chrysler 300C, at the upcoming Los Angeles auto show.

The automaker said the Heritage Edition would be priced at around $36,000 and go into production this spring at its Brampton, Ontario, assembly plant.


The Heritage Edition features the 5.7-liter multi-displacement Hemi engine, a five-speed AutoStick transmission, all-season tires, and 18-inch chrome-clad wheels. The exterior is outfitted with chromed body-side molding with tricolor 300C badges modeled after the ones on the 1957 model.

Inside, the Heritage Edition takes its cues from the automaker's high-performance SRT division, with an SRT trunk lid spoiler and SRT front seats. The new 300C model also has a two-tone cabin, an upgraded Boston Acoustics sound system, and a new smoke translucent finish on the steering wheel and door handles.

This is also the first Chrysler model to feature SmartBeam headlamps that automatically adjust high-beam brightness and intensity.
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