The Final Chrysler 300C: Brampton Assembly and a Limited Send‑off
The last Chrysler 300C rolled off the line at a Brampton, Canada factory, a milestone celebrated by Stellantis. In marking the end of this generation, Chrysler released a limited edition 300C powered by a 6.4‑liter Hemi V8 that delivers 485 horsepower. Only about 2,200 units were produced, underscoring the model’s collector appeal. This high‑performance sedan can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in roughly 4.3 seconds and complete a quarter‑mile run in about 12.4 seconds. All units in the limited run were spoken for within a 12‑hour window, highlighting strong excitement among enthusiasts in North America.
The Chrysler 300 line has seen two major waves of production. The first generation, known in some markets as the 300C, debuted in 2005. The second and current generation has been in production since 2011, bringing updated styling and technology to American buyers and adjacent markets. The base price for a starting model typically sits around $36,000, reflecting Chrysler’s strategy to offer a full‑size sedan with a blend of comfort, performance, and rear‑wheel or all‑wheel drive options. After production of the 300C concluded, the remaining large sedan offering in the U.S. lineup shifted to other family models, such as minivans, including the Pacifica family vehicle, starting in the mid‑2010s with a base price near $38,000 for newer trims.
The final chapter for the 300C in North America is tied to a broader restructuring within the brand and its parent company, as Stellantis realigned model families to emphasize fuel efficiency, cross‑over utility, and modern electrification. For collectors and enthusiasts, the Brampton send‑off underscores the 300C’s place in Dodge and Chrysler history—a symbol of American and Canadian automotive culture during the early 21st century. While the vehicle itself was rooted in a traditional V8 performance ethos, buyers in both Canada and the United States viewed it as a bridge between classic large sedans and the move toward newer powertrains and technology platforms.
In conversations about color and market preferences, questions often arise about how different regions respond to certain styling choices. For example, many buyers in Russia and other markets have shown distinct preferences when it comes to choosing color palettes for performance cars and Chinese‑made vehicles. That topic illustrates how taste shifts across borders and how manufacturers tailor limited editions to regional tastes and distribution strategies. The Canadian and American markets, with their strong appetite for high‑performance sedans and limited edition models, remained a vital showcase for these designs and engineering choices. Consumers in these markets tend to seek a balance of raw power, everyday usability, and the prestige that comes with a rare, track‑ready package.