Chrysler 300C Survives for 2023 With a 485-HP Hemi V-8 and Yes That's a New Photo of It

Somehow, the Chrysler 300 is still around. This current-generation model, first introduced in 2005, has been given a new "C" trim for 2023 that includes familiar looks and a 485-hp Hemi V-8. Just 2200 examples will be built, and after that, production of the 300 will end for good.

Styling for the 2023 300C hasn't changed a bit since the 300's refresh in 2015. All of the body panels and lighting elements are the same save for the front end, which gets a unique mesh grille with an offset tri-color badge. There are also black chrome accents and 20-inch forged wheels wrapped in all-season tires. They shroud four-piston Brembo brakes with red-painted calipers. Only three exterior paint colors are available: Gloss Black, Velvet Red and Bright White.

Under the hood you'll find Stellantis's tried and true 6.4-liter naturally aspirated Hemi V-8 making 485 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. It gets power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential out back. Chrysler estimates a 0-60 time of 4.3 seconds and a quarter-mile of 12.4 seconds. Top speed is 160 mph.