The 2010 version of the 300 really stands out in a crowd, especially in SRT8 trappings with a racy, lower stance and huge wheels with bulging brake calipers peeking out. The high beltline, narrow greenhouse, minimal front overhang and pronounced wheel arches on the 300C SRT8 go a long way towards hinting at the model's performance potential. The 300's interior, on the other hand, isn't so grand�especially considering the near-$50,000 suggested price tag. But the SRT8 version makes up for it with fantastic front seats that are perfect for long hauls.The top of the line 300 SRT8 is also very well equipped, boasting heated seats, sunroof,
dual-zone climate control and auxiliary input/iPod integration worked into Chrysler's UConnect navigation/infotainment system. Equally important, this is a pragmatic, roomy sedan with lots of room for four in total comfort.Of course, you'll discover performance to be this car's real reason for being. All of the 300 SRT8's imperfections are forgotten the first time you lay into the throttle and go blasting down a straightaway. The 6.1-liter Hemi roars to life and thrusts you forward with 425 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque; the five-speed automatic holding each gear to its
peak when your right foot is pressed to the floor. The end result is 0-60 mph times in the low five-second range�and that's damn impressive for a car of this size. At the finish line, the big red Brembo brakes bring everything back under control.
Put simply, we're just glad an American vehicle such as the 300 SRT8 exists and will continue to be glad just as long as Chrysler offers it.