The new Chrysler 300C...
The new Chrysler 300C V6 CRD is one of those cars. If you don"t get it, that"s fine by me and okay with the US company, too. Chrysler is the first to acknowledge its increasingly quirky cars are not for everyone. If you"re stubbornly resisting the joys of diesel motoring, if you don"t have a large garage to accommodate this beast and if you don"t like unapologetically big, bold cars with attitude, this vehicle is definitely not for you.
Emphasising the ST"s...
Emphasising the ST"s sporty style are the optional bold stripes, designed to evoke memories of the original GT40. With the Mondeo"s 150bhp 2.0-litre Duratec engine and a five-speed gearbox, the Fiesta covers 0-60mph in a mere 7.9 seconds and goes on to 129mph.
Its performance credentials are further enhanced by some aggressive design, such as a wider and deeper grille, side skirts and a rear spoiler. Inside, metal pedals, a leather steering wheel and two-tone front seats with unique logos complete the look. The price is expected to be around í‚á£13,000.
Meanwhile, the Zetec S will have two engine options - a 100bhp 1.6-litre and, for the first time, a performance diesel in the shape of a 90bhp 1.6 TDCi. While not offering anything like the ST"s pace, the petrol Zetec S covers 0-60mph in a respectable 9.9 seconds and has a 114mph top speed, with the diesel offering 11.2 seconds and 112mph. Expect to pay around í‚á£11,500 for either model.